Tempura (�V�Ղ�) are pieces of lightly battered, deep fried seafood and vegetables. Introduced to Japan during the 16th century by the Portuguese in Nagasaki, tempura has developed over the centuries into a popular Japanese dish both inside and outside of Japan. Tempura can be found in many types of restaurants across the country, where it is commonly served as a main dish, side dish or as a topping for tendon rice bowls, or udon and soba noodle dishes. The following are some of the most po

Sushi (���i or �) is the most famous Japanese dish outside of Japan, and one of the most popular dishes among the Japanese. In Japan, sushi is usually enjoyed on special occasions, such as a celebration.In past centuries, sushi referred to pickled fish preserved in vinegar. Nowadays sushi can be defined as a dish containing rice that has been prepared with sushi vinegar. There are many different types of sushi. Some popular ones are:

Rice (��, kome) is Japans most important crop, and has been cultivated across the country for over 2000 years. It is the primary staple food of the Japanese diet and of such fundamental importance to the Japanese culture that it was once used as currency, and the word for cooked rice (gohan) has become synonymous with the general meaning of meal.A bowl of cooked rice is a central part of traditional Japanese meals, but the grain is also processed into several different types of products in

Tables and seatingSome restaurants in Japan have low tables and cushions on tatami floor instead of (or in addition to) Western-style chairs and tables. Shoes and slippers have to be removed before stepping on tatami. Also, avoid stepping onto cushions other than your own. See our sitting page for more details about sitting techniques and rules. EatingWet towels (oshibori) are provided at most restaurant to clean your hands before eating. After ordering, it is common to wait for eve

Many different types of restaurants are found in Japan. Below we introduce some of the most popular restaurant types and their typical price ranges (per person):Specialized Japanese restaurants Many restaurants in Japan specialize in just one type of food:Sushi-ya (1,000 to 20,000 yen)Sushi-ya are restaurants which specialize in sushi. In most sushi-ya, customers can sit either at a normal table or at a counter (sushi bar), behind which the sushi chef is working.Kaitenzushi (700 to 2,000 y

Japan has a large selection of restaurants of an almost endless variety. While every place is different, the following points will help make dining out in Japan a smooth and enjoyable experience.Entering the restaurantMany restaurants in Japan display plastic or wax replicas of their dishes in a window near their entrance. These replicas serve both to entice and inform patrons of the restaurants menu and tend to offer an accurate, visual description of the style and price of meals found in

There are very few places that we can find a vegan quick service meal that also offers a vegan dessert. Luckily for us there is one spot at EPCOT that offers two vegan options and a dessert as well. This can be found at Sunshine Seasons, which is located inside The Land Pavilion (aka next to Soarin’). One of the vegan options available can be found in the grab and go section of this quick service. During my last visit I opted to not get this. From others I have heard from over

I may have found another new favorite vegan quick service option at Walt Disney World. Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort lies two hidden gem vegan options, one for breakfast and one for lunch and dinner. If you’ve read for a while you probably saw my rave review of the Harvest Breakfast Sandwich, which is a top tier breakfast option in my opinion. But the lunch/dinner option here does not disappoint either. Advertisements

Back in January Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs debuted a fully vegan option for the first time, the Vegan Cannonballs! Sandwich. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the meal on Earl of Sandwich for that one. But this month they added a new special with a full vegan sandwich again! The current special is the Spicy BBQ Vegan Chicken Sandwich. This option is vegan as is and is only offered for a limited time. The sandwich features vegan chicken (seems to also be Gardein like the me

Winter sunshine in Greece is the perfect opportunity for an escape to winter resorts, or other dreamy places dotting the mainland. Outdoor activities, the invigorating fresh air, romantic strolling in towns and villages will definitely whet your appetite for a finely cooked local dish wherever you choose to travel. So, pick your table in the local taverna and get ready to enjoy traditional goodies and local specialities by the crackling fireplace! Your first stop is Thrace. Let’s start our trip

Greek cuisine holds a special place in the global gastronomic map thanks to its large variety of quality products, healthy food combinations, and centuries-old accumulated knowledge. The islands and the mainland of Greece yield quality and flavourful produce to cook with; isn’t it delightful to have fresh aromatic herbs at hand for your daily meal preparations? Oregano, thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, lemons and olive oil are only a few of these tasty foods and they are common in Greek recipes. Me

Soups are always favoured in the heart of winter, they are served as starters or as a meal, always deliciously hot and healthy, they heat us up in the cold days filling us up with energy. There are various combinations of soup flavours and they are fairly easy to make which will provide your body with a number of vitamins shielding it from the seasonal flu. Recipes vary from simple soups with vegetables, meat, chicken, fish and pulses that are considered beneficiary for your healthy diet! Green.

Α Culinary voyage to Limnos Island Limnos is the most beloved of all lands’: according to Homer, these are the words of god Hephaistos who found shelter on the island when he got kicked out of Mt. Olympus, the abode of the gods. Locals welcomed him with warmth and hospitality, so he expressed his gratitude and satisfaction for his newly found homeland with the above words. It is a land of immense natural beauty and a centuries-old gastronomy that will definitely impr

The well-known age-old Cretan cuisine includes a large variety of delicious dishes and tidbits traditionally prepared for big celebrations such as the Easter festival. On Maundy Thursday household ovens get busy baking tasty kalitsounia, anevata and lychnarakia (local savoury and sweet cheese pies). Tarteles are scrumptious traditional tarts filled with sweet myzithra cheese, and flavoured with cinnamon, mastic or finely chopped peppermint; this is a standard Easter Sunday treat, also served on

If Greek Islands had a flavour, they would probably taste like honey with cinnamon, clove, rosewater, syrupy fruits and roasted almonds. Traditional island sweet dishes are an essential part of your laid back holidays in Greece; enjoy your breakfast by the sea, taste flavourful treats in a small cafe and thrill your taste buds with honeyed combinations. Greek Islands are renowned for their particular sweets. Here are some of the most tempting and popular sweet treats you can taste in Greece and

…your taste buds will definitely appreciate! Greek traditional sweets are made following the principles of Mediterranean diet, they are simple to prepare and are based on fresh ingredients such as fruit, honey, nuts and sesame paste, grape molasses and virgin olive oil.  These mouthwatering temptations, so hard to resist, highly nutritious and healthy will satisfy your need for a sweet without too many calories weighing down on your conscience! Sweet goldHoney has been the oldest sweetener in

While you visit Agistri Island, you will taste fresh fish dishes and other traditional flavours in tavernas and restaurants. There are pizzerias where you can taste Greek pizzas made with locally grown potatoes and garlic and baked in a wood-fired oven. Apart from fresh fish, you must try the local olive oil & olives, mousenta or mousounta (a type of local greens pie), and courgette pie (local name: laklori). Local sweet temptations include delicious loukoumades (fried dough with honey), vo

“Like the Pasha in Ioannina” The expression to “live like the Pasha in Ioannina” means that a person is enjoying the absolute best that life has to offer. It is not enough to have the title of ruler; he also has to live in Ioannina. It is the distillation, in colloquial terms, of the idea that Ioannina was always a wealthy and aristocratic city. The gastronomic pleasures of Ioannina will satisfy the most demanding. The mountains of Epirus provide a wide rang

Some of you may think that Greek cuisine is all about meat and the truth is that Greeks do know their way around a grill. But it’s also true that traditional Greek cooking offers vegetarians a large variety of tasty dishes to choose from, where flavour is combined with high nutritional value. The Greek cuisine has four secrets; high quality fresh ingredients, wise use of herbs and spices, the famous Greek olive oil and a hearty dose of loving care! It is based on fresh seasonal vegetables and fr

The gastronomic delights of the island always were and continue to be special.In the past fishermen exchanged the treasures of the sea for the farmers’ vegetables and oil. This bartering created a fragnant cuisine based on seafood and “horta” (wild greens); fish stew (dentex, white grouper, dusky grouper ank monkfish), fava (puree of yellow split peas) with sardines, “tsoflia” (as the locals call crayfish and lobster) with courgettes and horta from the mountains. Chard, sow thistle, chervil, inn