izakaya
Izakaya Rules: How to Drink and Eat Like a Regular in Japan
The izakaya is Japan's answer to the pub, the tapas bar, and the therapy session. Here are the rules nobody posts on the wall.
An in-depth culinary resource on the cuisines of East Asia—not for tourists, but for those who want to understand why food is the way it is. Each article explores the cultural, historical, or regional context behind a dish. The site covers street food, regional cuisines, food markets, restaurant culture, and culinary traditions.