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Displaying all articles tagged:
Japan
the other critics
Nov. 26, 2019
Michelin No Longer Dreams of Jiro
The organization stripped the famed sushi chef’s restaurant of its three stars for a surprising reason.
By
Nikita Richardson
slurp
Aug. 8, 2019
Tomato Ramen Is the Noodle Innovation We Need Now
Add a big fistful of grated cheese while you’re at it.
By
Richard Morgan
news you can booze
May 15, 2018
Get Ready to Feel the Pain of a Japanese Whiskey Shortage
Some of the country’s best distillers have started rationing supplies.
By
Clint Rainey
tie-ins
Mar. 20, 2018
Uniqlo’s New Ramen Shirts Are Actually Pretty Great
The company has incorporated eight famous ramen logos into “playful” wearable designs.
By
Clint Rainey
news you can booze
Mar. 7, 2018
Coca-Cola Will Finally Start Adding Alcohol to Its Soda
The company will roll out its version of chuhai in Japan.
By
Clint Rainey
health concerns
Jan. 17, 2018
Japanese City Activates Emergency Alert System After Store Sells Deadly Blowfish
Five packages went out, and so far three have been recovered.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Dec. 20, 2017
KFC Has Engineered ‘Low Smell’ Chicken in Japan
Its ostensible purpose is not annoying fellow commuters on the train ride home.
By
Clint Rainey
seasons greetings
Nov. 9, 2017
This Holiday Season, You Don’t
Not
Need Cake-Flavored White Pepsi
Christmas Cola is coming to town in Japan, even if you’ve been nice this year.
By
Clint Rainey
everybody loves his tastes
Nov. 9, 2017
Japan Immediately Sold Out of the Fast-food Cheeseburger Trump Ate
Curious crowds were quick to consume all of Munch’s Burger Shack’s food.
By
Clint Rainey
well-done threat
Nov. 6, 2017
Trump’s Steak–and–Ice Cream Terror Continues Across Asia
He kicked off his trip to Japan with the “best quality” steak and a chocolate sundae.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Nov. 3, 2017
KFC’s New Beauty Product Is a Bath Bomb That Smells Like Fried Chicken
Your whole palm or arm will be lickable after this relaxing bath.
By
Clint Rainey
candy
July 26, 2017
Rest of World Simply Cannot Get Enough of Japan’s Kit Kats
“We have Kit Kat back in Germany, but it’s not the same.”
By
Rachel Sugar
today in fruit
May 4, 2017
A Man Ordered an Airline’s Gluten-Free ‘Meal’ — and Got a Single Banana
The salt is what made it a complete breakfast.
By
Chris Crowley
it’ll rough you up
Apr. 25, 2017
Coca-Cola Insists It Made Coke ‘Healthy’ by Putting Fiber in It
It boasts “five grams of indigestible dextrin.”
By
Clint Rainey
Mar. 30, 2017
There’s A Cotton-Candy-Pizza Hybrid — And It’s Actually Pretty Popular
▶️ Too good to be true?
By
Lizzy Halberstadt
show me the maki
Mar. 14, 2017
MLB All-Star Negotiates ‘Unlimited Sushi’ Into Japanese Baseball Contract
This may be the best contract demand of all time.
By
Clint Rainey
food art
Mar. 6, 2017
These Fruit Carvings Will Make You Feel Terrible About Your Knife Skills
Japanese
mukimono
master Gaku eats his art once he’s done, too.
By
Clint Rainey
Mar. 3, 2017
Hard-Core Brunchers Can Now Relax in Japan’s Maple-Syrup Baths
After your coffee bath, but right before your ramen bath.
By
Clint Rainey
weird
Feb. 27, 2017
Panda Sex Is Great News for Tokyo Restaurant
Totenko Co.’s stocks jumped following a major mating announcement.
By
Chris Crowley
innovation
Feb. 24, 2017
Japan Finally Invents Spreadable Coffee for Toast
It’s like the Frappuccino version of Nutella.
By
Chris Crowley
video feed
Feb. 21, 2017
Pizza Hut Japan Is Bringing Back Its Store Run Entirely by Cats
Maybe they’ve learned managerial skills since their last attempt?
By
Clint Rainey
excess
Feb. 9, 2017
Here’s What a $22 Strawberry Looks Like
Hint: a lot like other strawberries.
By
Chris Crowley
stunt foods
Jan. 31, 2017
Nestlé Is Making Kit Kat ‘Sushi’ Bars in Japan
Two of life’s biggest cravings finally available as one.
By
Clint Rainey
believe me it’s beautiful
Jan. 23, 2017
BLT Steak’s Japan Outposts Are Selling a $50 Trump Burger
The restaurant brand — which is opening inside the new Trump International Hotel — is embracing the president.
By
Clint Rainey
seafood
Jan. 5, 2017
Here’s a Bluefin Tuna That Just Sold for $632,000
$1,356 per pound of endangered seafood.
By
Chris Crowley
innovation
Dec. 21, 2016
Japan’s Latest Burger Innovation Replaces Buns With Beef
It’s just a pile of patties.
By
Chris Crowley
video feed
Nov. 16, 2016
Yet Again, a New Ramen Ad Is Better Than Anything on American TV
Westworld
can’t compete.
By
Chris Crowley
innovation
Nov. 8, 2016
Take a Ramen Bath to Recover From This Election
It’s the least you deserve.
By
Chris Crowley
collaborations
Nov. 1, 2016
Shake Shack Japan Will Serve a ‘Michelin-Starred’ Burger for One Day Only
It’s comes with bacon, marinated cucumbers, and red miso.
By
Chris Crowley
okay
Oct. 11, 2016
Cutting-Edge Japanese Company Pioneers Fake Foods As Fashion Accessories
Finally, you can accessorize with soba.
By
Chris Crowley
wasabi attacks
Oct. 4, 2016
Japanese Sushi Chain Apologizes for Serving Foreigners ‘Excessive’ Wasabi
The chefs claim they thought tourists were “seeking more excitement.”
By
Clint Rainey
gimmicks
Sept. 26, 2016
Japan Releases Burger With a Bacon ‘Tongue’ Hanging Out
It also includes purple cheese sauce and a coffin-shaped box.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Sept. 21, 2016
McDonald’s Japan Rolls Out Pumpkin-Spiced Fries
The chain chooses to ruin the one thing it sort of does right.
By
Clint Rainey
one-click planet
Aug. 16, 2016
Amazon’s New Cooking Show Lets Viewers Order the Food Directly
But it’s only in Japan, for now.
By
Clint Rainey
puff piece
Aug. 8, 2016
Japanese Company Claims It’s Developed Nonlethal Puffer Fish
It argues a farmed species means laws regulating the dangerous dish can be relaxed.
By
Clint Rainey
video feed
July 29, 2016
This Japanese Ramen Ad Is Literally Everything
Like, actually every single thing you can think of, crammed into a single two-and-a-half-minute magnum opus.
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
July 20, 2016
Now McDonald’s Is Reaping the Benefits of the
Pokémon Go
Phenomenon
Every restaurant in Japan is about to be a gym, and the company’s stock is surging as a result.
By
Clint Rainey
naked lunch
July 13, 2016
Japan’s Naked Restaurant Vows Not to Put Overweight People on a Scale
Great news: Patrons can now be any weight or age.
By
Clint Rainey
innovation
July 8, 2016
Ikea Unleashes All-Black ‘Ninja Dogs’ in Japan
They’re made with activated charcoal, of course, and only available in Japan.
By
Chris Crowley
Tie-ins
June 24, 2016
Japanese Chain Debuts Predictably Bonkers
Ghostbusters
Burgers
Of course there’s a Stay Puft Marshmallow burger for dessert.
By
Clint Rainey
Naked Lunch
June 13, 2016
Japan Now Has a Naked Restaurant, Too
It’s taking things a step further by banning old and overweight customers.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
May 18, 2016
McDonald’s Is Giving Away Gold Fries in Japan
To win, all you have to do is take photos with a special McFry filter.
By
Clint Rainey
Tie Ins
May 16, 2016
Of Course Japan Gets
Captain America
–Themed Ramen
The Marvel-branded stunt noodles come from Ippudo, no less.
By
Chris Crowley
The Chain Gang
Apr. 1, 2016
McDonald’s Unleashes a ‘Giga’ Mac in Japan
It’s a real monster.
By
Clint Rainey
Viral Desserts
Mar. 31, 2016
Here’s the New Japanese Water Cake That Will Debut at Smorgasburg
Like artisanal Jell-O, available 1,000 servings at a time.
By
Chris Crowley
Big Ideas
Mar. 29, 2016
Starbucks Will Debut Alcoholic Frappuccinos in Japan
It’s about time.
By
Clint Rainey
Okay
Mar. 3, 2016
Japan Finally Gives the World What It’s Been Waiting For: Ramen Sandwiches
This is culinary innovation.
By
Chris Crowley
Stunt Foods
Feb. 8, 2016
A Japanese Chef Created Chocolate Ramen for Valentine’s Day
It’s sure to make for a bittersweet dinner date.
By
Clint Rainey
Candy
Jan. 29, 2016
Japan Gives the World Sake-Flavored Kit Kats
Will someone please bring some back for Grub next time they’re in Tokyo?
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Jan. 27, 2016
McDonald’s Japan Needs a Name for Its New Potato-Topped Stunt Burger
Something catchier than “Juicy Beef Burger With Hot Potatoes Grown in Hokkaido, Cheddar Cheese, and Specially Made Onion Sauce Flavored With Burnt Soy Sauce.”
By
Clint Rainey
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