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Japanese Chilled Dan Dan Noodles: My Summer Lifesaver

The Story by Coco The Recipe & Kitchen Notes by Kiki (With support from each other, always) Last summer, we were having a casual, slightly chaotic get-together at our place. Kiki walked in, opened her bag, and pulled out bundles of dry noodles alongside a single glass jar filled with...

The Gyoza: The First Thing I Cook When I'm Homesick

By Kiki (With moral support and editing from Coco) When you think of Japanese food, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Sushi? Tempura? A steaming bowl of ramen? Let’s be honest for a second. That is not the food most of us are actually making...

Takoyaki from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Born and raised in Japan, we now live in the vibrant heart of Berlin as Japanese Food Consultants, chefs, and recipe creators. This newsletter is born from our unique background—a space where we cast a multi-dimensional spotlight on Japanese cuisine and the rich culture and stories hidden behind it,...

Japanese Cream Stew from Witch Hat Atelier

Welcome to the commemorative first issue of DECODED. Born and raised in Japan, we now live in the vibrant heart of Berlin as Japanese Food Consultants, chefs, and recipe creators. This newsletter is born from our unique background—a space where we cast a multi-dimensional spotlight on Japanese cuisine and...

Greetings from Kiki & Coco

We are KIKI, a Berlin-based creative unit dedicated to unlocking the hidden potential of Japanese food culture. We don’t just "cook" Japanese food. We provide full-service creative solutions, from high-level branding and strategy to visual production, bridging the gap between Japan and Europe through the lens of...

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