Japanese food

All you need to know about Japanese food

Learn everything about Japanese food with Chef Taki online. Helping you to bring knowledge and expertise in your kitchen with Japanese food guides.

Chef Taki is your personal pocket chef

Whether you’re a professional chef, aspiring chef or just passionate about cooking. Our chef has been working in the industry for over 10 years. And we created this blog to guide and inspire you.  You’re also welcome to check out our ramen and sushi menu private dining menu.

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Let’s Explore the Best Japanese Restaurants in Cape Town

Whether you’re a sushi lover or seeking the extravagant flavours of Japan in Cape Town, we’re about to guide you through the world of Japanese flavors and innovative dishes in Cape Town. Japanese restaurants have something that every foodie loves. So, let’s explore a tantalizing journey through Japanese food right here in Cape Town. Scattered […]

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Slurping Through Types of Ramen: Your Guide to Shoyu, Tonkotsu, & Miso Ramen

Forget boring bowls of instant noodles – the world of ramen is a symphony of broths, textures, and regional flair. And there are many types of ramen to explore. We’re embarking on a delicious journey through three titans of the ramenverse: Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and Miso. Prepare to unleash your inner noodle master and get ready

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What is Umami Taste

Umami, meaning “pleasant savory taste” in Japanese, is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It’s a savory and brothy sensation that comes from glutamates and nucleotides, naturally present in many delicious foods like cheese, mushrooms, and meats. Imagine a taste that’s not just sweet, sour, salty, or bitter. A taste that’s

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What is Teppanyaki and Why Do You Need to try it?

Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き, teppan-yaki) is a Japanese cooking style that utilizes an iron griddle to cook food. Literally translated, “teppan” means iron plate, and “yaki” refers to grilling, or pan-frying. Picture this: a glistening iron griddle, flames dancing like miniature dragons, and the rhythmic clanging of spatulas as a skilled chef transforms fresh ingredients into culinary

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What is Yakiniku?

Yakiniku is a style of Japanese dining where you cook bite-sized meat and vegetables on a grill at your table. (焼肉, yakiniku) 焼 (yaki) – meaning “grilled” and 肉 (niku) – meaning “meat”. Yakiniku How Do You Do? Yakiniku is a term used in Japan 焼肉. But has gained popularity worldwide. Especially were Japanese food influence is

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