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  • Motsu Nabe Event
    December 2, 2011
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  • Ramen : Essence Oil
    November 22, 2011
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    September 8, 2011
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    August 31, 2011
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  • Let’s make Takoyaki
    August 24, 2011
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Japanese Culinary Center

When it snows, it pours

Sake Story Jan 20121 When it snows, it pours

Todd Bellomy works in the American craft beer industry. Previously, he lived in Japan, where he was introduced to Sake at its finest. Todd reads Japanese brewing texts, has interned with Japanese Sake brewers, brews Sake at home, and seeks out Sake and food-Sake pairings in the Boston area. He writes about his finds at www.BostonSake.com and tweets even more @BostonSake.

Monthly Pick : NOUSAKU’ S TIN

These items are  made of pure 100% tin. Tin does not easily oxidize in air and it is possesses high antibacterial qualities. It also gives us the continuous joy of reforming shapes over and over again as it is malleable at ordinary temperatures (soft & flexible metal: making a crackling sound called Tin Cry when bent by hand).

It is also said that tin protects water from spoiling and that the drink in the tin bottle tastes better as it removes the bitterness. Offering good thermal conductivity, food on a cold tin plate would also be kept fresh. Tin cups are especially great for sake lovers since fresh sake can be kept chilled longer than in any other glass!

hashiokis Monthly Pick : NOUSAKU’ S  TIN

#8729        Chopstick Rest “Moon” Tin with Box     $119.60

#8728        Chopstick Rest “8″ Tin with Box     $31.60

suzu2 Monthly Pick : NOUSAKU’ S  TIN#8722     Kago-Dahlia Tin       $125.70

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#8724          Kago-Square Tin         $188.30

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#8717    Beer Cup Tin       $87.90

#8718    Beer Cup Tin L       $121.00

Motsu Nabe Event

Motsu Nabe Motsu Nabe Event

Motsu Nabe is a Hot Pot dish made famous in Fukuoka, Japan.

A hodgepodge of delicious soup broth, cabbage, Asian chives, and beef tripe.
Offal is used in cuisine from all over the world.  It is also used cleverly in this special dish that has become a gastro sensation in Japan.

Lucky for us, it is being served by Executive Chef Hagihara of Hakata TonTon here in NYC.
“HakataTonTon” is a Japanese gastro pub located in the west village.  Frequented by a myriad of Japanese clientele and now becoming more familiar with the masses.

Come join us for a wonderful evening that will warm your body from the elements outdoors.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Date: Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Agenda and Menu

Introductions :
Quick Lecture on History, Nutrition and Ingredient Explanation.

Tasting :
Traditional Motsu Nabe by Chef Hagihara of Hakata Ton Ton.
Finished with a rustic Ramen dish from the broth.
Just like how they do it in Fukuoka (Hakata) Japan.

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Ramen : Essence Oil

“Essence Oil” – Part 1 of 5

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Ever wonder why a good bowl of Ramen captures your attention the moment it’s placed in front of you?
The aroma oils are the key.
Come see how a single bowl of Ramen can morph into different experiences just from the oils you use.

Our Culinary Director George Kao, and expert noodle makers from Sun Noodles will walk you through this first part of a new 5 part series on Ramen.
Spend an evening at the Japanese Culinary Center and discover secrets to the booming Ramen scene in NYC.
We guarantee after you slurp up your noodles, you’ll walk out knowing more about Ramen than most chefs in the city.

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Date: Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

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Take note, these are the 5 elements of Ramen :

-Noodle (Straight, Curl, Gauge, Firm, Chew)

-Toppings (Chashu, Menma, Naruto, Egg, etc…)

-Soup - Body

-Tare - Taste (Sour, Sweet, Salt)

-Oil - Aroma

Examples of different types of Aroma Oil

Ma-Yu (sesame)

Chi-Yu (chicken)

Kaori-Abura (negi)

Ebi-Abura (ebi)

Come hungry, bring friends and see you at JCC.

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Gift Special Vol.3

~Arita Porcelain by Arita Porcelain Lab ~

Arita Porcelain

Arita Porcelain’s roots date back to 1616 when Sanpei Lee discovered porcelain stones in the Arita region and began production of the first Arita porcelain pieces. The craftsmanship, production, drawing techniques, and unique designs have 400 years of history.

Arita Porcelain’s tableware has combined the traditional craft of the Yamazaemon Kiln. This holds over 200 years of history with designs which have evolved through the years to bring you products which are guaranteed to have quality production and attention to the finest request of our clients.

#8583          Condiment Dish Set of 4         .70

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#8582              Platinum Condiment Dish Set of 4             .50

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#8584       NY Coffee Cup & Soucer (Orange)         .50
#8585       NY Coffee Cup & Soucer (Green)         .50
#8586       NY Coffee Cup & Soucer (Pink)         .50

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FREE JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING AVAILABLE!!

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Arita Porcelain

Gift Special Vol.2

~ Shuki (Sake Serving) Set ~

A sake set is a generic term for the flask and cups used to serve sake. Sake sets are commonly ceramic, but may also be glass or lacquered plastic.

Server

The server in the sake set is a flask called a tokkuri (徳利). Tokkuri is generally bulbous with a narrow neck, but may have a variety of other shapes, including spouted serving bowls (katakuchi). Traditionally, heated sake is often warmed by placing the sake-filled tokkuri in a pan of hot water, and thus the narrow neck would prevent the heat from escaping. In more authentic places such as oden bars and ryōtei in Japan, sake is sometimes warmed and served in metal containers known as chirori (ちろり).

Drinking Cups

Nowadays, the sake is typically served in ceramic cups. The cups used for drinking sake are generally small cylindrical vessels called ochoko or choko (猪口), but may also include flatter shapes such as wide-mouthed bowls. Sakazuki are more ceremonial cups used most commonly at weddings and other special occasions such as tea ceremonies, but larger versions of sakazuki also exist.

#95773          BIZEN         $29.50 $21.00

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#95774              KONAHIKI              $31.80 $22.00

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#95776         SHIROKINYO           $29.50 $21.00

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#8546        HIRAGANA     $33.70 $28.60

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#8547     TALL CUP SET    $26.90 $22.90

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FREE JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING AVAILABLE!!

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ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE FAIR Vol.2

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ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE FAIR Vol.1

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Gift Ideas Vol.1

~ Lupicia Fresh Tea ~

LUPICIA offers more than 400 kinds of fresh teas throughout the year, ranging from seasonal teas to our original blends of flavored teas.

We invite you to journey into the fascinating world of tea with LUPICIA FRESH TEA.

Oolong / White Tea

Oolong tea is a Chinese Tea positioned between green tea and black tea. It has a sophisticated flavor derived from complex production methods. Many types of oolong tea with long histories have been passed down by Buddhist priests due to their outstanding effectiveness.

Oolong tea is also referred to as an aromatic tea, and it features popular flavors rich in exquisite aroma. Depending on the production area, product type, picking season, degree of oxidation and fermentation, roasting and other conditions, a variety of flavors can be enjoyed. Ranging from refreshing, invigorating flavors to mellow, soothing flavors, all with their own distinctive appeal.

Japanese Peach Tea & Honey          $27.70

Japanese Peach1 Gift Special Vol. 1

A set of oolong teas popular for their sweet scents of Japanese white peach and honey.
Includes a 50g tin of Momo Oolong Super Grade, a jar of Momo Oolong Super Grade Tea Honey and a Small Tea Strainer Ball packaged in our standard gift box.

Non & Low Caffeine Tea

NON/LOW caffeine tea is just right for relaxing after dinner.  Black tea, green tea and oolong tea made from tealeaves contain caffeine. Tea from which caffeine has been removed using a special technique is referred to as decaffeinated tea. There are also caffeine-free tea substitutes that are made from plants other than tealeaves.

Good Night Gift Set              $24.00

Goof Night Gift Special Vol. 1

A gift set with decaffeinated tea and herbal tea! A 50g tin of Decaf Muscat and a 50g tin of Sweet Dreams! packaged in our standard gift box.

30 Tea Bag Set           $33.20

30 Tea Bag Gift Special Vol. 1

LUPICIA’s 30 Tea Bag Set is the perfect introduction to the world of LUPICA Fresh tea.

*Note: Items included could be varied with the seasons.



MONTHLY PICK

ECO FRIENDLY!  BENTO BOX & HASHI

弁当とお箸

Bento (弁当, bentō) is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container. Containers range from disposable, mass produced, to hand crafted lacquerware. Although the bento is readily available in many places throughout Japan (including convenience stores, bento shops (弁当屋, bentō-ya), train stations, and department stores) it is still common for Japanese homemakers to spend time and energy for their spouse, child, or themselves producing a carefully prepared lunch box.

There are similar forms of boxed lunches in the Philippines (Baon), Korea (Dosirak), Taiwan (Biandang), and India (Tiffin). Hawaiian culture has adopted localized versions of the bento featuring local tastes after over a century of Japanese influence on the islands.

2 Layers Lunch Box

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#95830    SQ.2-DAN BENTO BOX BLACK    $34.20

#95831    SQ.2-DAN BENTO BOX RED    $34.20

Matching Lunch Box Bag

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#95760  Red   $15.30

#95759 Black   $15.30

Slim Bento Box

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#95767    SLIM SQ. 2-DAN BENTO TREE BLUE    $30.90

#95766    SLIM SQ. 2-DAN BENTO TREE YELLOW    $30.90

Thermo Zojirushi Bento Box Set

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#8386    ZUJIRISHI,MINI BENTO STNSL LUNCH JAR (YELLOW)    $36.30

#8387    ZUJIRISHI,MINI BENTO STNSL LUNCH JAR (BLUE)    $36.30

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#8385    ZUJIRISHI,BENTO STNSL LUNCH JAR     $33.50

CHOPSTICKS

Hashi(=Chopsticks) are small, often tapered sticks used in pairs of equal length as the traditional eating utensil of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Northern provinces of Laos, Thailand, and Burma. Generally believed to have originated in ancient China, they can also be found in some areas of Tibet and Nepal that are close to Han Chinese populations. Chopsticks are most commonly made of bamboo or plastic, but are also made of metal, bone, ivory, and various types of wood. The pair of sticks is maneuvered in one hand, between the thumb and fingers, and used to pick up pieces of food.

Elegant Chopsticks with a Case

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#7834    MY HASHIBUKURO HASHI SET    $12.40 Each

Colorful Acrylic Chopsticks (Assorted Colors)

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#8473 6 colors    CHOPSTICK PLAIN, ASSORTED COLOR    $6.00
#8479 6 colors    CHOPSTICK CAP, ASSORTED COLOR    $6.00

Nuri Hashi with Sliding Box Case

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#94471    NURI HASHI MOMIJI BLACK W/CASE    $8.90
#94477    NURI HASHI MOMIJI RED W/CASE    $8.90