Instant Ramen (インスタントラーメン) with Vegetables is an easy and tasty noodle soup absolutely anybody can make. Instant Ramen has such a distinct flavor of its own, and it is hard to recreate it from scratch, so we don’t even try. And it’s funny how we all have cravings for various foods, but this is the…
Tuna mayo onigiri is a classic Japanese rice ball filled with a creamy tuna salad. It’s actually one of the most popular varieties you’ll find in convenience stores across Japan (known as combini). While it may not sound traditionally Japanese, this simple yet satisfying flavor has been loved by people of all ages for over…
Hiyashi Tanuki Udon is cold Udon noodles with a cold sauce and Tenkasu, fried Tempura batter crumbs. It is very refreshing but also satisfyingly rich from the Tempura crumbs. Hiyashi Tanuki Udon is a great dish during summer when you don’t want to make complicated dishes in a hot kitchen. If you have your Mentsuyu…
Shirataki Yakisoba is stir-fried noodles using Shirataki noodles instead of regular Yakisoba noodles, but still having the usual Yakisoba flavorings. Shirataki, also called Ito Konnyaku, is a form of Konnyaku which is a gelatinous food made from Konnyaku potatoes. Shirataki is shaped like thin threads (ito), as opposed to regular Konnyaku, which is usually a slab…
Anman are Japanese steamed hot buns with Anko filling. The white bread part is made from both yeast and baking powder, and it is soft and tender. The filling is Koshian, smooth sweet red bean paste with a hint of sesame flavor. The name Anman comes from the Anko and the cake – Manjyu. Even…
Ramen is a very popular noodle soup in Japan. Ramen noodles are originally Chinese style noodles, but they have changed and evolved to become a favorite Japanese food over many years. There are millions of Ramen restaurants in Japan, from old neighborhood Chinese restaurants, to Ramen street carts open late at night, to slick and modern Ramen specialty shops…
Shippoku Soba is hot soba noodle dish with various toppings. It is often on the menu at Soba noodle restaurants in Japan, but not seen as much at Japanese restaurants in the US, since it is a more regional Japanese food. Shippoku Soba can be eaten at any time of the year, but you can try…
Niku Udon is Udon noodle soup with beef (Niku=meat), but don’t let the name deceive you. It is not just throwing sliced beef into the soup, but there is more to it. The beef topping, to be placed on regular Udon noodle soup, is cooked in sweet and salty seasonings and punched up with ginger. This beef could even be…
Yakisoba is stir-fried egg noodles with roots in Chinese Chow Mien, although it has evolved on its own path over a long time.  Japanese Yakisoba is better known to be seasoned with a Worcestershire Sauce-like Yakisoba sauce. However, there is another popular kind: Shio Yakisoba.  “Shio” means salt in Japanese, and salt is of course used…
Cream Pan is an another yummy Japanese sweet bread and this one has custard cream filling inside. Â Just like An Pan, with its sweet red bean paste filling, Cream Pan has been always loved by Japanese people, and it is a staple item for any bakeries or stores that sell bread. Â Freshly baked, still warm…