Mandaracha In Kyoto: A Frenchman’s Quest For Japanese Tea
Our guest is Alexander Nicolau who is the founder of Mandaracha https://www.mandaracha.com/ in Kyoto, which opened in 2019. Originally from France, Alex fell in love with Japanese tea while he was wo...
26 Feb 20251h 18min
The Joy Of Making Soy Sauce With A Winery Partner in Bordeaux
And my guest today is Toshio Shinko who is the fifth-generation owner of Marushin Honke in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The company was founded in 1881 and since then, it has produced high-quality tra...
19 Feb 202534min
The First Japanese Culinary School Opened In London
Our guest today is Yoshihiko Shida who is the chief Instructor of Tokyo College of Sushi & Washoku London www.sushicollege.uk, which opened in September 2024. The opening is exciting since the school...
29 Jan 202531min
What Is Ikigai? Restaurant Ikigai Exemplifies The Idea
Our guest is Rafal Maslankiewicz who is the chef at Ikigai www.ikigai.nyc in New York, which opened in July 2024. Ikigai is a very unique concept. First of all, it is a not-for-profit organization, ...
22 Jan 202529min
Shojin Ryori: Healthy, Sustainable Japanese Plant-based Diet
Our guest is Kakuho Aoe https://www.instagram.com/kakuhoaoe_nakamichi0316/ who is the chief Buddhist priest of the Ryokusenji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo.Kakuho Aoe joins me to discuss why food is import...
15 Jan 202543min
Japanese Rice: A Culinary Delight And A Symbol Of Spirituality
Our guest is Jun Mattison who is the assistant manager at The Rice Factory New York https://trf-ny.com/. The Rice Factory New York is an importer, wholesaler and retailer of premium rice. The compan...
8 Jan 202543min
Sushi by Scratch: America’s Own Omakase Sushi
Our guest is Phillip Frankland Lee who is the chef/owner of Sushi by Scratch. Sushi by Scratch Restaurants began in Los Angeles and New York marks its tenth location, which opened in September 2024. ...
11 Dec 202455min
