Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) is Udon noodles in hot Dashi soup topped with Aburaage that has been cooked in a sweet and salty sauce. Although you don’t often see Kitsune Udon in Japanese restaurants in the US, it is one of the most popular dishes and a staple menu item at Udon restaurants in Japan. Kitsune…
Melon Pan (メロンパン) is a Japanese sweet bread with a thin cookie crust on top. It is one of the most popular Kashi Pan (sweet bread) in Japan, loved by the young and the old. Melon Pan was created about 50 years ago in Kobe by a bread baker. Originally Melon Pan was football-shaped rather…
Typical Japanese Bread is a soft white bread used to make many kinds of Kashi Pan (sweet bread) such as An Pan and Melon Pan. Japanese people love the softness in bread so much that it’s almost fanatical. There are more rustic crusty breads around and they like those kinds too, however, they always go back to…
Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン) is Ramen noodles in a Miso based soup that was created in Japan in the 1960s. Ramen noodles are originally Chinese style noodles, but it’s been changed and improved over the years, and evolved to be our own food. And Miso Ramen is the pinnacle of “Japanese” Ramen noodles, the king of all…
Yakisoba (焼きそば) is a Japanese stir-fried noodle dish seasoned with a savory Worcestershire like yakisoba sauce, very similar to Tonkatsu or Okonomiyaki sauce. Yakisoba is usually stir-fried together with sliced pork and vegetables such as cabbage and bean sprouts. It is a very popular casual food — and snack — that everyone loves in Japan. You can…
Hiyashi Chuka, also known as Reimen (冷やし中華, 冷麺), is a refreshing Japanese noodle dish made with chilled Chinese-style noodles and a sweet-tangy sauce. Although its name translates to “cold Chinese noodles,” Hiyashi Chuka is a uniquely Japanese creation that has become a beloved summer tradition throughout Japan. It is typically served at ramen shops and…
When the weather is warm and you’re craving something light yet satisfying, Oroshi Soba is the perfect meal. This refreshing Japanese noodle dish combines chilled buckwheat noodles with grated daikon radish, savory mentsuyu dipping sauce, and tenkasu (crispy tempura bits) for a delicious balance of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly refreshing, and…
Spaghetti Neapolitan (ナポリタンスパゲティ) is a Western-style Japanese pasta dish. The spaghetti is first boiled, then pan-fried with ham or sausage, onions, and bell peppers, and seasoned with tomato ketchup. While it was influenced by European pasta dishes, it was created in Japan as an original recipe and is not a traditional Japanese dish. Despite its…
An Pan is a Japanese sweet bread with Anko (sweet red bean paste) inside. It is an old-fashioned kind of bread, and one of the most popular snack breads of all time. An Pan was created in the late 19th century, and it became tremendously popular right away. Although people in Japan were not familiar…
Yakiudon (焼きうどん) is a simple yet satisfying dish made by stir-frying thick, chewy Udon noodles with thinly sliced meat and various vegetables. It’s incredibly easy and quick to make, making it a staple of Japanese home cooking as well as a popular option at casual restaurants and diners. While Yakiudon may not be considered fancy, it’s…