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Japanese Snacks
Mochi Ice Cream (もちアイス)
Mochi ice cream is a Japanese frozen dessert with a soft, chewy rice-flour wrapper and a creamy frozen center. Its bite-sized shape and contrasting textures have also helped it find fans well beyond Japan. This guide explains what it is,... -
Japanese Ramen
Jiro Ramen (二郎系ラーメン)
Steer away from the regular ramen and try this one from Meguro, Tokyo. Jiro Ramen is a well-known ramen from the greater Tokyo area since the late 1960s. Curious about this gem that's been dubbed one of the best things to eat in the worl... -
Japanese Street Food
Rice burger (ライスバーガー)
Rice burger in Japanese, is a popular fast food item in Japan that has gained popularity in recent years. The rice burger has become a popular alternative to traditional burgers, as it offers a gluten-free option and a taste that is dist... -
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, ... -
Japanese Whisky
Japanese whiskey (日本のウイスキー)
Many people know that Japanese whiskey, like other words Japanese whiskey, is admired around the world. Although Japanese whiskey production has a short history, it counted among the five major whiskeys in the world and established itsel... -
Japanese Ramen
Ramen Salad (ラーメンサラダ)
Hokkaido has so many local gourmets and B-class gourmets that it is called a "treasure trove of food." Among them, “Ramen Salad†originated in Hokkaido and is so refreshing and healthy that it has become s... -
Japanese Snacks
Dorayaki (どら焼き): Japan’s Red Bean Pancake
Dorayaki is a Japanese sweet made by sandwiching anko, or sweet red bean paste, between two soft, round cakes. The cakes contain flour, eggs, sugar, and often honey, giving them a moist texture and golden surface. Generations of people i... -
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... -
Roe & Fish Cakes
Kanikama (カニカマ)
Kanikama is Japanese imitation crab made from surimi, a paste of minced white fish. Contrary to what the name might suggest, it contains no actual crab. Even so, it looks, tastes, and pulls apart almost exactly like real crab meat. That ...
