The Story by Coco & The Recipe & Kitchen Notes by Kiki Hi, I’m Coco. If you’re reading this, you probably already love Japanese food. Sushi, ramen, tempura—Japan has so many incredible dishes that the world has come to love. But now that you’ve found us...
I need to make a small confession: when it comes to rice, I am incredibly particular. I was born and raised in Niigata—a region in Japan universally celebrated as the ultimate "rice country." Growing up surrounded by endless, golden paddy fields and eating some of the most...
The Story by Coco The Recipe & Kitchen Notes by Kiki On a crisp Winter night in Berlin last year, I was heading to a year-end Bonenkai (potluck party) with my local crew. Kiki was on dessert duty, and she had promised a "rich, decadent chocolate cake."...
The Story by Coco The Recipe & Kitchen Notes by Kiki (With support from each other, always) I have to tell you, Kiki is low-key hilarious. Whenever she creates a flawless new recipe, she sneaks up to me with this massive, unstoppable grin and proudly declares, "I just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
