Ginger Pork – Pork Shogayaki (豚の生姜焼き)

by Mike Hsu // 10/11/2015 // 6 Comments

In Japan, there are a lot of restaurants that cater to single diners – not to say everyone was single but because of various work schedules, it’s hard for families to actually have a meal together. When I was working... Continue reading →

How to make sushi rolls

by Jeff Kang // 09/17/2015 // 1 Comment

Japanese cuisine has a really special place in my heart. I’m always amazed that how much effort Japanese put into one simple task. I saw one of the Gordon Ramsay clips where he went to a Japanese restaurant to learn... Continue reading →

Mike vs. Jeff – Curry Challenge – Feed a family of 4 for less than $12!

by Jeff Kang // 09/12/2015 // No Comments

What can you do with $12? You can watch an early bird movie for $12. You can get a cheap man’s haircut for $12. You can get a meal at Denny’s for $12. Well, if you got a party of... Continue reading →

Omelet Fried Rice 蛋包飯

by Jeff Kang // 08/20/2015 // 1 Comment

There are many things which are considered “happy meal” for Taiwanese children in addition to the well-known McDonald’s version. Those dishes include corn chowder, pizza, corn dog, tonkatsu curry rice, and last but not least, omelet fried rice. Omelet fried... Continue reading →

Gyudon 牛丼飯

by Jeff Kang // 07/29/2015 // 2 Comments

Yoshinoya is a Japanese fast food chain, and it’s fairly popular and common here in the US. Taiwan did not have fast food before the 1980’s. Therefore, ever since fast food chains like McDonald’s landed Taiwan, fast food restaurants became the... Continue reading →

Pan-seared Chicken with Ponzu Sauce

by Mike Hsu // 07/13/2015 // 2 Comments

After a busy day at work and coming home trying to figure out what’s for dinner often relegates us to either doing take out or some sort of processed food for dinner. I’ve developed this pan-seared chicken with ponzu sauce... Continue reading →

Miso-Glazed Salmon

by Mike Hsu // 06/29/2015 // No Comments

Salmon is such a versatile fish and welcomed by many. If you want to serve seafood at dinner, salmon is always a safe bet, just like serving chicken for meat. Although grilled salmon on its own is delicious but can... Continue reading →