Fusion Style Avocado Sashimi
An absolutely delicious and ridiculously moreish dish that feels both futuristic with its zing but deeply comforting with its soft guac-based flavours. Continue reading Fusion Style Avocado Sashimi
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Addictive Cabbage (Japanese Drinking Salad)
An easy and delicious dish to accompany your drinks Continue reading Addictive Cabbage (Japanese Drinking Salad)
SUSHISAMBA Dubai
A beautiful martini with an even more beautiful view of the Emirati coastline. Continue reading SUSHISAMBA Dubai
A Roku Martini
This is a soft, subtle, interesting and mild Osaka-produced gin from Suntory that makes a very delicate and pleasant martini. Appearance The branding is understated but beautiful – as would be expected from a reputable Japanese producer. The hexagonal bottle is instantly recognisable, with the six sides each representing the six main Japanese botanicals of the drink (which join the eight additional and more traditional … Continue reading A Roku Martini
Oshibori towels for a first class martini experience
Japanese hot or cold towels to cleanse your hands and your soul before drinking the elixir of quietude Continue reading Oshibori towels for a first class martini experience
Steam-fried Edamame
I normally keep my edamame simple. I like them boiled and salted as a healthy accompaniment to drinks. However, this charming book by Wataru Yokota has provided a reliable, easy and exceptionally tasty recipe which I’ve also served with martinis. The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook has a range of simple recipes with beautiful photography for making very tasty drinking food. Izakaya are Japanese drinking dens … Continue reading Steam-fried Edamame
Scottish Onigiri
Japanese onigiri using Scottish smoked salmon Continue reading Scottish Onigiri
Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis
Onigiri are like a Japanese equivalent of a sandwich, consisting of rice, mixed with certain ingredients and then shaped, often into triangles. They can last up to three days (although this can depend on the ingredients and amount of salt and they are usually best eaten within 24 hours). They are often used in packed lunches or eaten at picnics. They are satisfying, tasty and … Continue reading Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis
French meets Japan supper club at Mirey’s Restaurant
My friends Gerry and Ko have set up a popup restaurant in south London, showcasing their creative talent and delicious food. The event took place in the London Cooking Project, a community-run culinary initiative in Battersea aimed at fostering budding catering talent in the area. We signed up and were provided with this tantalising menu. During a fairly manic pre-Christmas week it was lovely to … Continue reading French meets Japan supper club at Mirey’s Restaurant
Even more Izakaya food
If you’re wondering about what snacks to serve with a martini, you will find endless inspiration in the world of Izakaya. Izakaya can be roughly described as relaxed and usually low-cost Japanese gastro-pubs. I have written about them quite a bit before, mainly because of their warm atmosphere and inspiring array of tasty menu items that go very well with a martini. Quite a lot … Continue reading Even more Izakaya food
The Martini Socialist 