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 a very popular appetizer at Yakitori bars and other bar-type restaurants in Japan. It can be a nice dinner as well if there are more vegetables and especially when served with rice and Miso Soup.
Kintokimame are red kidney beans in sweet syrup. It is a small side dish that is often in the corner of a bento box.…
Strawberry is the fruit of spring in Japan, the same as in many places throughout the world. And Japanese people take it seriously with…
Chirashi Sushi (Chirashizushi) is a kind of Sushi dish with thinly sliced Sashimi raw fish placed over a bed of Sushi Rice, instead of…
Furikake are rice toppings which are usually made of dried seafood and seasonings. Furikake means literally “sprinkle” in Japanese, and it is typically sprinkled over Steamed Rice…
Subuta is a Japanese version of Sweet and Sour Pork, the famous Chinese dish in the US. Â Deep fried crispy pork coated in a…
Kaki Dotenabe is a hot pot dish with Oysters and vegetables in a strong Miso based soup. Kaki Dotenabe is a Hiroshima regional dish,…
Kombu Dashi and Katsuo Dashi (fish broth) are very important components in traditional Japanese cooking. Dashi is used in soups, stews, boiled vegetables and many…
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…