Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki was the first dish I ate in Tokyo, in an old-school restaurant dedicated to this glorious hot pot. My legs kept falling asleep, crouched under the low table, but I was mesmerised by the cast iron pot with the vegetables and beef bubbling away in a sweet soy and dashi liquid. It’s all served piping hot at the table with little bowls of beaten egg to dip vegetables or meat in (that’s optional for you).