rice dish– tag –

Kagawa is famous for udon, yet the prefecture hides other treasures. One of them is iriko meshi, a humble rice dish with deep flavor. Iriko means dried sardines, a pantry staple across western Japan. Cooks here simmer them into rice for ...

Tokyo has more sushi restaurants per square kilometer than any other city in the world. The range is extraordinary — from standing sushi bars where you eat for ¥500 a piece, to omakase counters where a single meal costs ¥80,000 and reser...

Okinawa champon is a regional rice dish from Okinawa. Cooks stir-fry vegetables with corned beef or luncheon meat, bind them with egg, then serve it all over rice. Despite the name, it contains no noodles at all. Many people hear "champo...

Hayashi rice is one of Japan's most comforting home dishes. It looks a little like curry, yet it tastes nothing like it. Together, tender beef and sweet onions simmer in a glossy brown sauce over warm rice. The result is rich, mild, and ...

Traditional Japanese cuisine (or Washoku) is nowadays popular all over the world for both its appealing presentation and delightful subtle flavors. As rice is the staple food of Japan, it is not surprising that there are so many good Jap...

As the rice-centered food culture, food made from rice plays an important role in Japanese cuisine as well as Japanese traditions. In Japanese, "gohan" or "meshi" means cooked rice but it also generally refers to a "meal". For a Japanese...

In Japan, the combination of fish and rice has become very common but still plays a very important role in Japanese food culture. You may know and eat Tai (sea bream) sometimes. However, do you know what is the meaning of this fish to Ja...

Anago meshi is a Hiroshima specialty made with grilled conger eel over rice cooked in eel stock. It comes from the Miyajimaguchi area and became famous as an ekiben in 1901. People love it for its light, sweet-savory flavor. You can eat ...

If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

Harako meshi is a traditional Miyagi rice dish from Watari Town. Cooks simmer salmon, use the broth to season the rice, then top it with salmon and ikura. People eat it mainly in autumn, especially from September to November. Rice is a s...

Anago meshi is a Hiroshima specialty made with grilled conger eel over rice cooked in eel stock. It comes from the Miyajimaguchi area and became famous as an ekiben in 1901. People love it for its light, sweet-savory flavor. You can eat ...

In Japan, the combination of fish and rice has become very common but still plays a very important role in Japanese food culture. You may know and eat Tai (sea bream) sometimes. However, do you know what is the meaning of this fish to Ja...

Okinawa champon is a regional rice dish from Okinawa. Cooks stir-fry vegetables with corned beef or luncheon meat, bind them with egg, then serve it all over rice. Despite the name, it contains no noodles at all. Many people hear "champo...

Tokyo has more sushi restaurants per square kilometer than any other city in the world. The range is extraordinary — from standing sushi bars where you eat for ¥500 a piece, to omakase counters where a single meal costs ¥80,000 and reser...

Hayashi rice is one of Japan's most comforting home dishes. It looks a little like curry, yet it tastes nothing like it. Together, tender beef and sweet onions simmer in a glossy brown sauce over warm rice. The result is rich, mild, and ...

Aside from beef, squid is another crowd favorite in Japan. In fact, squid is the main star of a local food in Hokkaido. The food's name is Ikameshi "いかめし". If you love squid cuisine, then continue to read on. Origin of Ikameshi Just ...

If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

Introduction to Matsutake Gohan Have you ever heard of Matsutake Gohan or Pine Mushroom Rice? And have you tried it before? Well, if not, then I will guide you to it through this article. In Japan, the Japanese considered Matsutake mushr...

INTRODUCTION TO UZUME MESHI Uzume meshi is a traditional Japanese food in Shimane prefecture and is one of Japan's five great rice dishes. Its unique characteristic is that all of its ingredients are all hidden under the rice. Japanese h...

Chuushiti Meshi is a local food in Japan since more than one hundred years ago. It is a rice dish that incorporates three important Japanese tradition. Therefore, Chuushiti Meshi is one of the Five Great Meals of Japan. So how magnificen...