Japanese Ramen Kumamoto Kyushu Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン) Date May 31, 2022 Reading Time 9 Mins Read Kumamoto ramen is a tonkotsu ramen style from Kumamoto Prefecture. Cooks blend pork bones with chicken bones, then finish each…
Chugoku Japanese Sweets Shimane Zenzai (ぜんざい) Date May 23, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read When it comes to the cold season, a lot of Japanese will think of the sweets “zenzai” and “oshiruko”. The harmony…
Japanese Rice Dishes Kanto Tokyo Yoshoku Omu Rice (オムライス) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time 8 Mins Read If you’re a fan of anime or manga, you’ve seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one…
Japanese Seafood Miyagi Roe & Fish Cakes Tohoku Kamaboko (蒲鉾) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese fish cake made from seasoned white fish paste. Most versions have a soft, springy texture…
Ibaraki Japanese Wagyu Kanto Hitachi beef (常陸牛) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast…
Japanese Wagyu Miyagi Tohoku Gyutan (牛タン) Date May 17, 2022 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Gyutan is a Sendai specialty made from grilled beef tongue, usually served with barley rice, oxtail soup, and pickles. It…
Donburi Hokkaido Japanese Rice Dishes Roe & Fish Cakes Ikura Don (いくら丼) Date May 16, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Ikura or salmon roe plays a huge part in Japanese cuisine. In fact, they use salmon roe in many dishes….
Fukuoka Japanese Noodles Kyushu Udon Kashiwa Udon (かしわうどん) Date May 12, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Kashiwa udon (かしわうどん) is a regional noodle dish from Fukuoka Prefecture featuring thick udon noodles served in a light soy-based…
Japanese Ramen Kansai Kyoto Kyoto ramen (京都ラーメン) Date May 11, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the…
Ibaraki Kanto Tofu, Soy & Eggs Soboro Natto (そぼろ納豆) Date May 8, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read What comes to your mind when you hear soybeans? Of course, most people will say tofu. While tofu is popular…