Personal log – Zephyr Codex

Life in Japan : How to Discard Used Cooking Oil

From the cucur frying, now i have quite an amount of dirty oil with me. I learn after arriving in Japan that getting rid of cooking oil has a special procedure. Apparently, you should not pour it down the drain even if it is cold. Oil down the drain is the main reason the pipe…

Life in Japan : Shark Fin Bun from Chef Kuromori

Shark, a fish where nothing is wasted. This is the last and most incredible dish i got from Chef Kuromori, steam bun with shark fin. Now a lot of people know shark fin as a luxurious food from China that spike a lot of outrages on the events where sharks were threw back into the…

Life in Japan : Social Distancing Mini Game @ Covid-19

Time is tough but game and don’t lose your smile. I came across this mini game on facebook today allegedly made by a Japanese and had a blast. It is a simple game where you click on the crowd to disperse them to ensure no one is in your green circle. Whenever someone invade your…

Life in Japan : Meet Kuromori’s Char Siu Bun

Remember the Shumai? Now come meet its cousin. I ordered some buns along the Shumai and today is the day to finally taste the REAL Char Siu Bun. I still remember when i was in Mexico, i craved for bun out of the blue and through the almighty google learned how to make pork bun….

Life in Japan : Legendary Shumai by Chef Kuromori

My friend is really a legend. Most brilliant and passionate chef i know in person. And amidst the pandemic, let’s all support the shops we love to get through. Remember i ordered some dim sum? They arrived 2 days ago. I was soooooo excited. Many restaurants are affected by Covid-19 and so does my friend’s….