Tamagoyaki Sando is a simple yet satisfying Japanese sandwich made with a thick, fluffy omelette and soft slices of Shokupan, or Japanese milk bread. Creamy Japanese mayonnaise and a touch of Karashi mustard add a delicious tangy kick. Unlike the familiar egg salad sandwiches found at Japanese convenience stores, Tamagoyaki Sando is heartier and is…
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…
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…
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…
Fruit Sandwich is literally a sandwich with an assortment of fruits. Thinly sliced Japanese soft white bread goes very well with the filling of fresh fruit and whipped cream. This is not an everyday Japanese food, but people like to eat it from time to time.
Shokupan (Shoku Pan, Japanese Milk Bread, 食パン) is a Japanese square loaf bread that is often eaten as toast or used for sandwiches. Although rice is the biggest staple food in Japan, Shokupan bread today may be the most popular breakfast item. Shokupan is very soft and tender and delicious, and you will love it if you like…
Amashoku is old-fashioned Japanese sweet bread. It is not yeast bread but more like a simple baked pastry between a cake and a cookie. Amashoku is very easy to make with easy-to-find ingredients. It is a perfect everyday snack.
Nikuman are Japanese steamed hot buns with ground pork filling. The white bread part is made from both yeast and baking powder, and it is soft and tender. The filling is pork with chopped vegetables seasoned with soy sauce and other flavorings such as oyster sauce and ginger. The name Nikuman comes from the meat…
Melon Pan (メãƒãƒ³ãƒ‘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…