Leilani Reyes– Author –
Leilani Reyes
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Chimaki (ちまき)
Have you heard about sticky rice dumplings? While some people may find it weird, it's actually common to eat in China. In fact, they have a long history of making and eating sticky rice dumplings. For example, they brought the culture of... -
Kashiwa Mochi (柏餅)
You're probably thinking why are there so many types of mochi in Japan. Well, you're not alone. As a matter of fact, there might be more than what we know. Also, there seems to be a kind of mochi for every occasion. For example, locals m... -
Harako Meshi (はらこ飯)
Do you love eating rice? Most Asian countries have rice in their meals. As a matter of fact, you can say that rice is the staple food of Asia. Asian households consume more than ninety percent (90%) of rice worldwide. Meanwhile, Harako M... -
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮)
Chicken is arguably everyone's favorite! From fast-food chains to fancy restaurants, there's always a menu for chicken. It's not just full of flavor, but it's also easy to cook. Thus, Chicken Nanban is a famous local food in Miyazaki. Co... -
Saga Beef (佐賀牛)
Saga Prefecture is not only famous for its ceramics but also for Saga Beef. Farmers from the area raise this Japanese black beef in a mild climate. Saga Beef is mildly sweet and the flavor becomes richer as it heat goes through the meat.... -
Awaodori (阿波尾鶏)
Japan has at least fifty (50) breeds of chicken. In fact, they have a long breeding history that dates back to Meiji Era. One of them is Awaodori which comes from Tokushima Prefecture. 【What is Awaodori?】 Awaodori is the result of cros... -
ChanChanYaki (ちゃんちゃん焼き)
It is no doubt that Japanese people love salmon. In fact, they voted it as the most popular fish in a survey back in 2020. So, it's no surprise that ChanChanYaki became one of the famous local food in Hokkaido. 【What is ChanChanYaki?】 ... -
Taiwan Ramen (台湾ラーメン)
By now, you may be aware that Japan loves ramen. In fact, there are types of ramen from different parts of the country. With this in mind, it's no longer a surprise that in just one area, there are many kinds of ramen. Taiwan Ramen is an... -
Imagawa Yaki (今川焼)
Imagawa Yaki is a famous dessert that looks like a stuffed pancake. Most of the time, they use an iron grill pan to cook this. It is not just available in Japan, but it's also popular in countries like South Korea and Taiwan. Do you like... -
Modanyaki (モダン焼き)
Modanyaki is simply Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba noodles. It has become a popular dish in Osaka and people call it "Modern Okonomiyaki" sometimes. So, what makes it stand out from the usual? Read on to know more. 【What is Modanyaki?】 By a...