Okonomiyaki is a cabbage pancake covered with savory Okonomiyaki sauce. Okonomiyaki sauce is a Worcester-based sauce with some sweetener, similar to Tonkatsu Sauce, and it is the crucial flavor of this dish. Okonomiyaki with pork is the one of the most popular kinds, but Squid is also a staple item on the menu at Okonomiyaki restaurants in Japan. We recommend using raw squid because it will give the batter more flavor, but any squid you can find, such as calamari (not breaded), is fine.
Buri Teriyaki is Yellowtail fish cooked and coated with Teriyaki Sauce. Although a lot of people may think of Teriyaki mainly with chicken, fish…
Shiozake (shio=salt, sake/zake=salmon) is grilled, salted salmon that is a very common dish for anytime of the day in Japan. It is often eaten…
Tempura is battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables. It is one of the most famous Japanese foods outside Japan, maybe after Sushi. Regular Tempura uses…
Buri Daikon is cooked yellowtail and Daikon radish in a seasoned broth. This dish is a winter taste in Japan since both main ingredients, yellowtail and…
Shrimp Umani is cooked shrimp, with heads still on, in strongly seasoned broth. It is a part of Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese New…
Tako Sunomono (Octopus Salad) is yet another variation of Sunomono, sliced vegetables soaked in sweet vinegar sauce. While the Sunomono can be as simple…
Buri Nitsuke is yellowtail cooked in a strongly flavored sauce with Sake, Soy Sauce and sugar. It is a very basic Japanese fish dish…
Gyoza are Chinese dumplings made with meat and vegetables wrapped in round (pasta like) flour skins and then pan-fried. Gyoza are originally based on Chinese fried…