Ajitama (味玉) is boiled eggs marinaded in a sauce. Ajitama is actually a short name for Ajitsuke Tamago which means seasoned eggs. It is great as is, but it can be a topping for Ramen, salad, and rice bowl dishes.
Renkon Hasamiyaki is ginger flavored ground chicken mixture sandwiched with lotus root slices, then cooked in sweet and salty sauce. It is easy…
Harumaki egg roll is a deep-fried packet filled with shredded meat and vegetables, and one of the most popular Chinese foods in Japanese cuisine.…
Nikumaki Onigiri is a rice ball wrapped with thinly sliced beef and cooked in sweet soy sauce. Although it’s still called Onigiri, Nikumaki Onigiri…
Daigaku Imo is Japanese candied sweet potatoes. In Japan, it is more a snack or dessert than a sweet potato side dish that belongs…
Assorted Yakitori is grilled skewered chicken and various vegetables dipped in a sweet and salty Teriyaki-like sauce or simply served with salt. Yakitori is…
Salad Chicken is lightly seasoned, boiled or steamed chicken breast that has become a popular dish in Japan for people who are health-conscious and…
Matsukaze Yaki is a baked ground chicken dish with strong seasonings, and it is often used in Osechi Ryori, the Japanese New Year’s feast.…
Pizzaman are steamed hot buns stuffed with “Italian” flavored filling. Just like Nikuman, they are often seen at Japanese convenience stores, or you could…