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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.
Chicken Tikka Masala from Scratch: Smoky, Spiced, and Restaurant-Quality
Dinner

Chicken Tikka Masala from Scratch: Smoky, Spiced, and Restaurant-Quality

Tom NakamuraMarch 6, 2026March 17, 2026

Authentic chicken tikka masala with yogurt-marinated chicken, bloomed spices, and a creamy tomato sauce finished with kasuri methi. Includes the science of yogurt marinades and spice layering techniques.

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15 min read
Korean Corn Dogs: The Crispy Cheese-Pull Street Food Everyone Loves
Main Dishes

Korean Corn Dogs: The Crispy Cheese-Pull Street Food Everyone Loves

Tom NakamuraJanuary 22, 2026April 18, 2026

Why Korean Corn Dogs Have Conquered Global Street Food You might also enjoy our Fish Tacos recipe. For more tips,…

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12 min read
Authentic Pad Thai at Home
Main Dishes

Authentic Pad Thai at Home

Tom NakamuraDecember 16, 2025April 18, 2026

Pad Thai stands as Thailand’s most iconic dish, recognized worldwide yet frequently misunderstood in home kitchens. When executed properly, this…

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10 min read
Quick Chicken Curry That is Better Than Takeout
Main Dishes

Quick Chicken Curry That is Better Than Takeout

Tom NakamuraDecember 8, 2025April 18, 2026

Few dishes embody the warmth, depth, and complexity of home cooking quite like a well-made chicken curry. Whether you’re drawn…

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12 min read
Authentic Homemade Falafel: Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside
Main Dishes

Authentic Homemade Falafel: Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside

Tom NakamuraNovember 6, 2025April 18, 2026

The Ancient Origins and Global Journey of Falafel Falafel is one of the world’s most beloved street foods, with origins…

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12 min read
The Secret to Restaurant-Quality Stir-Fry at Home
Cooking Techniques

The Secret to Restaurant-Quality Stir-Fry at Home

Tom NakamuraOctober 31, 2025April 18, 2026

There is a reason restaurant stir-fries taste so much better than most home attempts. It comes down to one thing: heat.

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8 min read

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