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The Michelin Guide handed out new stars to 68 restaurants in France on Monday at a ceremony that celebrated emerging young talents and proposed food as a tonic for the world's worries. Two restaurants joined the highest and most coveted three-star category in Michelin's 2025 France guide, namely Christopher Coutanceau…
Tokoyo no Naganakidori, a new yakitori restaurant that recently opened in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama district, takes the popular grilled chicken dish to a whole new level. Tokoyo no Naganakidori serves an exquisite yakitori course featuring the Kuro Satsuma chicken, a breed descended from Satsuma Jidori, one of Japan’s three great native…
Chefs across France are waiting for one of the most exciting and dreaded moments of the year: publication of the new annual guide from Michelin with its highly coveted stars. The famous red bible for gastronomes still makes and breaks cooking careers, despite increasing competition from rival food lists and…
At Starbucks Japan, it’s not really a question of whether or not they’re serving up a special Frappuccino, but what kind. While each special flavor only sticks around for a limited time, there’s a pretty seamless changeover from one to the next, so there’s always something tempting fans of the blended ice…
It’s only a few weeks away from the opening of the 2025 World Expo in the Kansai region of Japan, and in the spirit of that, we’re seeing a bit of an uptick in Osaka-centric goings on. A variety of themed flights are coming into its airports and even the life-sized Gundam has stopped…
When Maryam Jillani was growing up in Islamabad, the last day of Ramadan was about more than breaking a month-long fast with extended family. A joyous occasion, the Eid al-Fitr holiday also was marked with visits to the market to get new bangles, wearing her best new clothes and getting…
On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed to be the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve as a new spot to draw visitors. Those traveling by ferry to Himeshima, an Oita Prefecture island with…
As the nation’s top-selling doughnut chain, Mister Donut knows how to keep its fans happy, and one thing customers keep coming back for is matcha doughnuts by esteemed green tea specialists Gion Tsujiri. Gion Tsujiri sources its matcha from Uji, where the company was founded over 150 years ago and which is now the country’s…
Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood is the most traditional part of the city, so if you’re spending a day there odds are you want to eat some traditional Japanese food, like sukiyaki or tempura. But what if you want to further immerse yourself in the classical culture of Japan, partaking of Japanese cuisine and…
Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes. "It won't taste like chickpeas!" she told AFP as she poured aquafaba -- the watery byproduct of the…
Godiva has built a reputation as a premium chocolatier, the sort of place where you can expect to pay a little more to satisfy your sweet tooth than you would at, say, a convenience store, but where you also get a corresponding bump in elegance and quality. And yet, right now…
In Japan, there are a number of parks, gardens, and streets that are famous for their cherry blossom trees, drawing visitors to them every spring when the flowers come into bloom. There’s another aspect to the sakura seasonal cycle, though, as certain cafes and sweets shops deliver amazing cherry blossom desserts…
Quintonil is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Clients book tables months in advance to celebrate special occasions. The World’s 50 Best list ranked it as the most acclaimed venue in the country in 2024 — and No. 7 worldwide. But once in a while something unexpected happens: food brings guests…
Since the dawn of fast food in Japan, a large rift between the population has constantly threatened to tear the country apart. I'm talking, of course, about how people in the eastern Kanto region call McDonald’s Makku whereas people in the western Kansai area give it the nickname Makudo. Personally, as a Kansai…
Back in 2006, a new concept in the culinary world literally rose up in Belgium, giving diners the chance to eat at a “flying” dinner table floating 50 meters above the ground. Called “Dinner in the Sky," the experience soon spread around the world, with locations popping up in over…
An ancient type of sushi called funazushi, considered by many to be the original form of the raw fish dish, is seeing a renaissance aimed at making it more palatable to younger generations and food lovers visiting Japan from abroad. To ensure the survival of traditional narezushi, a salt-cured fish…
Corned beef, which makes an appearance on many St Patrick’s Day tables, isn't the only food to which “corning,” or salt-curing, can be applied. Corning originally was named for the corn kernel-size pellets of salt used to preserve meat in times before refrigeration, but the method today is used to…
In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the nation’s new health secretary, has cited “highly chemically processed foods” as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such…
The key to McDonald’s Japan’s success has been the skillful way its menu both stays true to the chain’s American roots but also takes into considerations local tastes. For example, should you walk into a McDonald’s in Japan this month craving something sweet, the staff will be happy to serve you up…
When I first arrived from New Zealand, I remember feeling extremely lost and disappointed by the lack of organic food and products in Japan. In comparison to back home, where most grocery stores are green and economical, I suddenly found myself surrounded by excess plastic, more plastic, giant chemical fruit,…
One of the nice things about living in Japan is that there are a handful of snack foods that seem to do everything in their power to keep prices low. Garigari-kun ice candies and Black Thunder chocolates are two famous examples, but arguably the most cost-effective snack to date remains Umaibo. Umaibo are sticks made…
The food selection at Japanese convenience stores is already pretty amazing, with all sorts of snacks and meals that make them viable to-go meal options that often rival the selection and quality available at fast food and casual restaurants. Walk into a branch of 7-Eleven, for example, and the tempting offerings…
I have never really understood how James Bond is able to be a secret agent. For a role that is supposed to be discreet, every action he seems to take is counter-intuitive to that very notion. Yet for generations, Bond and other movie spies have fueled children’s fantasies of going…
As we head into spring, Starbucks is capturing the joy of blue skies, blossoms, and sunnier days with a brand new limited-edition Frappuccino. Called the Haruzora Milk Coffee Frappuccino, which translates as “Spring Sky Milk Coffee Frappuccino“, this beautifully named beverage is incredibly special as it’s one of the most innovative the chain has ever…
Global food commodity prices rose in February, driven by higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of globally traded food commodities, averaged 127.1 points last…
Zuppa forte, also known as zuppa di soffritto, is an old-school Neapolitan dish made by slow-cooking meats with garlic and other aromatics, along with tomatoes and preserved chilies, until reduced and concentrated. The rich, spicy paste-like mixture can be spread on crusty bread, though it’s more commonly diluted and used…
Every other day social media is buzzing with people raving about the latest food hack that promises to blow your mind and change your life forever. Little did we know, when we tried out the latest trend for ourselves, that’s exactly what would happen to one of our reporters. JagaRico is a popular…
"One and one please love," a regular said, leaning on the counter at a pie and mash shop in London's East End. In seconds, one piping-hot beef pie appeared with a single scoop of mashed potatoes at G Kelly's shop, topped off with parsley sauce known as liquor. Londoners have…
For the past couple of years, Mister Donut has been heralding the start of cherry blossom season in Japan with a special range of doughnuts called Sakura Mochitto. Notable for their mochitto (“chewy”) texture, these are some of the most beautiful doughnuts you’ll find in Japan, and this year they’ve dialed up the chewiness…
During peak seasons, making dining reservations is borderline essential. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to book Japan’s sought-after restaurants for a vacation or night out. To make sure you’re finding eateries that best fit your budget, dining style and travel needs, compare the pros and cons of these…
Protein. It's what's for dinner. But many consumers are realizing they don't need a steak on the table for protein. Instead, they're turning their tastes toward plant-based sources. Dr Andrea Glenn, an assistant professor of nutrition at New York University in New York City, said it's as easy to get…
Ever wondered how the Japanese think differently about their diet? Recently, I had the opportunity to ask a large group of foreign women living in Tokyo if they usually research health information in English (or their native language), Japanese or both. It was almost unanimous that they researched health tips in…
When traveling with children, food is always a stress factor. What can my kids eat? Will my kids be willing to try new things? Will I have to eat at McDonald’s every day? I am a firm believer in traveling to eat and during one of our recent visits back…
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new flavor of Pepsi hit the market in Japan, but that’s all set to change in one region of the country this spring with the release of Pepsi Zero Peach. The new drink has been crafted by Suntory as part of its mission to “unleash…
Back in 2001, a cafe chain called Nana’s Green Tea opened in Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka, a neighborhood famous for delicious desserts. Now, over 20 years later, the chain has become so popular it has 68 branches in Japan and 14 in six countries overseas, with customers returning time and time again for the sweet…
All Nippon Airways Co will offer the U.S.-brewed version of the popular Japanese sake Dassai to passengers on some international flights, the Japanese airline has said. Dassai Blue, produced in New York by Asahi Shuzo Co, will be available to passengers on business class between March and May as well…
On February 22, roughly a week after the date when humans show their affection for each other on Valentine’s Day, humans get to show their affection for felines, on Cat Day. So-called due to the way “two” (“ni” in Japanese) sounds like nyan (“meow”), this is a day to celebrate the…
Japan is, in many ways, a piscivore’s paradise. As a compact island nation, when you’re in Japan you’re never very far away from the sea, and in addition to the country’s representative cuisine of sushi, Japanese culinary traditions include an abundance of grilled and simmered fish dishes. And yet, these…
In her new cookbook, “Kapusta: Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe,” Alissa Timoshkina calls cabbage rolls “a culinary genre in their own right.” There are variations across the region, all involving cabbage leaves stuffed with a filling and poached in a sauce. “This seemingly simple dish holds the key to a…
As we prepare for this year’s blossoming of the sakura trees, forecast to begin around March 21 in Tokyo, Starbucks is releasing its second cherry blossom Frappuccino of the season: the Matcha and Sakura Warabi Mochi Frappuccino. This stunning pink-and-green beverage is a trifecta of traditional Japanese flavors, with matcha powder added to the milky body of…