Tag Archives: Hokkaido

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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Don’t Leave Niseko Without… A Visit To The Onsen.

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Our sojourn in Niseko is drawing to a close. Today we depart Hokkaido for a flying visit to Tokyo. Monday morning we will be back in hot, sweltering Sydney. Talk about extremities in weather conditions. Moving from close to minus 20 C … Continue reading →

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Snow and Seafood. Sushi and Tempura at Shokusai Hirafu.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

If you are in Japan you have to try sushi. Beautifully prepared and plated as only the Japanese can do. One of my favourite sushi haunts in Niseko is Shokusai Hirafu. Located in the Alpen Hotel in the upper village. … 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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Kampai! Sake and Shochu. Izakaya Raku 楽 .

Posted on January 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A stone’s throw from our accommodation is a very cosy izakaya. Raku . In Japanese its kanji symbol 楽 means easy, comfortable and cosy. It’s also the kanji that you see in the word tanoshii 楽しい which means fun and ongaku … Continue reading →

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Boyoso. An Authentic Japanese Lunch. On Piste. Soba Noodles With Broth and a Tempura Prawn.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Boyoso. A log cabin tucked away halfway up the hill under the Grand Hirafu Gondola. By day its one of Niseko’s few, family operated on hill restaurants and by night its the resort’s only on hill accommodation. Quaint and very cosy. … Continue reading →

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Ringing the Happy Bell. My 100th Post.

Posted on January 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

In honour of my hundredth post I have decided that I am going to ring a happy bell. There are three of these dotted over Niseko resort. It is said that ringing these bells will bring you luck. I certainly … 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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One Way to Work Off Those Christmas – New Year Overindulgences. Climb the Peak. Mount Annupuri, Niseko.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A blue bird day in Niseko. Begins with a gentle ride up the first slope. Pretty isn’t it? Then we catch another two lifts. The Ace Quad Chair and the Hooded Triple to the top of the very picturesque Rinkan run. On a … Continue reading →

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