The History of the Gyoza

Just about everything you eat has a story to tell. Everything originated from somewhere, was inspired by something, or in some cases – was created accidentally. Japanese food usually has a story that dates back for centuries, sometimes older than the history of Japan...
What the heck is Tamago?

What the heck is Tamago?

Tamago is something that probably doesn’t sound super familiar to you, unless you’re a foodie. “Non-foodies” might be thinking of Tamagotchi. Remember those handheld digital pet devices that all the kids were obsessed with in the 90’s?...

Characteristics of Tonkotsu Broth

Tonkotsu means “pork bone” in Japanese, and is a Japanese regional style of broth. It is popular in Kyushu, which is in the Southern part of Japan. The pork bone is simmered or boiled for hours which helps break down the collagen, bone marrow and fat. By...