With the couples on either side of him as hot as the flames on his grill, our solo-dining yakiniku fan finds a mental escape. Dining at a yakiniku restaurant in Japan quickly becomes a series of choices to make. Yakiniku menus consist primarily of a wide variety of different types and cuts of meat that […]
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This ramen behemoth only appears two days a week, but for serious carnivores, it’s worth waiting for. Even with the continual upward creep of restaurant prices in Japan, 1,800 yen (US$11.60) feels like a lot for ramen, considering that it wasn’t all that long ago that basic bowls of the stuff could be found for […]
In the supermarket or at the taco truck, whether it's government subsidies for agriculture or the working conditions of food workers, food and politics are never far apart. Under the second Trump administration, the government has used food stamps as a political football, showing a willingness to expose poorer Americans to malnutrition to score political points. ICE agents have kidnapped street…
Ilima in Vancouver, Canada, reports not everyone understands when she tells them she’s vegetarian. Some people assume, for example, that she doesn’t eat red meat but may enjoy chicken. Part of the issue may involve what linguists call prototype theory. If you’re asked to think of a bird, the image that pops into your head […]
Researchers have developed new methods to test food for bacterial contamination that are faster and do not require expert training.
The work is being done at the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and is led by Yangchao Luo and Zhenlei Xiao. The research was published
The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest. With Tokyo Station being part of both the Tokaido and Tohoku Shinkansen lines, it’s the starting point for many journeys across Japan. But even before you step aboard the bullet train, your taste […]
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Classic beef & lamb with yellow rice recipe featuring homemade white sauce.
Classic beef & lamb with yellow rice recipe featuring homemade white sauce.
Classic beef & lamb with yellow rice recipe featuring homemade white sauce.
Classic beef & lamb with yellow rice recipe featuring homemade white sauce.
Rich, aromatic Thai soup with mushrooms & tofu paired with char-grilled pork loin in soy-lime marinade—a flavorful Asian-inspired meal for.
Rich, aromatic Thai soup with mushrooms & tofu paired with char-grilled pork loin in soy-lime marinade—a flavorful Asian-inspired meal for.
Rich, aromatic Thai soup with mushrooms & tofu paired with char-grilled pork loin in soy-lime marinade—a flavorful Asian-inspired meal for.
Rich, aromatic Thai soup with mushrooms & tofu paired with char-grilled pork loin in soy-lime marinade—a flavorful Asian-inspired meal for.
Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. Both share core seasonings, beans, and grilled corn garnish.
Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. Both share core seasonings, beans, and grilled corn garnish.
Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. Both share core seasonings, beans, and grilled corn garnish.
Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. Both share core seasonings, beans, and grilled corn garnish.
Hearty goulash with roasted vegetables in paprika broth, available in both vegetarian and meat versions with rotisserie chuck roast.
Hearty goulash with roasted vegetables in paprika broth, available in both vegetarian and meat versions with rotisserie chuck roast.
Hearty goulash with roasted vegetables in paprika broth, available in both vegetarian and meat versions with rotisserie chuck roast.
Hearty goulash with roasted vegetables in paprika broth, available in both vegetarian and meat versions with rotisserie chuck roast.