Tag Archives: Food

Channelling Maisen. Pork Tonkatsu At Home

Posted on January 16, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tonkatsu. Panko crumbed and fried pork cutlet. Served with shredded cabbage and special sauce. Crisp, crunchy and delicious. For a truly decadent tonkatsu experience in Tokyo we like to visit Maisen in Omotesando. Just around the corner from Shibuya. Famous … Continue reading →

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Chanko-Nabe at Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium. The Food of Sumo Champions.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

January in Tokyo. My boys like to catch some of the action at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tokyo’s National Sumo Stadium. The flags are out. That means the Grand Sumo Tournament is in full swing. Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. It’s … Continue reading →

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Tokyo. A Fruitful Search for Yuzu. Japanese Citron. Tart. Bitter. Absolutely Delicious.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I  adore yuzu. A Japanese citrus fruit. Tart and bitter, citrus-like, tangy and fresh. All at the same time. It looks like a bumpy skinned lemon but tastes like a tantalising, almost indescribable hybrid of grapefruit, mandarin and lime.  Wonderfully unique and incredibly … Continue reading →

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King Crab Kane Ramen. Hanazono 308.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It was a cold blustery day today. Lots of fresh powder snow. I’m beginning to think it’s never going to stop snowing these holidays. Last year the locals told us it was the best season the resort has had in … Continue reading →

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French Galettes and Crepes. The Niseko Supply Company at Odin.

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Today we decided to take a break. From skiing and Japanese food. Since our visit last year our favourite bakery has relocated from the Hirafu intersection. In its place there is a French style creperie and bakery. Operated by the … Continue reading →

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An Alpine Dinner. Swiss Fondue. Niseko Style.

Posted on January 5, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Each year we catch up with our dear friends Motoko and Ernesto and their boys for our traditional Swiss Fondue night.  Prepared by Ernesto.  It’s truly delicious and something we very much look forward to. On their wall is a … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Niseko. By Anthony Bourdain.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

After two days of snowstorms and limited visibility we had a glorious blue sky day today. Perfect for powder skiing. So we hit the slopes early and skied all over the resort from Hanazono to Annapuri. I have some wonderful … Continue reading →

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Dinner at A-Bu-Cha. Sukiyaki. Traditional Japanese Beef Hot Pot.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My how quickly the weather can change. Yesterday it was unseasonably warm and raining. Today temperatures dropped to -10 C and a snow storm set in. As luck would have it the Hooded Triple Chair opened just as we reached mid station … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Hokkaido. Including Three Favourite Regional Specialities. From the Delicious to the Bizarre.

Posted on January 1, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome a New Year I thought it would be fun to have what I can only describe as a trivial look at Hokkaido. Probably not what you would find in a guide-book. Just … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Japanese Convenience Food. Gyoza.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We love gyoza. Plump little Japanese dumplings filled with meat and vegetables. Their bottoms fried to a golden hue and tops softly steamed to silky perfection. They are available everywhere in Niseko. On and off piste. Always on the menu … Continue reading →

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