I was first served this dish by a Thai friend, when I was feeling under the weather. She called it “suki” and when I looked at her quizzically, she said, “Thai suki”, which didn’t clarify things.

I was first served this dish by a Thai friend, when I was feeling under the weather. She called it “suki” and when I looked at her quizzically, she said, “Thai suki”, which didn’t clarify things.

Thailand has its own approach to sukiyaki, which may take the Japanese by surprise. The dish, which usually entails glass noodles mixed with stir-fried meat, seafood and veggies comes with a sweet and ...