Japanese

Léonie Upstairs restaurant interior, Melbourne

Léonie Upstairs: Restaurant review

This serene eatery is a lesson in temaki sushi and female-brewed sake.

Ruby, My Dear Brisbane listening bar in Newstead

Ruby, My Dear: Restaurant review

Good times (and good tunes) are in abundance at this Brisbane newcomer.

Japanese whisky in two glasses and a bottle of Japanese whisky in the background

Japanese Drams: What makes Japanese whisky unique

With its more delicate, approachable styles, over the past decade demand for Japanese whisky has outstripped supply. Here are the Japanese whisky bottles to know about.

Overhead shot of a single okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) on a green plate with chopsticks and blue cloth in frame

How to make okonomiyaki

Made with tempera flour, this grilled Japanese pancake snack can be dressed up or down with your favourite toppings.

Steak with caramelised onion and ginger ponzu

A quick and easy steak recipe that goes beyond a charred barbecued rump.

Plate of chicken and spring onion skewers

Yakitori Yurippi’s chicken and spring onion skewers

A simple side dish or starter that requires a handful of ingredients.

Slurp through the week: Ramen recipes that are great for weekdays

Turn to these ramen recipes when the weather gets cooler.

How to host a hibachi party

Fire up the coals and put the playlist on repeat. Backyard get-togethers are taking on a Japanese flavour and we’ve got the prep – and the grills – sorted.