teppanyaki
Teppanyaki: The Theater of the Hot Plate
The chef flips a shrimp into his hat pocket, builds an onion volcano, and sears wagyu on a 250°C iron plate. Teppanyaki is theater. The food is the encore.
Asia Food Chronicles
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.
Chinese food
Chinese Banquet Customs: The Table Is a Stage
A Chinese banquet is a 12-course social performance where the food is magnificent and the etiquette is everything you didn't know you needed to know.
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.
Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ Ordering: A Tactical Guide for the Uninitiated
Korean BBQ has an unspoken playbook that regulars follow instinctively. Here's the tactical breakdown for everyone else.
dim sum
Dim Sum Etiquette: What Nobody Tells First-Timers
Dim sum has unwritten rules that regulars take for granted and nobody bothers explaining to newcomers. Consider this your briefing.