Nikumaki Onigiri is a delicious Japanese rice ball wrapped in thinly sliced beef and cooked with a sweet and savory soy sauce. While it’s still called onigiri, this hearty variation is much more substantial than traditional rice balls, which are typically wrapped in roasted seaweed. Combining tender meat, fluffy rice, and rich umami flavor, Nikumaki…
Chirashi Sushi (Chirashizushi) is a kind of Sushi dish with thinly sliced Sashimi raw fish placed over a bed of Sushi Rice, instead of single pieces (Nigiri Sushi) or rolls (Maki Sushi). Chirashi Sushi is sometimes mixed up with Barazushi which doesn’t contain much raw fish other than decoration. While Barazushi is mostly vegetable Sushi…
Pizzaman are steamed hot buns stuffed with “Italian” flavored filling. Just like Nikuman, they are often seen at Japanese convenience stores, or you could say they’re most likely only seen at convenience stores. Their cheesy and savory flavor is quite popular in Japan, especially among young students, and these hot treats are great in a…
Curry Udon is hot Udon noodles in a curry soup and is one of the popular items on menus at Udon restaurants in Japan. These hearty noodles are loved by a lot of Japanese people even though it is not really like the more traditional clear Udon soup. From time to time, especially in colder…
Tuna and Corn Pizza is a popular type of pizza in Japan. It sounds strange to people outside Japan, but it is quite good, and it is definitely worth trying.
Taco Rice is a Mexican themed rice bowl dish that originated in Okinawa, a Japanese island far south of the rest of Japan. Although this is something they thought to be like the flavors of Mexico, its taste is very much altered to Japanese liking. Taco Rice does vaguely resemble Mexican food in terms of…
Tamagoyaki Sandwich is a popular choice for Japanese Bento lunch. Tamagoyaki, pan-fried egg, is a quick but delicious filling for sandwiches. Just make some eggs into a thick frittata-like shape, which takes no time, sandwich the eggs with bread slices, and that’s it. Oh – don’t forget to spread some Japanese mayo and Karashi hot…
Yakisoba Pan is Yakisoba (seasoned fried noodles) sandwiched in Koppe Pan bread. It is one of the staple items at many bakeries in Japan. Yakisoba Pan has been around for a long time, over 50 years, and typically is served as a perfect lunch or hearty snack.
Koppe Pan (コッペパン) is oblong-shaped white bread similar to an American hot dog bun. It is light and soft, mild in flavor, and one of the very basic and versatile breads in Japan. Koppe Pan can be eaten as is, of course, but most of the time it is used for sandwiching some kind of…
Bihun is fried rice vermicelli with meat and vegetables. It is very much a home cooked dish in Japan, not something you can get at restaurants. Although rice vermicelli is not originally part of Japanese cuisine nor used in much other than Bihun, this fried Bihun has become one of the ordinary dishes that people…