ngothuyhuong– Author –
ngothuyhuong
Huong Ngo is a Vietnamese writer who has studied Japanese language and culture for over five years. She previously lived and worked in Japan for three years, gaining firsthand experience of Japanese society, culture, and everyday life.
She writes about Japanese food, culture, and travel, while also enjoying the opportunity to explore cuisines and traditions from around the world. Her interests include traveling, discovering local foods, and learning about the cultural stories behind them. She is also a longtime Doraemon fan, with a particular fondness for dorayaki.
Her experience living in Japan and background in Japanese studies inform her approach to exploring Japan beyond the most familiar tourist destinations.
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Japanese Sweets
Anmitsu (あんみつ)
Anmitsu is a Japanese traditional dessert made with kanten jelly, sweet red bean paste, fruit, shiratama dango, and kuromitsu syrup. It is usually served chilled, so many people enjoy it during summer. The dessert is popular in tradition... -
Japanese Rice Dishes
Kamameshi (釜めし)
Speaking of Japanese traditional food, you might think of some dishes as ramen, onigiri, udon, sushi, etc. However, beside these popular dishes, lesser known Japanese dishes are also amazing. The unique features of their cuisine is the c... -
Tofu, Soy & Eggs
Tofu (豆腐)
Tofu is one of the most essential ingredients in Japanese food culture. There are so many different types and popular dishes that are made from tofu. Today, let's find out all about this amazing food - history, health benefits, recipes, ... -
Tofu, Soy & Eggs
Yaki Tofu (焼き豆腐)
Speaking of Japanese tofu, you may think of the common types such as firm (momen) tofu or silken (kinugoshi) tofu. However, have you ever heard of tofu that is often used in hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki? In this article, we would like... -
Tofu, Soy & Eggs
Silken Tofu (絹ごし豆腐)
Slide a block of silken tofu onto a plate and it trembles, pale and glossy. Then a spoon passes through with almost no resistance. This custard-like texture belongs to kinugoshi tofu (絹ごし豆腐), one of the two most familiar tofu styles... -
Tofu, Soy & Eggs
Momen Tofu (木綿豆腐)
Japanese people loves tofu so much that it appears in various Japanese traditional dishes. In addition, there are so many different kinds of tofu even at the supermarket. Therefore, if you are now in Japan or are interested in Japanese f... -
Japanese Noodles
Tsukemen (つけ麵)
Tsukemen is Japan's dipping noodle dish, and the format changes how you eat. Shops bring thick, chilled noodles in one bowl. Then they set a hot, concentrated broth beside it. This guide to tsukemen, the Japanese dipping noodles born in ... -
Japanese Snacks
Rakugan (落雁)
Among Japanese sweets, you may often hear of mochi, dorayaki, etc. However, today we would like to introduce a sweet that has a strong impression as an offering. The interesting fact is that many people have seen it but do not know its t... -
Japanese Sweets
Anko Mochi (あんこ餅)
Among Japanese sweets, mochi is a very popular one not only in Japan but also all around the world. However, do you know that there is not only one type of mochi? Today, we would like to introduce Anko Mochi. In Japan, this is an indispe... -
Japanese Snacks
Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子)
Among wagashi (Japanese sweets), dango is one of the most popular even for Japanese people and foreigners. Since ancient time, it has been appeared and has a deep meaning in Japanese food culture. Although relating to rice, it is differe...
