Being a person of Japanese ancestry, I have to have my Japanese food. Buying Japanese food in Saigon can get a bit expensive. Hence, I normally just focus on buying miso soup and curry blocks. If I am lucky, I have friends from Japan bring me some of my favorite Japanese items. Now, with the popularity of Lazada and other online marketplaces, it is easier to get Japanese … [Read more...] about Shop Fuji – Japanese food in Vietnam
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Vegetarian Japanese Curry Rice (high protein)
Since transitioning to a predominately plant-based diet, one dishes that I enjoy more is my Japanese curry rice dish. It was the easiest to transition from meat to vegetarian. Since I do not have to cook any meat, I can save 5-10 minutes of cooking time as well. One of my biggest requirements for a Japanese curry dish is that it must be high in protein. In the past, that was … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Japanese Curry Rice (high protein)
Yakisoba in Saigon
I am a fan of yakisoba. I eat yakisoba with rice and vegetables at least three times a week. I bought this brand from Akuruhi in Saigon. The price is ok. I prefer Sapporo Ichiban yakisoba but it is hard to get in Vietnam now. … [Read more...] about Yakisoba in Saigon
Mugicha
Mugicha, a barley tea, is the main stay in Japanese homes served cold in summer. As a kid, I hated mugicha. Now I drink 6-8 tcups of mugicha per day here in Saigon. I may not get enough after per day but the mugicha, with my green tea makes up for it. … [Read more...] about Mugicha
My favorite item that I will bring to Kazakhstan
Just bought 10 blocks of Japanese curry that should last me last a few months in Almaty. I have not found any curry blocks in Kazakhstan yet but I heard an international market in Almaty may have some. If not I hope to have friends ship some to Kazakhstan for me. Japanese curry rice is one of my stable dishes. Yes I can eat it all the time. :-) Posted from WordPress … [Read more...] about My favorite item that I will bring to Kazakhstan