Japanese kitchen herbs
Authentic Japanese cuisine likes to focus on the natural flavors of the ingredients used and avoids mixing flavors too strongly. Instead, the flavors should complement each other. For this reason, culinary herbs are not as ubiquitous in Japan as in other countries, but they still play a very important role. Most herbs used in Japanese cuisine […]
Sashimi - Japanese-style raw fish
Sushi and sashimi are always mentioned in the same breath - of course, both come from Japan, are known for raw fish and are often served and eaten together. For the Japanese, things are a little different: the word „sushi“ is derived from the meaning of „soured rice“. And sashimi has nothing to do with that. [...]
Fair Bento May 2022
In Japan, there are many different types of bentō for different occasions and purposes. In mid-May 2022, we were commissioned to prepare a variety of Japanese bentō for visitors to the HighEnd trade fair in Munich over two days. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our range for a Japanese high-end manufacturer. Unlike a formal bentō such as the Shōkadō bentō or […]
Shōchū - all about the Japanese distilled liquor.
Shōchū, sometimes also referred to as „Japanese vodka“ or „Japanese schnapps“, is becoming increasingly popular in Japan. Young Japanese people in particular love this high-proof drink, which is ideal for mixed drinks due to its subtle taste. But Shōchū is also very popular served neat, on ice or with hot water. Here you can get an overview of everything [...]
Sake Breweries & Sake Varieties
Sake is a subject that inspires and fascinates us. It is often difficult for people in the West to properly fathom the diversity of Japanese sake, as it is a complex and typically Japanese artisanal product. And due to its gustatory sophistication and hundreds of flavors, the many different sake varieties and sake producers offer a [...]
Sake Tasting 29 May 2022
Preview of the sake tasting on May 29, 2022 At the end of May, we will once again be hosting a sake tasting on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Before the pandemic, we regularly held sake tastings in the spring and fall. Each tasting was a unique event that clearly inspired our guests to become enthusiastic repeat participants. You can find an overview of some of the tastings on our blog.
Mother's Day 2022 & Day Ticket Early May
Seasonal specials at sansaro Starting May 8, 2022, which is Mother's Day, we will once again have a few seasonal specials on our menu, both for dining in the restaurant and for our delivery service, where you can pre-order online for delivery or pickup. The main theme this time, besides seasonal asparagus, is seasonal sea bream. In Japan [...]
Bentō - all about the Japanese lunch boxes
Nutritious everyday meal or tempting delicacies of Japanese cuisine aesthetically arranged in a special box - this is Bentō.
The Japanese Bentō moves in the area of tension between everyday snack and preciousness, between healthy aesthetics and culinary handicraft.
With its claim to healthy eating and its original Japanese containers, Bentō is a typical representative of Washoku, the traditional Japanese cuisine.
And in Japan, of course, there are not only the ordinary and homemade Bentō, but also exclusive Bentō, composed of the highlights of each cuisine that conquer the top gastronomy. Here is a rough overview of the spectrum that Bentō covers.
Sushi trend dry ice
A strange trend has suddenly spread to sushi restaurants in Munich since the 2020s: sushi & sashimi served on dry ice! What's it all about? Is it an expression of the highest quality sushi? Or exclusive presentation? Is the dry ice used to perfectly chill the delicate fish for sashimi? Sushi in Munich - quality [...]
Fukiyose Bentō April 13 and 21, 2022
Once again (after our Fukiyose bento in March), we had the privilege of preparing special bentos for a highly esteemed Japanese client in Munich, this time for two occasions, which we are proud to showcase here and explain for everyone to enjoy. Ichi-no-masu (壱の枡) The description of the dishes starts in the lower left compartment. This is not a general rule for bentō, where the order [...]