Silk Road Murat: Uzbek Food in Saitama

Silk Road Murat: Uzbek Food in Saitama

I’m a huge huge fan of Uzbek food. Actually, I’m a huge fan of all food that has a lot of lamb. I’m a big lamb lover. Unfortunately, the Japanese don’t share my fondness for the meat that is often described as ‘gamey’. BTW – it’s only gamey if you don’t know how to prepare it. Cooking lamb well is an art form. And the Uzbeks are brilliant at it. Continue reading Silk Road Murat: Uzbek Food in Saitama

Jiyugaoka: Street Kebab and Chic Cafe Heaven?

Jiyugaoka: Street Kebab and Chic Cafe Heaven?

I used to be an expert at eating kebabs, but I’m losing my touch… I made a mess – dropping ingredients, getting sauce all over my face and catching meat as it tried to escape from my pita. I was a bit confused by all the cabbage that was in the pita, but overall it was good and satisfied that craving. The noisy train would go by now and then forcing me to stop my conversation whilst the Tokyu line did what it did. Continue reading Jiyugaoka: Street Kebab and Chic Cafe Heaven?