Game Day with Japanese

Sunday, September 24

I invited my friends to watch the Steelers game together with my family. My mom and I cooked together! J was in charge of cleaning! It was such a fun time. (Even though the game sucked...)

Appetizer

Glass Noodle Salad

Salad

Chikuzenni (Lotus Root, Burdock, Green Beans, Daikon Radish, Carrot, Beef, Konnyaku)

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Mom's Karaage

Pawpaw!

Yama sushi

Friday, August 18

Yay, it's Friday! I stopped by at my friend's new Yoga studio in the evening and went to Yama Sushi for dinner. I was glad that I could take J with me finally. We enjoyed the meal.

Bento

Pork Meatball, Zucchini, Green Beans, Broccoli, Corn Rice

Dinner at Yama Sushi

Sashimi Appetizer: Tuna, Yellow Tail, Red Snapper, Salmon

Saba (Mackerel)

Surume Ika (Squid)

Hamachi Kama (Yellow Tail's Jaw)

Unakyu (Unagi & Cucumber) and Oshinko (Daikon Radish Pickles)

Maguro Donburi and Sashimi Dinner

Friday, July 7.

I was off today. J and I went to Strip District and got fresh fish. It was such a gourmet day!

Breakfast

Pittsburgh Hash (?), Scrambled Egg: I tried to make the Pamela's Pittsburgh Hash, but it didn't work. Well, I used leftovers of sausage and sauerkraut. I guess there were not enough sausages.

Lunch

Maguro Donburi

Dinner

Cucumber Salad

Potato, Carrot, Onion

Salmon, Tuna, Flounder, Scallop: This cost about less than $25. I think I am not going to eat out for Sashimi anymore in Pittsburgh.

Farewell Party at Benihana

Friday, June 2

I went to Benihana for my co-worker's farewell party. We were going to MadMex but it was too busy. Anyway we had a good time. It was first time for me to go to Hibachi in Pittsburgh. Because I do not like the Hibachi style.

Dinner at Benihana 

Onion Soup  

Salad

Filet Mignon

Kiku Before the Show

Friday, May 19

I got show tickets for my friend birthday. The Penguins game started on 8 pm. After the Pens win, the main show just started. It was all for my friend but I enjoyed a lot.

Dinner at Kiku

Seaweed Salad ... I had sashimi too, but I deleted the picture in accident.

Yama Sushi

Tuesday, May 3

I got a txt from my friend on the way home if I was interested in sushi for dinner. Heck Yeah! The Japanese restaurant is her favorite and she had asked me if it is really Japanese. To be honest, I was not excited to much, but it surprised me! I can't wait to go back with J.

Dinner at Yama Sushi

  Sashimi Appetizer: Salmon, Yellow Tail, Red Snapper, Tuna

Surume Ika: I loved it!

Hamachi Kama: I will order this every time I come here!

Sashimi Dinner

Thursday, April 13

I had such a great day. I got up early just like normal weekday and send J off to work. After doing dishes, I took dogs to North Park and enjoyed about 90 minutes hike. I came back home and put my bike in the car, then I went to the trail by Allegheny river. After nice ride, I went to Strip District and bought some fresh fish for dinner. Happy Thursday!

Dinner

My Favorite Shochu, Kanehachi.

Sashimi: Salmon, Tuna, Flounder, Flounder Fin, Yellow Tail

Daikon Radish

Brussels Sprout 

Konnyaku and Bean Sprout

Pork Meatballs and Daikon Oroshi

Rice

Friday Off

Friday, March 10

I was off today. It was such a productive day (just about food). See what I had.

Breakfast

Dashimaki (Japanese Egg Omelette), Bokchoy, Miso Soup, Rice: Actually, I did some prep last night for J's bento. But he didn't need it eventually. I had some extra good breakfast.

Lunch at K Asian Bistro

Lunch Bento Box $10: Its' really good deal. The meal was ok. I am not sure if I pick here to eat sushi, but I'd be happy to come back for lunch special.

Miso Soup and Salad: Salad is ok. Miso soup was not good at all.

Sashimi (Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper), California Roll, Fried Chicken and Rice

Striped Bass, Surf Clam, Octopus: This is not a part of Lunch Bento. They were all right.

Dinner

Glass Noodle Salad

Flounder with Bokchoy and Enoki Mushrooms

Gyoza

Ehou Maki for Setsubun 2017

Saturday, February 4

I had dinner with my friends last night. As I was tired, I came back home early and went to bed. Then I took Yoga class at 7:30 am this morning. I felt good! 

Dinner

Setsubun Meal: We eat Sushi Roll on February 3 (Setsubun Holiday) for good luck. It is one day late but I still try to follow Japanese tradition. This is first time I made Ehou Maki (Sushi Roll for Setsubun) since I left Japan. I think I did a good job. Also we had steamed clams and salad.

Ehou Maki: Cucumber, Shrimp, Egg Omelet, Pickled Daikon Radish, Shitake Mushroom, Avocado, Sesame Seeds

Steamed Clams: Cook Clams with minced garlic and oil for a minute. Add cooking sake and steam until the clams opened. 

Happy New Year 2017!

Monday, January 2

I was so dead on New Years day. So Monday, 2nd was more like New Years Day for me. I had Osechi and spent time with family. Hope everyone has a great year in 2017.

Year of Rooster!