Tag Archives: Hokkaido

A Taste of the Sea. Ezo Seafood and Oyster Bar. Hirafu, Niseko.

Posted on January 3, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last night we visited Ezo Seafood and Oyster Bar. Run by our friend James and his wife Keiko it offers a wonderfully authentic dining experience of all things seafood. James is passionate about his produce and sources it directly from … 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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Ohayo Gozaimasu. The Paddington Foodie in Japan.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Ohayo Gozaimasu. That’s Good Morning in Japanese. It’s 6:30 in the morning and we have just landed at Narita Airport in Tokyo. In transit. Waiting for our connecting flight to Sapporo in Hokkaido.  The northern most island of Japan. Then … Continue reading →

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