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Looking for a beverage that pairs well with your favorite Japanese food here at Sushi Shack All You Can Eat in Plano, TX? Look no further than green tea! Green tea pairs deliciously with virtually every type of Japanese food. In particular, green tea complements the nuanced flavors of popular dishes like sashimi, sushi, udon and unagi. Green Tea Origins & Flavors Green tea is widely considered to have originated in China, and legend has it that the first green tea was accide

If you’re a fan of Japanese food, you’ve probably had a bento box before. The bento box might just seem like a trendy Japanese meal presented in an aesthetically pleasing box, but bento boxes have been a staple of Japanese culinary history for centuries -- about 8 centuries, in fact! Read on to learn all about when, how and why the bento came to be the uber popular meal-in-a-box it is today – with Sushi Shack, your friendly Japanese foodie and purveyor here in Plano, TX. Bent

Who doesn’t love tempura? Tempura is forever a favorite among our customers here at Sushi Shack in Plano, TX – and for good reason! Golden fried with the perfect amount of crunch, yet still delightfully light and airy, tempura is oh-so-satisfying and absolutely delicious. Want to learn more about this fan-favorite Japanese dish? Check out these 10 fun facts about tempura! 1. Classic tempura batter consists of only three simple ingredients: cake flour, eggs, and cold water. 2.

Sushi may well be Japan's best-known and best-loved food import globally, but very popular in Japan yet underrated elsewhere is tofu! Of course, tofu is not solely a Japanese food and is found in most Asian cuisines, but it is a very versatile and essential ingredient in households and restaurants in Japan. Tofu is popular year-round, but is thought to be the best in the winter months as the soybean harvesting season comes to an end. As it is made primarily from soybeans, tof