BlogHide Resteemshatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #6 | Sushi Tetsu (Clerkenwell, London) | No starSushi Tetsu is a seven-seater sushi bar located in Clerkenwell and headed by Toru Takahashi, who previously worked at Nobu for seven years. Sushi Tetsu is one of the only two traditional Japanese…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #5 | Sake no Hana (Green Park, London) | No starSake no Hana (lit. Flower of Sake) is a high-end restaurant situated in Green Park, central London. Opened in 2007 by Alan Yau (restauranteur behind Hakkasan Group), the restaurant labels itself to…hatuyuki (53)in japan • 7 years agoDifference between various Japanese language examsI was recently asked about different Japanese exams by a friend and I think it might be a nice opportunity to summarise and share these information with everyone. 日本語能力試験 - Japanese-Language…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #7 | Cabernet Sauvignon and MerlotMost of the material is adapted from the WSET textbook “Wines and Spirits: Looking behind the label” and conversations I had in class. I’m not intending to make this a self-containing reference…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #6 | Pinot NoirMost of the material is adapted from the WSET textbook “Wines and Spirits: Looking behind the label” and conversations I had in class. I’m not intending to make this a self-containing reference…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #5 | ChardonnayMost of the material is adapted from the WSET textbook “Wines and Spirits: Looking behind the label” and conversations I had in class. I’m not intending to make this a self-containing reference…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #4 | Basic knowledge about spiritsAs with the rest of the series, most of the material is adapted from the WSET textbook “Wines and Spirits: Looking behind the label” and conversations I had in class. However, this lesson in…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #4 | Torishige (Tokyo, Japan) | ex-BibTorishige is a top-end Japanese grilled skewers restaurant, which gained a Bib gourmand in 2015 and 2016. It is situated a few steps away from Shinjuku station and is always popular. Booking is not…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #3 | Pairing Food with WineToday we’ll be looking at the basics of how food and wine interact with each other. As with the rest of the series, most of the material is adapted from the WSET textbook “Wines and Spirits: Looking…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #2 | Tasting and Evaluating WineHello everyone! For a few weeks this supposedly-all-about-cooking series will be mostly about wine tasting as I have decided to take on a new challenge – I’ll be taking the WSET Level 2 Award in…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #3 | Machiya (Soho, London) | Cheap eatsMachiya is one of my favourite spots for a quick dinner in central London – I love it so much that I’ve made at least 25 visits since its opening in early last year. The name means townhouse in…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #2 | The Clove Club (Shoreditch, London) | *Opened in 2013, the restaurant is run by the Daniel Willis, Johnny Smith and Isaac McHale trio who used to run a supper club in London. The restaurant has quickly earned its first star the next year…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoThe Cooking Sketchbook #1 | Slow cooked lamb shoulder and roast potatoesSous vide is a cooking method that has become popular very recently which I have also started experimenting. In essence, it is just a long water bath for your protein (or any food) to be cooked at…hatuyuki (53)in food • 7 years agoReaching for the Stars #1 | A Wong (Pimlico, London) | *The restaurant was recently awarded one Michelin star and situates 5 minutes away from Victoria station. It seats roughly 40 people. While booking is not compulsory, it is certainly a good idea to…hatuyuki (53)in music • 7 years agoWhy Japanese music sounds so different from Western - (2) ChordsHello and welcome back! In this series, we will explore various aspects that make Japanese music unique. Each post will cover a specific aspect. It is designed to be easily digestible and each…hatuyuki (53)in introduceyourself • 7 years agoAn introduceyourself from @hatuyukiHi everyone, I'm hatuyuki! After writing my first steemit article, Why Japanese music sounds so different from Western - (1) Musical Form, I thought that it might be a good idea for me to write a…hatuyuki (53)in music • 7 years agoWhy Japanese music sounds so different from Western - (1) Musical FormDespite the size of its music industry, Japanese music feels like the forgotten kid on the block. It has always been a niche topic in the Western society that not many people truly talks about.…