Tippsy Sake Blog

Sake pairs well with all types of cuisine — you just need to find the right pairing! You can create simple dishes at home with ingredients you already ...

Kimchi udon is a popular item on izakaya menus, usually served as a shareable tapas-style dish. The origin of kimchi udon is unknown, but it is believe...

Making cocktails with wine is nothing new. The French 75 is topped off with sparkling wine, and the New York sour takes a traditional whiskey sour and ...

Barrel aging spirits to evoke a distinct flavor profile has been a tried-and-true practice for hundreds of years. Many tequila and rum distilleries age...

The world of “wagashi,” or traditional Japanese sweets, is simple, fun, ancient and colorful. Once upon a time, basic ingredients such as red beans and...

Article by Taylor Markarian Recipes by Alice Hama Taiyaki is one of Japan’s most emblematic desserts. It even makes an appearance in the extremely pop...

The cherry blossom is an iconic flower of Japan, and it plays a very important cultural role. Late March to early April is cherry blossom season in Jap...

Oden is a type of Japanese stew with traditional ingredients such as daikon radish, chikuwa, hanpen, tsumire, ganmodoki, konnyaku, etc. (I’ll explain w...

One meat dish that cannot go unappreciated in Korean cuisine is “doeji kalbi,” gochujang marinated pork ribs. I grew up eating doeji kalbi at a small r...