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The origins of Handroll
The origins of the handroll, more commonly known as temaki, date back to 19th-century Edo, where the inhabitants needed to eat their beloved sushi more quickly and conveniently.
Thus, temaki was born.
In Japanese, the term "maki" refers to any type of sushi roll made from nori seaweed, and "te" means hand. Thus, temaki is defined as a variety of sushi characterized by being rolled and eaten by hand.
The basis of this recipe is nori seaweed, from Doki Doki's Ariaké Sea, which is used to give the characteristic cone or roll shape.
It is then garnished with warm vinegared rice and a fresh fish tartar recipe.
Tableware at Doki Doki
DokiDoki tableware is custom-made in ceramic and intentionally mismatched. They emphasize the play of materials and the organic aspect of the space.
care and elegance, putting the product at the heart of the experience
For tableware, Doki Doki works with ceramist Luisa Botta. 100% made in Paris, Luisa creates unique pieces. At Doki Doki, we love working with local artisans and favoring short circuits.
The Ariaké Sea
Also known as Ariake-kai in Japanese, the Ariake Sea is a vast bay in southwestern Japan. It is the largest bay in Japan, extending across the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Fukuoka. Nori Doki Doki seaweed is grown in this magnificent region.
The tidal conditions and water quality of Ariake Bay are ideal for growing this product, which is as simple in shape as it is rich in flavor.
Here, seaweed is rigorously selected, washed, dried and preserved, to extract the very best products.
The key words: quality, taste and texture.
Architecture at Doki Doki
Rodolphe Albert, architect of the marvelous Shabour, created an organic, mineral interior for Doki Doki: a huge wood panel along the wall, filled with tinted mirrors, plants, glasses and bottles, a large concrete bar seating 25, a sublime block of green tiles at the back... and suspended from a very high ceiling, Céline Wright's poetic, airy clouds.
Doki Doki's design focuses on raw, mineral materials in a carefully considered, minimalist, uncluttered Japanese spirit.
