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29/05/2026
10-minute rice paper cheung fun hack🍤 full recipe below
ingredients [makes 3]:
🍤 80g raw peeled prawns or shrimp
🍚 6 pcs of rice paper
🌱 3 stalks of chopped spring onion
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
🌶️ itsu crispy chilli oil
🥄 top with soy sauce and black vinegar
briefly dip the rice paper in cold water and lay it onto a board. place 4 prawns in a line with a sprinkling of chopped spring onion.
tuck the top and bottom of the rice paper in to seal in the prawns, then gently roll the rice paper like you would a burrito. repeat with a second layer of rice paper to secure.
rub some sesame oil onto a heat-proof plate and place the cheung fun on. steam for 7-10 minutes depending on how large the prawns are.
top with crispy chilli oil, soy sauce, and a touch of black vinegar. enjoy!
20/05/2026
ep 4: dumpling spanakopita🥟where we answer ‘does it dumpling?’🤔
18/05/2026
ep 3: smash dumplings🥟you’re going to want to try this…full recipe below
dumpling filling mix:
🥩200g minced beef
🌱4 green onion [finely chopped]
🥬 1/2 cup cabbage or pak choy [finely chopped]
🫚 thumb of grated ginger
🧄 cloves of grated garlic
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 tbsp mirin/shaoxing rice wine (optional)
🥄 1 tbsp itsu teriyaki sauce
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
🥄 pinch of pepper
ingredients:
🥟 frozen dumpling wrappers
🥕 shredded veg [carrot, cucumber and cabbage work well]
☘️ top with coriander or spring onion
🌶️ itsu crispy chilli oil
start by finely chopping cabbage and salting it to release moisture. combine the dumpling filling ingredients (including the strained cabbage) and stir until combined.
spoon 1.5 tbsp of the mixture onto defrosted dumpling wrappers, and firmly spread up to the perimeter of the dough.
grill on medium high heat for 5-7 minutes or until it develops a brown crust, pressing firmly like a smash burger patty. flip and finish on other side for 2 minutes.
serve with fresh shredded veg, and extra drizzle of teriyaki, and crispy chilli oil.
13/05/2026
if there’s one thing we know, it’s dumplings🥟follow along as we test the hype
30/04/2026
sticky teriyaki pulled pork ramen🍜 full recipe below
ingredients [serves 2]:
🥢 itsu restaurant’ramen original noodles
🍜 classic ramen brilliant’broth
🥩 oven-ready braised meat of choice [asian flavours pair best]
🥚 2x eggs
🥬 2x pak choy
🌽 small tin of sweetcorn
🥄 crispy chilli oil
🌱 spring onion
cook the braised meat per pack instructions [typically around 30 minutes] and get started on the other toppings.
cook eggs for 5 minutes on a gentle rolling boil for the perfect runny yolk. for extra flavour, grill corn and pak choy in a pan on med-high heat until they get some colour.
5 minutes before the meat is done, simmer the noodles and broth. assemble the ramen bowl with all the fixings and enjoy
24/04/2026
chef-level quality…in a noodle pot? here’s what Monica has to say.
13/04/2026
world-famous chef Monica Galetti says anyone can nail a perfectly jammy egg. we’re bringing it back to basics with ‘noodles 101’🍜
11/04/2026
ep 3: ponzu tuna tostadas🌮🍣
ingredients [makes 6]:
🍣150g of sashimi [or 2 boxes of itsu sashimi]
🥑 1 avocado
🥟frozen dumpling wrappers [can sub with tortillas]
🫒olive oil spray
🌱top with chives, sesame seeds & sliced onion
restaurant-inspired ponzu sauce:
🥄 2 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 tbsp mirin
🥄 1 tbsp lime juice
🥄 1 tbsp lemon juice
🥄 half a tsp honey
🥄 half tsp grated ginger
🥄 half a clove of grate garlic
start by making the crispy tostadas, spray both sides of the dumpling wrapper with oil and bake on a tray for 7 minutes at 180c, flipping halfway.
dice the sashimi, and dress it in the ponzu sauce 10 minutes before serving [any longer will cure the fish]. thinly slice the avocado, chives and red onion. assemble and finish with sesame seeds and a touch of spicy mayo.
09/04/2026
After an alarming increase in edamame skin eating, we’d like to clarify our position... Eat the skin and you will be removed.
09/03/2026
ep 4: our viral mille feuille nabe⭐️🍲 full recipe in caption
ingredients:
🥬 1 large napa or 2 chinese cabbage
🥩 500g thinly sliced beef or pork [can be found in hotpot or frozen sections of asian supermarkets]
🌱1 pack soft tofu
🍄🟫 handful of mushrooms [we used shimeji]
🥣 2x classic ramen brilliant’broth
method:
thoroughly wash the cabbage leaves and layer it with the thinly sliced meat. chop into 2-3 segments depending on the height of your pot.
arrange cabbage and meat, leaving the centre hollow for some diced tofu and mushrooms. pour in the brilliant broth and simmer with the lid on for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
04/03/2026
ep 3: spicy tofu cabbage soup🥬🥣 full recipe below
ingredients [serves 4]:
🥬 1 chinese cabbage
🍄🟫 300g mushrooms [we used half chestnut and half shimeji]
💧0.75l water
🧈 1 block soft tofu
🌱 6 stalks spring onion
🍗 chicken stock cube
🥄 1 sachet itsu chilli miso
🥄 3 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 crispy chilli oil to garnish
method:
bring water to a boil and season with stock cube and soy sauce.
add in washed and chopped veg, then simmer with lid ofn for 15-20 minutes.
when cabbage is fully translucent, turn off the heat and add the chilli miso paste and cubed tofu.
finish with green onion, sesame oil, and crispy chilli oil for that final kick.
22/02/2026
welcome to the beautiful world of cabbage🥬🌟follow to not miss out of any of these recipes:
🥄 mille feuille nabe
🥄 charred miso butter cabbage
🥄 spicy tofu cabbage soup
🥄 stuffed cabbage rolls
and so much more on 🤩
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Sushi restaurants have always been a go-to destination for those who crave delicious and healthy Asian-inspired food. And when it comes to sushi restaurants, itsu in Finsbury Square, London is definitely one of the best. With 70 beautifully designed shops across the UK, itsu offers a wide range of freshly made sushi and other health food options that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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So if you're looking for a sushi restaurant that offers both great food and a great atmosphere, look no further than itsu in Finsbury Square, London. With their commitment to quality ingredients and beautiful shop designs, it's no wonder why they've become such a popular destination for health-conscious diners everywhere.
