Lost Plate, a partner of Cookly, has spent years providing delicious and delightful food tours in China, Cambodia, and Portland, Oregon. I had the chance to take their hutong food tour in Beijing in 2019. It was a great experience, eating some of the best…
When temperatures drop across Japan, people begin looking for ways to keep warm. For mealtime, the best way is to gather friends and family around for nabemono, the Japanese hot pot. Also simply called nabe, this one-pot dish has numerous variations across the different regions…
Sakura season in Japan brings about a flurry of excitement each year, as the cherry blossom trees flower for just one week during spring time, starting from March in the south of the country before this mesmerizing phenomenon sweeps north across the nation towards Sapporo,…
Go to any Japanese restaurant and you’ll find tofu on every menu. But what is tofu and why is it so popular in Japan? Let’s explore! Tofu is made from curdling soy milk, a drink made from soybeans. The curdling process is similar to that…
You’re probably wondering how the Japanese could eat rice for every single meal and how it is possible to not get tired of the same staple ingredient. Fear not, because there are actually many ways in which rice is used in different Japanese meals, which…
Osaka: A city to go hunting for bento boxes What is the craze about bento boxes and how did they get so popular? Let’s explore the history and find out together! A Bento box, at its core, is simply a Japanese to-go box containing an…
Hanoi: The City “Between Rivers” Known for their centuries-old architecture and deeply influenced through its multicultural way of life, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is where we begin our next food journey. “Ha Noi” in Vietnamese means ‘river’ ‘inner’, as the city is located between the…
Sometimes you need to leave your home to learn how to truly appreciate the culinary traditions you grew up on. This was certainly true for Tony, the chef and teacher at Thai Cooking Class Phuket. After growing up in Ubon Ratchatani, in the northeastern Thai…
Beijing: A Metropolis of History and Architecture Beijing is China’s massive capital with a history stretching back 3 millennia. This city is packed with sites to see and history to discover. Home to the infamous Great Wall, Beijing is host to multiple historic sites. However,…
Flavorful Chinese Food in China’s Capital After a long day of taking in the sights and sounds of Beijing, you’re bound to be hungry for authentic Chinese food. From Beijing roast duck, to dumplings, to Yunnan, Lu, and Northern cuisines and more, there’s so much to…
