What makes Japanese Dishes Japanese? / Enviroment, Climate & the Diet /The Relationship with Rice / The Sense of Season / Even the color of the chopstick counts History of Japanese Cuisine We think of Japan as a single island, but it actually is four large islands and thousands of smaller ones. The volcanic and mountainous terrain … Read more Japanese Dining History
Pre-set dinner settings and utensils upon arrival On the person’s left are: 3 forks (salad, dinner, & dessert) On the person’s right are: 2 spoons (soup & tea) and 1 butter knife Folded individual napkin : On lap signifies you’re beginning to dine On chair signifies you’re excusing yourself from the table On table signifies … Read more Western / Japanese Dining Etiquette
Regular everyday Nepali food is very healthy, nourishing , practical and surprisingly tasty. However, during many festivals foods can contain an elaborate assortment gourmet delights. The typical daily food for most people consist of “Dal Bhat” which consists rice (Bhat), lentil soup (dal) and vegetables in curry (Tarkari) and/or meat (Masu) and a small amount … Read more Nepalese Dining Guide
Banquets in Chinese Cuisine In Chinese cuisine, banquets are held to celebrate the New Year, the Moon Festival, weddings, and other special occasions. Each event is associated with particular treats — filled moon cakes for the Moon Festival or New Year’s pudding, for example — but there are also many common characteristics and ceremonies involved. … Read more Chinese Cuisine – Banquets
Etiquette and Customs in Malaysia Meeting and Greeting Greetings in a social context will depend upon the ethnicity of the person you are meeting. In general, most Malays are aware of Western ways so the handshake is normal. There may be slight differences though and a few things to bear in mind include: ? Malay women … Read more Etiquette and Customs in Malaysia
Chinese Dining Guide The first lesson in our Chinese food recipes and dining guide is that a unique Chinese food is dim sum. Actually dim sum is more than just a category of dishes; it’s an eating habit. Dim sums are small dishes taken for snacks or tea time (in Chinese: yam cha); they are served … Read more Chinese Dining Guide
KAISEKI CUISINE The Kaiseki meal is part of the first tea ceremony of the year. It is presented with a special touch of gaiety and grace. This meal is a fairly substantial feast prepared by the host that usually begins promptly at noon. As a matter of fact, the menu for formal Japanese dinners has … Read more Traditional Dining
DINING IN JAPAN Eating Scenarios for Westerners Scenario 1 Tom was at the dinner table for the first time with his new host family. His host mother, Mrs. Yoshida, was a good cook, and there was plenty of food on the table. Tom enjoyed the meal as well as the pleasant conversation. He ate so … Read more Japanese/ Western Dining Differences