Japanese Cuisine ~ Kiva Atkinson

A selection of Japanese delectables by Kiva Atkinson. For more of Kiva's mini food creations, visit:

Artist's website: http://www.kivasminiatures.com
eBay site: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjklr4
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miniaturist

Japanese Soba set: buckwheat noodles sprinkled with seaweed, accompanied by dipping sauce, some tsukemono (pickled vegetables), and boiled soy beans (edamame)


Chopped Bonito sushi: this kind of sushi is called chirashi, or scattered sushi, with the raw fish loosely strewn on a bed of rice, sprinkled with chopped green onions, ginger, cooked egg and slivered leeks, white part only


Japanese Yakisoba: stir fried noodles that are slightly tangy, topped with shredded pickled ginger

Teriyaki Beef Sticks

Japanese Takoyaki: chunks of octopus baked in dough balls and drizzled with a tangy sauce

Broiled Octopus Legs

Japanese Flower Sushi: the seasoned rice lends color to the individual pieces and they all come together to form a flower