Category: Knowledge

  • KOJU NO RYORI SAIJIKI Koju’s seasonal dishes

    KOJU NO RYORI SAIJIKI Koju’s seasonal dishes

    Technically speaking “Saijiki” is the word used for an almanac of seasonal words for writing Haiku Poems. In this case it is used to mean that it is a collection of dishes that signify certain seasons. One of the main aspects of Japanese Cuisine in general and Kaiseki in particular…

  • KOJU NO MORITSUKE About plating

    KOJU NO MORITSUKE About plating

    This book is a pretty epic guide on the plating philiosophy of the head chef of “Ginza Koju” a 2 Michelin Star Restaurant in Tokyo.There are lots of easy to understand pictures of dishes and different plates, just know that the recipes are minimal at best. If you know how…