Ibaraki Kanto Tofu, Soy & Eggs Natto (納豆) Date April 29, 2021 Reading Time 11 Mins Read Natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans, known for its distinctive sticky texture and strong flavor….
Aomori Japanese Ramen Tohoku Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen (青森味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン) Date April 26, 2021 Reading Time 4 Mins Read INTRODUCTION TO AOMORI MISO CURRY MILK RAMEN Ever heard a ramen with milk? Yes, there’s actually a food like that!…
Japanese Seasonings & Pantry Kanto Tokyo Tsukudani (佃煮) Date April 20, 2021 Reading Time 8 Mins Read INTRODUCTION TO TSUKUDANI Tsukudani is indispensable for Japanese food and Japanese people. It is a local specialty of Tokyo that…
Chubu Gifu Japanese Rice Dishes Sayori Meshi (さより飯) Date April 14, 2021 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Meshi “めし” is a staple in Japan. Meshi refers to rice cooked by steaming or boiling. The water needs to…
Chugoku Japanese Rice Dishes Shimane Uzume Meshi (うずめ飯) Date April 13, 2021 Reading Time 6 Mins Read INTRODUCTION TO UZUME MESHI Uzume meshi is a traditional Japanese food in Shimane prefecture and is one of Japan’s five…
Hokkaido Japanese Ramen Hakodate Ramen (函館ラーメン) Date April 8, 2021 Reading Time 13 Mins Read The bowl looks almost too plain at first. A pale, see-through broth, a tangle of fine noodles, a few slices…
Japanese Rice Dishes Kansai Oosaka Kayakumeshi (かやく飯) Date April 7, 2021 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Kayaku Meshi? Osaka’s Hearty Mixed Rice Cooked in Dashi Kayaku meshi is a Japanese mixed rice dish from Osaka. Cooks…
Kanto Tempura Tokyo Tempura (天ぷら) Date March 30, 2021 Reading Time 13 Mins Read Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables coated in a thin, cold batter and briefly deep-fried. Edo-style tempura…
Hokkaido Japanese Ramen Asahikawa Ramen (旭川ラーメン) Date March 27, 2021 Reading Time 17 Mins Read Asahikawa Ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa City in Hokkaido. A layer of lard seals the surface, which…
Japanese Hot Pot Kanto Tokyo Negima nabe (ねぎま鍋) Date March 24, 2021 Reading Time 9 Mins Read INTRODUCTION TO NEGIMA NABE Negima Nabe is one of those dishes that the Japanese made to combat long winter months…