Tag Archives: japanese food

Sushi on the High Seas

If you love Japanese food (or are an avid fan of the Food Network or Martha Stewart’s talk show) then you know all about celebrity chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa. And you likely know how tough (try next to impossible) it is to secure reservations at his dozen or so eateries the world over (including floating restaurants aboard luxury cruise ships), which is why this next bit of news should come as welcome news… Nobu is expanding his empire on the high seas. Okay, so it requires booking a 15-day trip on the posh ship, the Crystal Symphony, but die-hard foodies … Continue reading →

Oyako Donburi: an Easy Japanese Family Dinner

One of my family’s favorite dishes is Oyako Donburi, a chicken and egg dish served over rice. I learned this recipe from a Japanese graduate student who had been in the U.S. only a few months. My son and daughter, who are a quarter Japanese, and love all food from Japan, even the exotic things that most would consider an acquired taste (bring on the squid!), choose this over almost anything else. But best of all, my husband and step kids, who are definitely not fans of the exotic, love Oyako Donburi as well. This is a dish that would … Continue reading →