Dudes In Asia Podcast

by H8R In our eighth episode, we talked about some of our favorite dishes and restaurants in Japan and Vietnam. We also talked about some of our least favorite. Here's some info so you can see what we were talking about. H8R's Favorite Dish In Japan - Tonteki Tonteki set meal with sake Tonteki is a magical pork chop bestowed upon mankind by the benevolent gods of the culinary cosmos. All joking aside, it is pretty damn good. If you didn't get a chance to check out the episode, tonteki is Yokkaichi's famous dish. It's a pork chop that's cooked in a wok with pork fat, garlic, and other spices. The supplier is a mystery. The cut they use is a mystery. The flavor is delicious! There are lots of different places to get tonteki in Yokkaichi, but one reigns supreme. That title has to go to Matsumoto-no Rai Rai Ken ( まつもとの来来憲). The set meal includes the main dish, cabbage, rice, pork soup, and pickles. You can also get free refil...

by H8R One part of learning about another culture is getting in on the food culture. When people think about learning culture through food, I'm sure most of you have images of the late Anthony Bourdain touring hidden back-alleys and drinking beer or famous chefs visiting Michelin-starred restaurants. Don't get me wrong, I've had my fair share of back-alley gourmet experiences and fine dining meals, but, for me, one way to learn about Japanese culture is to experience the types of food that Japanese students (and some teachers) eat every day. Although this wasn't my original goal in for signing up for school lunch (it turns out I was just really bad at remembering to bring a lunch from home), it has definitely opened me up to different types of cuisine (and made my life easier!). What's in the box (lunch)? via tenor The delivery school lunch in my town includes a small box with the main dish and a few sides. It usually also comes with another, smalle...