James Lau
If you asked James Lau what his favourite Japanese food is, he would probably say ramen. If he had to go further, he'd say that he enjoys seafood-flavor ramen. If you pressed him for more information, he'd tell you that he prefers rich broths with thick noodles. Aside from eating ramen, his other hobbies include film and digital photography, playing crane games, and, more recently, collecting Pokémon cards.
Articles by James Lau
Japanese Daifuku Mochi: History, Types & Fillings
Daifuku (stuffed rice cake) is one of Japan’s most popular traditional snacks and comes in a variety of colors and flavors.
Soba Dish Chronicles Part 2: Cold Soba Dishes
In the first part of our Soba Dish Chronicles, we looked at the different types of soba dishes. In this article, we’re going to explore Japanese cold soba dishes and see what makes the difference.
Soba Chronicles (Part One): Types of Soba Dishes
A traditional noodle dish from the Edo period (1603-1867), soba has quietly maintained its popularity throughout Japan’s long culinary history.
Sushi Restaurants: Four Different Types You Should Check Out
There are a lot of different places where you can eat sushi but not all of them will give you the same experience.
The Etiquette of How To Eat Sushi
Sushi: perhaps the most famous offering that Japan has given to the international culinary scene. But how do you eat it?
Japanese Plum Wine: A Historically Delicious Beverage
When talking about traditional Japanese alcohol, many people think of Japanese sake (rice wine). However, another popular drink that many people fall in love with is the popular Japanese plum wine.
