I have been obsessed with Japanese food lately. I mean it's always been one of my favorites, but recently I have come to the conclusion that it is my all time favorite!
Part of what helped me reach that decision was a birthday lunch at my favorite restaurant Okan.
I have only eaten there four times, but each time I do I am amazed, and I vow to go back more often! It is always an opportunity to try lots of new, unique, and traditional Japanese dishes.
Here is a glimpse of their "lunch set." ($6.50) Pictured are three different types of Japanese tapas and some Japanese pickles. Also included is rice and soup. This particular lunch I also had a chance to try the seared beef tongue which was very flavorful and melt in your mouth delicious!
Okan is small and charming, has great food, and don't even get my started on their bathroom! (Toilet seat is warmed, and toilet performs various spray functions at the touch of a button!)
So anyways, this year I want to start cooking more traditional Japanese dishes, I want to eat more Japanese food, and I want to make all kinds of pickles! I found a couple of amazing looking books in English on Japanese pickle making but they are too expensive ($60 and $250!) so I am going to stick with online resources for the time being. Those are my food related goals for the new year inspired by Okan!
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