How to Eat Sushi: You've Been Doing it Wrong
Coming to you straight from the sushi chef’s mouth, VICE MUNCHIES presents the dos and don’ts of eating sushi, as taught by Tokyo's Naomichi Yasuda. Be warned: You've been doing it wrong. Runtime: 6 min.
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The Flavors of Japan & South Korea
The Flavors of Japan & South Korea
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Tauck offers three immersive ways to explore Japan and South Korea—each designed to bring you closer to the heart of these extraordinary destinations and offering a deeply immersive journey. Traveling to Japan & South Korea is the very essence of what it means to explore: stepping beyond the familiar, embracing new perspectives, and discovering cultures rich in tradition and innovation. Every moment invites discovery. And perhaps the most delicious way to connect is through the region’s cuisine—from artfully prepared sushi to vibrant street food and local spirits—each telling a story of place and people. Whether by land or sea, it’s more than a journey—it’s an adventure in learning, tasting, and experiencing something truly unforgettable.
Japan
Kaiseki: The Ultimate Expression of Japanese Cuisine
The highly refined style of dining known as kaiseki has evolved from the elaborate Zen Buddhist tea ceremony of the 16th century, and is viewed as the ultimate expression of Japanese cuisine. In this documentary from The Culinary Institute of America, four masters of the kaiseki tradition display their art. Runtime: 11 min.
Tea Ceremony Kyoto
Japanese tea ceremonies are focused on enjoying the moment and remembering it will never come back again. While participating, the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility are of utmost importance. Learn more and watch the ritual in this detailed short film. Runtime: 8 min.
South Korea
Korean Barbecue at Seoul’s Majang Meat Market
Jia Choi, professor of Korean food studies, explains the basics of Korea’s barbecue, grilling beef on a table top pine charcoal grill and consuming it wrapped in lettuce and topped with garlic, green onion, sesame oil and pickles. Runtime: 4 min.
How a Gochujang Master Perfected a 100-Year-Old Recipe
Now this is a sauce you should know. In Andong, South Korea, fourth-generation gochujang master Choi, Myung Hee works on a 100-year-old recipe for the fermented red chile paste and here she shares it. Runtime: 8 min.
Why We Eat: Kimchi
Chef Ji Hye Kim speaks about kimchi, touching the centuries-old practice and cultural traditions around preparing and consuming kimchi in Korea and demonstrating three unique preparations of the dish—proving that kimchi is way more than just fermented cabbage. Runtime: 13 min.
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