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  1. Pairing Japanese whisky with sushi and sashimi like a proA quiet revolution is happening in lounges from Sydney to Perth, where discerning drinkers are reaching past the usual sake pairing and ordering a dram of…
  2. Sushi for a light lunch: hosomaki and nigiri made simpleIn busy offices across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, workers increasingly swap heavy sandwich lunches for lighter options that leave them energised rather…
  3. Shumai in Japanese Cuisine: A Guide to Steamed DumplingsShumai, those delicate parcels of seasoned pork and prawn wrapped in thin wonton skins, are a familiar sight on plates across Japanese restaurants from Tokyo…
  4. Why our hibachi plates come with fried rice or noodlesAt Sushi Ya Garden City in New York, we plate every hibachi entrée with either a generous mound of fried rice or a tangle of yakisoba noodles. It is a small…
  5. Crafting Bright, Balanced Ponzu Sauce in Your Own KitchenA glistening bowl of golden ponzu sauce carries the unmistakable character of Japanese cooking: sharp citrus brightness wrapped around a deep, savoury…
  6. Our Favourite Dessert: Mochi Ice Cream And Green Tea TreatsDessert at a Japanese restaurant can be a gentle change of pace after sushi, sashimi, tempura or hibachi. Instead of finishing with a heavy slice of cake, many…
  7. The history of the caterpillar roll: avocado and eel originsFew sushi creations have travelled as far from their origin point as the caterpillar roll. Once a humble experiment by a North American chef working with…
  8. How to Reheat Sushi Without Ruining Its FreshnessMany Australians grab sushi for a quick lunch in Sydney's CBD or as an easy dinner option in Melbourne's inner suburbs. The convenience is hard to beat, but…
  9. Understanding umami: the fifth taste of Japanese cuisineMost diners across Sydney and Melbourne can name salty, sweet, sour, and bitter with confidence, yet the savoury depth that turns a bowl of miso soup into pure…
  10. Why Wooden Pressing Gives Sushi Rice Its Signature TextureAt Sushi Ya - Garden City, rice is treated as the foundation of every well-made sushi dish. The fish, vegetables, sauces and toppings all matter, yet the rice…