Press & Publicity

“Freshly made sushi is not easy to find first thing on a Monday morning, as the fishmongers are closed. However, we managed it for a taste test at the BBC!” Reporting on the Japanese government’s decision to certify Washoku sushi chefs abroad, to keep quality high (more here: Freshly Made Sushi), I was asked in […]

Ever had stale, soggy sushi from the supermarket that has left you wanting the real thing? Sushi is now so readily available, wherever you find yourself, however the standards vary hugely. The Telegraph asked me for my thoughts and experiences when it comes to bad sushi outside of Japan. The original article is here: ‘No […]

  Yuki’s Kitchen Cookery School featured in the Guardian Travel section as part of ‘Now you’re Cooking: Top Foodie Courses Around the UK’ last December. This New Year, I am hoping to make more time to try some of the other schools that featured in the article, they look excellent. Yuki

’20 ways to eat like a Japanese woman’ – a light hearted article from stylist magazine, which I was asked to feature in. The Japanese take pride and joy in our knifes at home and Stylist like my students noticed my love for my knifes. If you are wanted to learn a few new skills, I […]

I am delighted to tell you that I have launched my very first perfume called ‘Yuki’. It is a part of the 95 percent series from the brand Illuminum. I was lucky enough to be involved with a great team and creative director Asakala Greaghty, as we worked closely to build this fantastic brand and fragrance. […]

Olive Magazine asked me to reveal a few must haves in my Japanese kitchen. So the September issue features a guide about Japanese cooking and essential kit for your kitchen. If you want to experience a true authentic Japanese dinner style, I recommend this article so that your next sushi dining experience will make you feel […]

Oyakodon is a favourite street food in Japan. Everyone loves an egg from time to time and the Guardian wanted to celebrate eggs with a range off different recipes, showing the variety of ways to cook them. My choice of dish to share is Oyako Don, a rice based dish with chicken and egg toppings. […]

Do you have a taste for fermented foods? Back in the Summer it was a real pleasure to spend the day talking to Susie Rushton from Vogue magazine, about all things fermented! I had at the beginning of the year, started my Miso Making classes at Yuki’s Kitchen and this was the focus of much […]

When travelling, I have always enjoying buying pottery or different bits and pieces for my kitchen. Each brings back a specific memory from a certain trip or place I lived. Whenever I have people over or when my students come to my house for a class, the first compliments go to my kitchen and they often […]

If you fancy super healthy Japanese cooking, you should know we never compromise flavour in Japan! I am always trying to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle, as Japanese food is inherently healthy. The online magazine Red wanted to discuss exactly that. Japanese healthy cooking is not a secret, thought it’s not a task most […]

“Robert Elms invited me in to the studio in April, to discuss the rising popularity of Japanese food in the UK. He clearly knows his fish!” It is not often that you get the chance to discuss Japanese food on the radio here in the UK! It was a pleasure discussing some of the lesser […]

I am always on the hunt for ways of merging Japanese and other style of cooking together. This enjoyable tofu hummus recipe does exactly that. It is a light hummus that is a wonderful Spring or Summer treat, ideal for picnics and barbecues. The Guardian featured this recipe in their 10 Best Tofu Recipes in March 2015 . […]

At the beginning of the year, Chelsie Collins from the Good Food magazine came to visit and try a Gyoza class. As part of my Street Food Cookery Course; I teach this Gyoza class and demonstrate three different ways to cook the Gyoza. I also teach the simple method used to make them alongside tips […]

The February issue of Jamie magazine is dedicated to Asian food and I was asked to give some sushi rolling tips which are included in the ‘Ask the Expert’ feature. If you have been to one of my classes, you’ll know that I love to encourage experimentation when it comes to sushi. Try new ingredients that […]

At the end of last year, Anita Pati from Foodepedia visited one of my Sushi making classes here in Crystal Palace. The evening was lively and great fun, as we made many types of sushi that can easily be prepared at home. I like to teach recipes that I think people will actually want to do when […]

If you have mastered sushi rice and have perfected your rolling technique, you will no doubt be wondering how best to present and serve sushi to your guests. In Japan, we say that you also eat with your eyes, so presentation is as important as how a dish tastes. Arranging sushi is an enjoyable part […]

I was asked to appear on the BBC evening news, for an interview about Washoku and its new status as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage! Despite the rush of the day, it was great to be in the news studio and to meet Zeinab Badawi. There is much more to Japanese food than just sushi and this […]

What is your favourite Japanese seasoning? The stylish magazine Shortlist likes to give their readers a narrowed down version of the best and most current products to buy. I was asked to give my top three Japanese seasonings to use when cooking Japanese dishes at home. Japanese cooking uses a lot of ingredients but these seasonings […]

Following the launch of Sushi at Home, Jake Wallis Simons from the Sunday Telegraph came to visit and try sushi rolling for himself. We really don’t always use raw fish in sushi back home in Japan and there are plenty of exquisite ingredients, that can be used to make a delicious filling. Once the key […]