The Teriyaki Revolution: Japanese American Fast Food Innovation

Focusing on the post-WWII period, this episode examines how Japanese Americans revolutionized fast food culture, particularly in Seattle and Hawaii. We investigate the creation of the American teriyaki restaurant model, the adaptation of traditional Japanese cooking methods for American palates, and the rise of hibachi restaurants. The episode also covers the impact of internment camps on Japanese American culinary traditions and how the community rebuilt through food businesses in the 1950s and 60s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.