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Eater
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Eater
Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, These Are the Japanese Food and Drinks to Try at Dodger Stadium
Even with the fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani's move from the Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, few predicted the season-altering force he would become. Many call it the Ohtani Effect, especially after the team won the 2024 World Series. When Ohtani comes to bat, cheers erupt through Chavez Ravine, with fans clamoring to catch a home run. TV ratings are up for Dodgers games, the number of Japanese tourists flying in to watch the Dodgers play has increased, and as of March 2025, Major League Baseball jerseys bearing the name 'Ohtani' are the most popular on earth. But the Ohtani effect extends beyond just the scoreboard. Dodger Stadium has embraced the popularity of the Japan-born star, along with pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, expanding its Japanese concessions to reflect the increased interest '[Ohtani] has brought new fans,' Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten told 'He's changed the mix of demographics at our stadium for games. We have changed some of the merchandise [and] some of the concession offerings.' Below are some of the existing and expanded Japanese options at Dodger Stadium for the 2025 season. Field Level The 2025 season introduced an LA-ified chicken katsu double-decker sandwich that uses Texas toast, Kewpie mayonnaise, creamy avocado, arugula, and applewood bacon. Find it on the Field Level near Section 8. In 2024, the Tokyo-based Tsukiji Gindaco and the Dodgers formed a partnership that introduced traditional takoyaki in Section 45. The savory octopus ball is filled with green onion, pickled ginger, and tempura. It's also a staple at baseball stadiums throughout Japan, including the Tokyo Dome. In the era of Ohtani, the stand also serves a takoyaki sauce-flavored Dodger Dog. In Field 8, shockingly good sushi is served at Delicious Hospitality. Is it more comparable to retail (read: grocery store) sushi? Absolutely. But quite good for what's being offered at one of the nation's last standing original ballparks. Japanese chicken katsu curry with steamed rice is served at the Field Level Cantina, Right Field Entrance, and the Reserve Level. During Japanese Heritage Night on April 28, the culinary team prepared a beef teriyaki bowl and a multi-layered wanpaku sandwich. Head to Section 8 for Delicious Hospitality's miso ginger chopped salad, or the hearty home run platter with teriyaki chicken skewers, steamed rice, dumplings, and shishito peppers. Reserve Level At Fan Fare in Sections 4 and 31, you can find a Kurobuta teriyaki mayo hot dog. Centerfield Plaza Tons of options are in Section 5's LA Feeds Blue with rotating specials like the Kurobuta pork sausage dogs, Kurobuta yakisoba dogs, miso ginger salad, and a chicken katsu bowl. Loge Level In the centerfield loge courtyard's Section 165, find Think Blue Craft Beer Bar for Nikaido shochu cocktails. One of the most refreshing cocktails in the entire park is an off-menu item. Ask any Loge Bar (Section 160) bartender for the Nikaido Highball with Nikaido Oita Mugi Shochu, yuzu, and a splash of soda. Top Deck Order the Kurobuta terimayo dog on the Top Deck at Section 5. Shochu Nikaido and the Dodgers partnered in early 2025 to make the Japanese distilled beverage the official shochu of the team. Nikaido's shochu is made with barley and can be found throughout the ballpark (see the map below). Related The Eater Guide to Dodger Stadium Sign up for our newsletter. 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Order Memorial Day delivery deals from Omaha Steaks, Snake River Farms, Sea to Table
Order Memorial Day delivery deals from Omaha Steaks, Snake River Farms, Sea to Table Save on premium meat and fresh seafood delivered to your doorstep this summer. As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is one of the best times to stock up on all your grilling needs! Yes, you can get a new grill and all the coolest accessories but, what are you going to actually cook? This summer, skip the grocery store visits and enjoy premium steak, burgers, chicken and seafood delivered right to your doorstep. A good delivery service can make prepping for your backyard barbecues and camping trips so much easier, and they can be affordable! Below, I rounded up the best meat delivery services I recommend trying this summer, and they all have Memorial Day offers available right now! Memorial Day deals on meat and seafood delivery services From options like Omaha Steaks (my personal favorite) to Snake River Farms and Sea to Table, you can save on high-quality barbecue essentials to help you enjoy a delicious summer 2025. Omaha Steaks Omaha Steaks has a variety of Memorial Day deals right now, including up to 50% off sitewide. You can also get 16 free Smash Burgers with your order. Their extensive selection includes steaks, burgers, chicken and pork, all perfect for summer grilling. Omaha Steaks' commitment to quality ensures you'll have a memorable and mouth-watering meal. New customer offer: Get $30 off your first order of $159 or more Snake River Farms Snake River Farms is offering up to 40% off premium cuts of American Wagyu and Kurobuta pork, plus freebie deals for summer. Now through Thursday, May 22, you can use code GRILLTIME to get a free Grilling Pack with Smoked Beef Sausage and two packs of SRF Ground Beef on orders of $225 or more. Additionally, orders over $199 qualify for free shipping, making it easier to stock up on top-quality meats for your Memorial Day feast. More: Get two FREE Snake River Farms Gold Filet Mignon Steaks on orders over $249 🥩 Good Chop Good Chop is offering an incredible deal this Memorial Day with $130 off your first order. Known for their high-quality, sustainably sourced meats, Good Chop provides a variety of options including grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and wild-caught seafood. Their flexible subscription plans ensure you get the best cuts delivered right to your doorstep. More: Ace Hardware is giving away free American flags during Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸 ButcherBox ButcherBox is celebrating Memorial Day with $20 off your first three orders and you can choose from 100% grass-fed Steak Tips , organic Chicken Breast or wild-caught Salmon for free in every box for a year. ButcherBox prides itself on delivering 100% grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and heritage-breed pork, all raised without antibiotics or hormones. REI's biggest sale of the year is live! Save up to 30% on Gerber, Coleman, Big Agnes Sea to Table Sea to Table is offering a few different Memorial Day promotions for seafood lovers. You can get free Wild King Salmon for the rest of the year when you subscribe and spend $179 or more. Known for their wild-caught, sustainable seafood, Sea to Table delivers fresh fish directly from American fishermen to your home. Fire up the grill: Shop the best Memorial Day grill deals from Ace Hardware, Sam's Club Crowd Cow Crowd Cow is offering up to 35% off curated boxes of protein just in time for your summer grilling needs. Crowd Cow offers high-quality, sustainably-sourced meat and seafood free from added hormones and anibiotics that can be ordered à la carte or in a subscription box that comes with free delivery. New customer offer: Free Wagyu or salmon in every box for a year, plus 15% off your first order with code WELCOME15 When is Memorial Day 2025? Memorial Day 2025 is observed on Monday, May 26. The USA TODAY Shopping team will keep our readers updated on all the best early sales, Memorial Day weekend deals and live discounts to shop on Memorial Day proper. More: 11 meal kit delivery services and health plans with deals
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Trending Food: Rice dumpling season gets inspired by Asian flavours, local dishes
SINGAPORE – With two weeks to go until the Dragon Boat Festival on May 31, it is time to cast aside the low-carb diet and indulge in the seasonal treat of rice dumplings. In 2025 , trending Asian ingredients spice up the bamboo leaf-wrapped rice parcels – think kimchi, Sichuan peppercorns and sambal pork floss. Other newfangled creations pay homage to local dishes such as chicken satay, chilli crab and chicken rice. For those who like dessert-style dumplings, tuck into pyramids of sweetened purple rice dumplings, as well as kee chang (alkaline rice dumplings cooked in lye water) paired with kaya. Here is where to get the best of 2025's wild and wonderful offerings. Heritage of Asia rice dumpling gift set What: Enjoy a medley of Asian flavours in Shang Palace's special bazhang gift set ($72.90 fo r six 130g dumpling s) , inspired by various Shangri-La properties. The new Thai green curry chicken rice dumpling is one for the adventurous, while the Hainanese chicken rice dumpling is a nod to the familiarity of home. Other savoury parcels include the luxurious Hometown Fujian-style rice dumpling with abalone, roasted pork, sea cucumber and dried shrimp, and sambal pork floss rice dumpling with salted egg yolk. On the sweet side, the set features an alkaline rice dumpling with rose petal and lychee, and sweetened purple rice dumpling with a lava-like custard centre. Where: Dragon Boat Festival booth, Tower Wing Lobby, Shangri-La Si ngapore, 22 Orange Grove Road When: Till May 31 Info: Call 6213-4511 or order two days in advance by May 29 at for delivery Kimchi rice dumpling Man Fu Yuan's kimchi rice dumpling with Kurobuta cured meat and mushroom. PHOTO: INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE What: The star dumpling in 2025 at Cantonese restaurant Man Fu Yuan gets a South Korean twist. The kimchi rice dumpling ($23.80 nett) includes aged kimchi, Kurobuta cured meat and mushrooms. It is also part of two sets of five dumplings – perfect for gifting – priced at $129.80 nett (including Man Fu Yuan's exclusive tea blend) or $189.80 nett (including a 375ml bottle of Taittinger Brut Champagne). Where: Man Fu Yuan, Level 2 InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road When: Till May 31 Info: Call 6825-1008 or order by May 28 at Chicken satay rice dumpling The Fullerton Hotel Singapore's chicken satay rice dumpling. PHOTO: THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE What: In honour of SG60, Jade's Chinese executive chef Leong Chee Yeng draws inspiration from good old chicken satay for his new offering. Consider the chicken satay rice dumpling ($22 nett) a reimagined wrap of satay with ketupat. It includes chicken thigh, king oyster mushroom and peanuts coated in a housemade satay sauce , and encased in glutinous rice. The dumpling is part of the six-piece Jade Harmony Gift Basket ($158 nett), which showcases the restaurant's full rice dumpling selectio n in a reusable woven basket. The set includes a jar of premium XO chilli sauce, to add a touch of heat. Where: The Fullerton Cake Boutique, Lobby, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square When: Till May 31 Info: Order three days in advance by May 28 at Pork trotter and peanut with Sichuan green peppercorn rice dumpling Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant's Sichuan green peppercorn with pork trotter and peanut. PHOTO: SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL What: This is for all mala lovers. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant's pork trotter and peanut with Sichuan green peppercorn rice dumpling ($25 nett) makes its bold debut in 2025 . The pork trotter is braised with Chinese herbs for about 90 minutes, then marinated overnight in a green peppercorn sauce that gives a good numbing kick. Peanuts and black fungus are added for extra texture. Where: Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Level 3 Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road When: Till May 31 Info: Call 6831-4605 or order three days in advance at Kung pao chicken and morel mushroom rice dumpling Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant's new kung pao chicken and morel mushroom rice dumpling. PHOTO: SHERATON TOWERS SINGAPORE What: Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant's new creations, weighing 500g each, can doub le as hefty meals on their own. Taking the spice route is its kung pao chicken and morel mushroom rice dumpling ($38), which packs in chicken, morel mushroom, conpoy, dried shrimp, cashew nuts, cous cous, Sichuan peppercorn and dried chilli. The other option is the oblong Teochew beef rice dumpling ($48) stuffed with tender beef short ribs, salted egg, Chinese mushroom, braised peanut, barley and preserved winter melon. Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant's Teochew beef rice dumpling. PHOTO: SHERATON TOWERS SINGAPORE Where: Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Road When: Till May 31 Info: Order at Singapore-style chilli crab rice dumpling Madame Fan's range of dumplings includes its Singapore-style chilli crab rice version (front). PHOTO: MADAME FAN What: Singapore's chilli crab g ets a dumpling do-over at Cantonese restaurant Madame Fan. Executive Chinese chef Pak Chee Yit's Singapore-style chilli crab rice dumpling ($22) features crab meat enriched in a housemade sweet and tangy sauce. The other standout is the black char siew, salted egg yolk and chestnut rice dumpling ($28), chock-full of chunks of unctuous blackened roast pork. Where: Madame Fan, Level 2 The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road When: Till May 31 Info: Call 6818-1921 or go to Mini sweet red bean purple rice mung bean dumpling Crystal Jade Group's mini sweet red bean purple rice mung bean dumpling. PHOTO: CRYSTAL JADE GROUP What: This is for sweet lovers who prefer their dumplings as dessert. Chinese restaurant group Crystal Jade's mini dumplings ($7.80 for three pieces) combine purple rice with glutinous rice, as well as mung beans and sweet red beans. Where: Selected Crystal Jade restaurants, go to for the full list When: Till June 1 Info: Order three days in advance by May 28 at Lemongrass kee chang rice dumpling with Raffles signature kaya Yi by Jereme Leung's lemongrass kee chang rice dumpling with Raffles signature kaya. PHOTO: RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE What: Chinese restaurant Yi by Jereme Leung reprises its kee chang rice dumpling with a new spin – aromatic and citrusy lemongrass. Priced at $28+ for five pieces, the dumplings come with a jar of Raffles signature kaya (200g) for a sweet and savoury pairing. Where: Yi by Jereme Leung, 03-02 Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road When: Till May 31 Info: Call 6412-1816 or order two days in advance at Eunice Quek is STFood online editor at The Straits Times. She covers all things trending in the food and beverage scene. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
South China Morning Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, April 27 to May 3
Maison Tori Maison Tori recently opened in a nondescript alley in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Maison Tori Like your yakitori with a bit of European flair? This Japanese grill has recently opened in a nondescript alley in Central and if diners can find it, they will be amply rewarded with a wallet-friendly tasting menu featuring charcoal-grilled bites such as Kurobuta pork grape roll and foie gras toast. Advertisement G/F, 10 Tit Hong Lane, Central Sakaba Masaka Sushi set at Sakaba Masaka. Photo: Sakaba Masaka With queues already out the door, this new Hakata-style izakaya opened by sake expert Masa Kamatani is winning over regulars with a breadth of options at affordable prices, ranging from sashimi and sushi to tempura and kushi chicken skewers. A formidable drinks list featuring Japanese beers and hard-to-find sake rounds out this favourite haunt for shochu hounds and salarymen alike. G/F, 2 Shin Hing Street, Central Poppins Poppins, a new cookie and cupcake shop in Sha Tin's New Town Plaza. Photo: Poppins
