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Kinja Eats: Jjajangmyun

September 10, 2018

Kinja is currently looking to hire an experienced Sushi Chef. We would prefer someone with previous and varied experience preparing both traditional and modern Japanese Sushi. We are also looking for help in the kitchen as well as an additional server. The ability to work well with others and handle constructive advice is a must. We are an easy going family owned establishment so we are looking for someone who can fit in to that kind of an environment. At the same time we take our business very seriously in that we provide the highest quality ingredients and dishes that we can to our customers. If you are interested in and qualified for this position then please contact us.

Daily Dish: Jja-Jang-Myun

(Black Bean Noodle)

This Korean favorite is comprised of our delicious house noodles and stir fried mixed vegetables,...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

All Things Sushi — Part 4

September 03, 2018

For the final chapter of our 4 part history of sushi as it changed, grew and spread around the globe, we will be discussing the health benefits it offers and the different “spins” that have been put on it in recent times, primarily in the U.S.

Sushi—most especially those forms of sushi that feature uncooked fish, raw vegetables and lightly seasoned rice—are jam packed full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. This is largely due to the fact that none of the innate nutritional value of the ingredients is lost through cooking processes. For a detailed look at the value that sushi offers as a food, we will take a look at an excerpt from an article written by www.organicfacts.net this article is titled 7 impressive benefits of sushi and all rights are owned by organicfacts.net.

7 Impressive Benefits Of Sushi

Sushi is a...read more

History Author: Kinja

All Things Sushi — Part 3

July 31, 2018

Before we get to our post, we would like to remind everyone that we are hiring an experienced sushi chef (on the job training is available), as well as kitchen help and servers. Contact us to learn more or apply today!

In part 3 of our 4 part examination of the history of sushi from conception to modern representation, we will be looking at the introduction of sushi into Western culture. The following is taken from wikipedia.

Sushi and Western culture:The Oxford English Dictionary notes the earliest written mention of sushi in an 1893 book, Japanese Interiors, where it mentions that "Domestics served us with tea and sushi or rice sandwiches".[20][21] However, there is also mention of sushi in a Japanese-English dictionary from 1873,[22] and an 1879 article on Japanese cookery in the journal Notes and Queries.[23]...read more

History Author: Kinja

All Things Sushi — Part 2

July 31, 2018

In this article, we will further explore the history of sushi as it developed and spread around the world. The following is and excerpt from wikipedia that gives a general idea of its progression through time.

Sushi in Japan:The earliest reference to sushi in Japan appeared in 718 in the Yōrō Code (養老律令 Yōrō-ritsuryō). As an example of tax paid by actual items, it is written down as "雑鮨五斗 (about 64 liters of zakonosushi or zatsunosushi?)". However, there is no way to know what this "sushi" was or even how it was pronounced. By the 9th and 10th century "鮨" and "鮓" are read as "sushi". This "sushi" was...read more

History Author: Kinja

All Things Sushi — Part 1

July 24, 2018

Pretty much everyone nowadays is familiar with sushi and the hate it or love it atmosphere that surrounds it. Sushi has been known by many names in even more countries over the centuries. Some of the earliest records of the preparation of sushi date back as far as the first and second century AD and became known as naresushi. Instead of consisting of fish and rice to be eating together, the fish was preserved in a mixture of fermented rice and salt to keep it stable for storage. Fast forward a couple millenia and the dish is now a worldwide phenomena and staple recognized by just about everyone the world over....read more

History Author: Kinja

We are hiring now!

June 11, 2018

We are also hiring full-time and part-time help in the kitchen and servers, if you are interest please contact us as soon as possible!

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Announcement | Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

The Many Dishes of Kinja

April 19, 2018

We are an easy going family owned establishment so we are looking for someone who can fit in to that kind of an environment. At the same time we take our business very seriously in that we provide the highest quality ingredients and dishes that we can to our customers. If you are interested in and qualified for this position then please contact us!

The Daily Dish: Bul-go-gi

Today's daily dish is comprised of tender korean thin sliced choice beef, soaked in a seasoned soy sauce and garlic...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

What Kinja Has To Offer

April 16, 2018

The snow is melted, the clouds are leaving, the weather is warming up and so is our kitchen! Now as always, is the perfect time to come visit...read more

Announcement Author: Kinja