During a recent trip to Japan – which resulted in our newly launched Made In Japan edit – we were reminded that the sensibility that defines Japanese style also runs deep through its food. It is not loud or overly complicated, and it doesn’t need to be. From the quiet precision of a sushi counter to the warmth of an izakaya, Japan’s restaurateurs have long understood something that the rest of the world is still catching up on – that great cooking is, above all, an act of respect. Here, we asked some of the London-based finest to share what they know, and how you can bring some of those elements into your own kitchen.
