Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Gingami No.3
img by : https://www.hocho-knife.com/ Sakai Takayuki, a brand with an esteemed legacy, has long been synonymous with top-tier Japanese knives, marrying tradition with contemporary craftsmanship. One of their standout products, the 33-Layer Damascus Gingami No.3, has garnered attention among professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts. Here’s a closer look at what makes this knife so special. Aesthetics and Design Straight out of the box, the 33-Layer Damascus Gingami No.3 is a visual masterpiece. The blade boasts a mesmerizing 33-layer Damascus pattern, an homage to the time-tested Japanese tradition of blade forging. This layering technique doesn’t just contribute to the knife’s captivating appearance but also enhances its strength and resilience. Material and […]
The Features of the Frozen Food Knife
In the diverse universe of kitchen knives, each has its distinct purpose, crafted meticulously to address specific culinary challenges. Among these, the Frozen Food Knife stands out, particularly engineered to handle the tough nature of frozen products. Here’s a look into the distinguishing features of this specialized knife: Robust Blade Design: The Frozen Food Knife often features a thicker and more robust blade, designed to withstand the pressure and resistance of cutting through frozen food without chipping or breaking. Serrated Edge: Many frozen food knives have serrated edges, which provide better traction when sawing through hard, icy surfaces. These serrations are specially designed to bite into frozen foods and ensure […]
Selecting the Right Whetstone for Your Kitchen Knife
Sharpening your kitchen knives not only ensures precision and efficiency in your food preparation but also prolongs the life of your tools. One of the most essential tools for this task is a whetstone. However, knowing how to choose the right whetstone for your knife can be a complex process. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the best whetstone to suit your specific kitchen knife. Understanding Grit Size The grit size of a whetstone is a key determinant of its function. The grit number refers to the number of abrasive particles per inch on the stone’s surface. Low grit (less than 1000) This type […]
Do I Really Need a Yanagiba or Sashimi Knife to Make Good Sushi and Sashimi?
A Japanese knife is definitely an essential cutlery, a magical tool needed by all Japanese food chefs to successfully craft their very own idealistic, authentic and traditional Japanese delicacies. Especially when it comes to sushi and sashimi dishes, culinary professionals would have to be more attentive to details, as the preparation processes are intricate than those of other general dishes. With this being one of the reasons why Japanese cuisine has earned its fame and popularity for decades and still is up in the charts without a slight hint of stepping down from its success, diners and gourmets are well aware that the components behind all the beautiful aesthetics, the […]
Sakai Takayuki Tokujyo Supreme (White 2 steel) Japanese Chef’s Kamagata-Usuba (Vegetable) 195mm Knife
img by : hocho-knife.com Among the world’s most loved cuisine, Japanese food tops the charts for its delicate flavors and beautiful, social media-friendly aesthetics. However, not only the satisfying tastes, the blends of delicate, yet exotic flavors of sushi and sashimi gather the hearts of diners from different parts of the globe. The intricate process of food preparation, the fine selection of ingredients, and the mastery of the skills of the Japanese knives are what contributes to the gigantic love for Japanese delicacies. What diners now look at, apart from the mouth-watering flavors of fresh Salmon sashimi, is how these dishes are made – the art of cooking, to be […]
Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Japanese Chef’s Gyuto Knife 180mm
img by : https://www.hocho-knife.com/ Japanese cuisine is famed for its delicate components and subtleness portrayed in the way dishes are served, unique ingredient combinations, and the mastery of the blades. For decades and even centuries, Japanese dishes are intricately prepared, using available resources like seafood and veggies, but were preserved in various traditional ways to keep food edible for longer periods of time. As time goes by, preserving fish through marination and the use of salt in the process have introduced the world to a wonderful, truly unique dish – sashimi. Sashimi is a dish which consists of raw fish fillet and sliced into beautiful pieces, placed on a Japanese […]
Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Water Quench Aogami 2 Steel
img by : https://www.hocho-knife.com/ Japanese cuisine is well known and famed for its intricacy – the delicacy poured into each and every culinary art piece. Subtle flavors blend along with the exotic scents raw ingredients emit as professionals draw long, narrow lines of slices, cutting through a luxurious piece of fish into various, thin and perfect slices. The extraordinary aesthetics Japanese cuisine offers makes it among the world’s top most-loved food worldwide. However, apart from its mouth-watering aesthetics as seen in vivid colored ingredients lined with elegant sprinkles of Caviar, the mastery of the blades and the techniques required to craft these fantastic dishes are to never be over looked. […]
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Urushi
img by : https://www.hocho-knife.com/ Japan is best known for its world-class cuisine – the elegant pieces of sushi decorated with vivid orange colored Caviar and seaweed sides. The authenticity and traditional vibes Japanese dishes offer to its diners made it among the world’s most loved and desired dishes of all time. When it comes to the crafting of Japanese cuisine, specifically intricate pieces of ‘Sashimi’ or ‘Nigiri’, Japanese chefs not only require the skills learned to craft unique, culinary art pieces but also the great understanding of all components that make up a perfect blend of all quality ingredients. As each little detail can mark the changes in flavor, scent, […]
Urasawa by Chef Hiroyuki Urasawa (Beverly Hills- Los Angeles, California)
Have you always imagined Beverly Hills as the ‘American Dream’, a magical city close to West Hollywood, home to world stars and celebrities? Yes, its bling and glamour might have made you think that Los Angeles is home to all the wealthy, the rich, and the new billionaires, but that is not entirely it. When it comes to food, Beverly Hills has all to offer – from the luxurious, yet exotic Swiss Lamb chops with mushrooms to the rich flavors of Shanghai’s roasted duck with Marmalade sauce, you can experience the best of diversity dining here in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Not only a paradise to people with the ‘American […]
Masaharu Morimoto Chef/Owner of Morimoto Restaurants
After suffering a shoulder injury which would end a promising career as a baseball catcher in Japan, Masaharu Morimoto began studying the art of sushi in his hometown of Hiroshima. Morimoto proved to be a natural, and would quickly grasp the techniques of sushi making, and at the early age of 24, would open his first restaurant. Five years later, he would move to the United States to expand his culinary repertoire and explore the possibilities for a cuisine and style of food that would combine the best of both Japanese and American culture. In 1994, Morimoto was recruited to join the original Nobu restaurant and was soon promoted to […]