mellie | tummyrumbles.com - Part 20

Itsukushima (Miyajima) Street Food: Rice Crackers

I yearn for these rice crackers found on the island of Itsukushima. Sakata doesn’t even come close to the thick, spicy, smoky flavours of these beauties once they come off the hot grill. To eat them still warm is absolutely crunchy bliss.

They come in a variety of [...]

Itsukushima (Miyajima) Treats: Manju

Itsukushima is well known throughout Japan for its old growth forest and maple trees, which was probably inspiration for the islands most famous treat, the Momiji Manju. The outside is similar to a cake, made from flour, rice powder and buckwheat. Inside, one traditionally finds an (sweetened red bean paste), although [...]

Itsukushima (Miyajima) – Japan

Excuse me while I break with normal programming to take you back to some of the highlights (foodie and otherwise) of our trip to Japan in October 2007.

From Hiroshima, a short JR ferry ride will see you at Itsukushima Island, more popularly known as Miyajima. The island is home to [...]

Troika

106 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Phone 03 9663 0221

I am quite partial to a bevy at Troika, especially after a hard day at work. They do a pretty good bread/dips plate too.

Taking garnish too far…

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