WHOs cooking: philipp mainzer

who philipp mainzer

work e15 and father of anton

menu fluffy pancakes w/ lots of butter & aunt jemima syrup

what did yo have with the pancakes?

butter and lots of maple syrup to soak the entire pancake. this is why the pancake needs to be fluffy. it also helps to cut or perforate the pancake to encourage better soaking.

what time do you usually have this pancake?

on the weekends, late morning around 10 - 12.

what is pancake to you?

a piece of new york.

any pancake advise?

make sure that you get aunt jemima syrup. for sure no content of maple, but damn delicious.

would you have pancakes for dinner?

not fore me. that's what they do in austria.

and... any cooking philosophy?

less is more. but make sure it is always quality.

favorite kitchen tool of the moment?

my new plain steel frying pan from roesle.

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philipp's fluffy american pancakes

makes 4 - 6 pancakes

135g plain white flour

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda (natron)

1/2 tsp salt

2 TB powder/ caster sugar

170 ml milk

2 eggs lightly beaten

vegetable oil for cooking

mix all ingredients other then the oil and let rest for 10 minutes.

heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat with vegetable oil and add a ladle of batter.cook until the top of the pancake begins to bubble, turn it over and cook until both sides are golden brown and the pancake has risen to about 1 cm or 1/2" thickness.

repeat until all the batter is used up. keep the pancakes warm in a heated oven. but it is best to be eaten immediately.

serve with a GOOD amount of butter and maple syrup or honey.

enjoy!!

kitchen LIVING: frank lloyd wright

frank lloyd wright kitchens

california farm house, robie house, massaro house, & prefab house

SALAD du JOUR: salad untitled

i really wish i have a better picture

shouldn't expect too much from my phone

dinner tonight

big leafy salad, bread + cheese & beer

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leafy salad untitled

goods:

big handful of leafy green, wash and dried

big handful of arugula, wash and dried

1 chicory or any bitter salad, julienned

1 apple, peeled, cored and matchsticked

a small handful of toasted almond sliver, pine nuts or crumbled walnuts

dressing:

1 TB strawberry jam

lots of freshly grounded black pepper

a small dash of soy sauce

1/2 TB white balsamic vinegar

1/2 TB balsamic vinegar

4 - 5 TB good olive oil

small pinch of salt to taste

a squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

mix all the ingredients of the dressing in the bottom of a big bowl

toss the goods in and mix until all the salad leaves are dressed

really love the combination of soy sauce, strawberry jam, balsamic and bitter salad

HUNGRY EYES: artfry

came across these while finishing up tokyo postings

these looks good for dinner

tempura flower

TOKYO: good to know

on TRANSPORTATION:

better to take the bus instead of train from the airport to central tokyo

taxi is pure luxury

get a good subway map with english and japanese

the system is a little complicated look here for some insight

here for some tokyo metro subway etiquette

escalator

stand on the left

speedy on the right

must wear comfortable shoes for exploring

best way to explore is by foot

so get ready to walk

addresses are confusing in tokyo, click here to get a grip on the craziness

best to have a map of where you are going

remember that google map is your best friend

be like cinderella and watch the time if catching the last train

which ends around midnight

the passenger door of japanese taxi opens and closes automatically

so please let your driver do his job

on MONEY:

only special ATMs accepts international debit cards

try the post offices or 7-11 near large hotels

many small shops and small restaurants does not take credit cards

on FOOD:

slurp your ramen like you mean it

be specific if you are a vegetarian when ordering food

most foods are fish or seafood based

switch your phone on silent mode when entering any restaurant

in fact... when in tokyo, it's best to keep mobile phone on silent at all time

because it is not allowed when in subway, in shops and museums...

sushi etiquette

do not pour your own beer from the bottle

pour for your friends and they will reciprocate

do not stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice

many restaurants are cash only

no need to tip in japan

on RESTAURANTs:

tokyo is filled with endless amazing restaurants

chances are 9 out of 10 restaurants are fantastic

doesn't really need to stress about finding "the" restaurant in the guide

if it looks 'nice' and well 'taken care of' it's a good sign the restaurant is in the good category

or

follow the crowd

chances are if a restaurant is crowded or with a line it's probably amazing

try: sushi with beer for breakfast, sake with hand-made noodles for brunch, late-night beer and okonomiyaki, tempura bar,seasonal courses, ramen if hang-over, curry rice for comfort

on ETIQUETTE:

unacceptable to blow your nose in public

vague yes or maybe means NO don't be pushy

don't dress like a slob in japan

on PHOTOGRAPHY:

when in shops, ask before you take a picture

many stores does not allow photography

on KIDs:

most of central tokyo not kid friendly

it is not easy to get around with a baby stroller and even harder with public transportation

many restaurants are not suitable for kids

check with the restaurant before arriving

OTHERs:

summer in tokyo is VERY humid and hot

if that is not your thing this is not your time

tsukiji tips

japanese does not invite people to their homes often

and if an invitation is extended it is considered a great honor

accept the invitation

and

be on time with a little gift to show the gratitude

remember to take off your shoes before entering someone's home

many THXs:

great eating out with anita and many many thanx on the endless translations

ada for the good company and the exploration of nippori and ueno park

you made me into a courageous eater by ordering beef liver sashimi and raw pig fallopian tube

grace, you are a great walking buddy and thx for the great tips on great shops

bob and miki for the great time in yokohama

TOKYO eat: kaori-ie

amazing giant slab communal tables

i have a thing for soba and big table

great soba joint

opens late

KAORI-IE

板蕎麦 香り家

11:30 - 04:00

closed at the end and beginning of the year

ebisu 4.3.10

shibuya-ku, tokyo

map

03.3449.8498

near by MUST:

nightcap at bar tatsumi

more hand-made noodle EATs:

the prouve-sque kawamura in nippori

japanese chic soba-an in meguro

unbeatable udon at kamatake in nezu

TOKYO eat: yasaiya

tiny 5 seater restaurant specializes in vegetables

worth the search and tight squeeze

won't miss the meat

YASAIYA

渋谷 やさいや

18:00 - 23:30

nobeiyocojyo, shibuya 1.25.10

shibuya-ku, tokyo

(behind the train tracks of shibuya station)

03.5485.8887

near by MUSTs:

explore the allies match box size restaurants and bars

ichiran

opening ceremony tokyo

tokyu hands

TOKYO walk: botan-en

magnificent and splendid

the winter peonies

of the botan-en (peony garden)

inside the ueno park's toshogu shrine

WINTER BOTAN

ueno toshogu temple

jan. 01 - mid feb

09:30 - 17:30

fee: 600 yen

houses 40 varieties & 600 peony plants

map

SPRING BOTAN

ueno toshogu temple

mid april - mid may

09:00 - 17:00

fee: 600 yen

houses 250 varieties & 3200 peony plants

map

near by MUSTs:

the museums of ueno park

the zoo of ueno park

TOKYO walk: yokohama chinatown

possibly the cleanest and most organized chinatown in the world

yokohama chinatown

a bit disneyland but it's fun

a little escape from tokyo

DAILAN DUMPLING HOUSE

大連餃子基地 横浜中華街店

11:00 - 24:000 last order 23:00

神奈川県横浜市中区山下町148

map

045.633.9199

try the pan fry dumplings and cilantro salad

near by MUSTs:

the port of yokohama

explore the little streets of the chinatown

TOKYO eat: yoshiki 女将の手作り料理

where to experience authentic japanese mom cooking?

a small little joint of 20 years

one woman operation

the owner yoshico, jyoshou 女将 or "woman of the shop"

shops daily fresh ingredients from tsukiji

no nonsense cooking

fantastic sake

my new favorite tokyo eat

YOSHIKI

よし喜

女将の手作り料理

monday - friday 18:00 - 23:30

1f, masuco building #2

azabujyuban 3.7.5

minato-ku, tokyo

03.3798.5393

cash only

TOKYO eat: okonomiyaki

okonimi = 'what you want'

yaki = grill

okonomi + yaki = okonomiyaki aka jpanese pancake

'whatever you want' in a batter cooked on a teppan

delicious great fun

plus anything cooked on a teppan (griddle) just taste better

make sure to order the amazingly iced cold brew

HACHIJUU

八じゅう

monday - friday 18:00 - 03:00 last order 01:30

saturday 13:00 - 03:00 last order 01:30

sunday & holidays 13:00 - 03:00 last order 24:00

jyomeguro 2.16.14

meguro-ku, tokyo

03.3791.9380

reservation recommended

cash only

near by MUSTs:

great neighborhood to discover

many small shops, bars, cafe and restaurants

soba-an for great sake and soba