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Author: Tom Nakamura

Tom brings a decade of international kitchen experience to CookingZone. After completing his diploma at Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo, he spent four years as a sous chef in professional kitchens across Tokyo, Bangkok, Rome, and Shanghai. His writing focuses on making authentic Asian techniques accessible to home cooks without diluting the technique. He handles Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Middle Eastern recipe development at the publication.
Vietnamese Bun Cha Hanoi: Grilled Pork in Nuoc Cham
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Vietnamese Bun Cha Hanoi: Grilled Pork in Nuoc Cham

Tom NakamuraApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Walk any alley in the Old Quarter of Hanoi between eleven in the morning and two in the afternoon and…

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21 min read
Mapo Tofu: The Sichuan Classic of Fire and Numbing Spice
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Mapo Tofu: The Sichuan Classic of Fire and Numbing Spice

Tom NakamuraApril 14, 2026April 16, 2026

The first thing you notice is the color. Not red exactly, but something deeper — the color of brick after…

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18 min read
Cabbage Steaks with Miso Butter and Toasted Sesame
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Cabbage Steaks with Miso Butter and Toasted Sesame

Tom NakamuraApril 11, 2026April 14, 2026

Cabbage Might Be the Most Disrespected Vegetable in the American Kitchen Think about it. When was the last time you…

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18 min read
Tteokbokki: Crispy-Chewy Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce
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Tteokbokki: Crispy-Chewy Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce

Tom NakamuraApril 9, 2026April 14, 2026

This is the recipe that broke TikTok. Seriously. Search “tteokbokki” on any social platform and you will find thousands of…

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14 min read
Keema Pav: Mumbai’s Spiced Lamb Mince with Buttery Rolls
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Keema Pav: Mumbai’s Spiced Lamb Mince with Buttery Rolls

Tom NakamuraApril 8, 2026April 14, 2026

At ten o’clock on a Thursday night in South Mumbai, the stretch of Mohammad Ali Road between Minara Masjid and…

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14 min read
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Homemade Pita and Tzatziki
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Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Homemade Pita and Tzatziki

Tom NakamuraApril 4, 2026

Souvlaki is Greek fast food at its finest. Cubes of meat, marinated in olive oil, lemon, and oregano, threaded onto…

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17 min read

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