Tempting us back with a feast of classic and contemporary Japanese creations, Tobu Sake Bar makes its mark as Damansara Uptown's most atmospheric attraction for kushiyaki and more - whether you're craving a traditional grill or an experimental teriyaki capellini, Tobu's kitchen complements the bar with capable, confident cooking.Now 18 months old, Tobu Sake Bar has welcomed countless customers to explore its captivating, Kyoto-influenced corners.The experience of entering Tobu is memorable, starting from its instantly recognisable torii-style pathway, pointing to inspirations of cherry blossoms, sake barrels and a stage backlit by The Great Wave, where live musicians perform every night.Also check out Tobu's striking 'wishing board' - a wall lined with miniature deep-red torii, scrawled with scribblings by hundreds of patrons expressing their hopes...
Over the past few years, my interest in food has evolved from something that provides me sustenance to something to that tells a story. But what of the food in the books you grew up reading and loving? What stories does the food in those stories tell about the characters, about the histories of those times? A world of literature I have always been curious about is the one that Jane Austen created in her books. Austen is so adept at making the story all about her characters, their dialogue, their individuality that everything else fades away. But, after reading books like Jo Baker’s Longbourn, it feels like the blurriness is going away, and everyone else that made the stories...
Hotel Designs Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape Retreat East – a sustainable rural escape In the era of the ‘staycation’, it is time to Retreat East, and discover this unique rural project combining luxury with family-friendly accommodation, all set around a 16th-century farmhouse with a restorative ethos at its heart… Retreat East, set on a former dairy farm amidst quiet, bucolic fields near the old Roman settlement of Coddenham, is the result of the vision and hard work of architect Dominic Richards. Richards a graduate of The Prince of Wales’ Institute of Architecture, has been coming to the Suffolk countryside for years as an antidote to urban stress. When a rundown farm close to his home came up...
Beef Shabu-shabu Salad is a main course salad with a plenty of protein in it. It is similar to Pork Shabu-shabu Salad, but the use of beef slices makes this salad a little bit more luxurious than the pork version. Well, it is considered to be so, at least in Japan, where the cost of beef is much higher than other meats. As indicated in Shabu-shabu Hotpot, the typical dipping sauces served with shabu-shabu are sesame sauce and ponzu sauce. I made sesame dressing for my Pork Shabu-Shabu Salad. But today, I will show you a vinegar-based dressing, which is a bit different to ponzu dressing. The secret ingredient used for this dressing is kurozu (黒酢, Japanese black vinegar). About...
Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers are marinated in a delicious Asian garlic sesame sauce and grilled to tender and juicy perfection. Perfect for any BBQ or gathering! Great grill meals for outdoor entertaining are a must at my house. When I am in the mood for steak with delicious Asian flavors, I also love Grilled Flank Steak with Asian Marinade because it is unbelievably good! A Reader’s Review Excellent! Juicy and perfectly seasoned! -Chloe Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers Ok, ok I admit that I have a bit of an obsession with Asian foods. But this recipe was FANTASTIC! Anything that involves soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil is an instant favorite in my book. This recipe was simple to...
