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🧪 Umami & Dashi

Recipes built on kombu, bonito, and the science of layered umami.

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Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)
Easy

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the base of Japanese cooking. Instant dashi tastes flat. Real dashi i...

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta
Easy

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta

⏱ 15min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Compare cheap and premium items in one pasta. Find out where to spend and whe...

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba
Easy

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy shrimp tempura sits on hot soba. The broth is savory dashi. Fast or full.

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Skilled

Homemade Shoyu Ramen

⏱ 180min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Chicken broth meets kombu and katsuobushi. The umami doubles. This is a weeke...

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)
Skilled

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)

⏱ 120min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Slow simmering makes tripe soft. Miso broth turns deep and savory. Izakaya fo...

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
Level up

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A savory Japanese pancake bursting with umami. Double katsuobushi creates a r...

Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon
Level up

Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon

⏱ 30min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick shaved arabushi transforms simple tomato pasta. It brings deep smoked f...

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup
Easy

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make a crystal clear golden egg soup. It uses four ingredients. Feel the pure...

🍳
Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

🍳
Easy

Awase Dashi (Kombu & Bonito Stock)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Kombu and bonito flakes make a clear, golden stock. It is the base of miso so...

🍳
Easy

Kombu Dashi (Vegan Dashi)

⏱ 110min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A clear, gently sweet stock from kelp and water only. Steep it cold overnight...

🍳
Easy

Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu in Warm Dashi)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tofu fried in a thin starch shell, then bathed in warm dashi. Crisp edges, si...

🍳
Easy

Homemade Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 1/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

One bottle of soy, mirin, and dashi. Dilute it for soba, tempura, rice bowls,...

🍳
Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

🔥 Heat & Science

Recipes where the pan temperature decides the result.

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Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken
Easy

Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make teriyaki two ways. The quick way uses pantry items. The real way uses ho...

Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Level up

Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy outside and juicy inside. Learn the double fry. We show why the second...

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl
Level up

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Oyakodon means parent and child bowl. Soft eggs meet tender chicken over hot ...

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Skilled

Homemade Shoyu Ramen

⏱ 180min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Chicken broth meets kombu and katsuobushi. The umami doubles. This is a weeke...

Japanese Omurice
Level up

Japanese Omurice

⏱ 25min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A soft omelet covers ketchup rice. This is classic Japanese comfort food. The...

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

Summer Vegetable Tomato and Eggplant Gratin
Easy

Summer Vegetable Tomato and Eggplant Gratin

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Bake summer vegetables with tomato and cheese. Control moisture to create a d...

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry
Easy

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tender squid and deeply savory eggplant tossed in a fragrant sauce. A rapid s...

🍳
Easy

Ajitama (Ramen Egg with a Jammy Yolk)

⏱ 380min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Soft-boiled eggs sit overnight in a sweet soy marinade. The yolk turns thick ...

🍳
Easy

Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu in Warm Dashi)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tofu fried in a thin starch shell, then bathed in warm dashi. Crisp edges, si...

🍳
Easy

Chicken Katsu (Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlet)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thin chicken cutlet in a loud panko crust. Fry it at 170C and rest it stand...

🍳
Easy

Sushi Rice (Sumeshi with Homemade Sushi Vinegar)

⏱ 75min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Hot rice meets a warm mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Each grain turns gloss...

🍳
Easy

Miso Ramen (Sapporo Style with Wok-Fried Pork and Sprouts)

⏱ 30min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Pork and sprouts sizzle in a hot wok. Broth pours in. A rich miso tare waits ...

🍳
Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

🍳
Level up

Gyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Juicy pork dumplings, browned, steamed, then browned again. A thin starch ski...

🍳
Level up

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette, No Square Pan Needed)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin layers of egg rolled into a soft, tender log. Make it sweet in a round p...

⏱️ Quick Fix

Dishes you can finish in under twenty five minutes of real work.

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Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken
Easy

Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make teriyaki two ways. The quick way uses pantry items. The real way uses ho...

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)
Easy

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the base of Japanese cooking. Instant dashi tastes flat. Real dashi i...

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta
Easy

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta

⏱ 15min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Compare cheap and premium items in one pasta. Find out where to spend and whe...

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl
Level up

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Oyakodon means parent and child bowl. Soft eggs meet tender chicken over hot ...

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba
Easy

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy shrimp tempura sits on hot soba. The broth is savory dashi. Fast or full.

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Japanese Omurice
Level up

Japanese Omurice

⏱ 25min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A soft omelet covers ketchup rice. This is classic Japanese comfort food. The...

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry
Easy

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tender squid and deeply savory eggplant tossed in a fragrant sauce. A rapid s...

Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon
Level up

Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon

⏱ 30min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick shaved arabushi transforms simple tomato pasta. It brings deep smoked f...

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup
Easy

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make a crystal clear golden egg soup. It uses four ingredients. Feel the pure...

Honkarebushi Caesar Salad
Easy

Honkarebushi Caesar Salad

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Fermented bonito flakes replace cheese to build deep umami. This Japanese twi...

🍳
Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

🍳
Easy

Miso Ramen (Sapporo Style with Wok-Fried Pork and Sprouts)

⏱ 30min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Pork and sprouts sizzle in a hot wok. Broth pours in. A rich miso tare waits ...

🍳
Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

🍳
Level up

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette, No Square Pan Needed)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin layers of egg rolled into a soft, tender log. Make it sweet in a round p...

🍱 Meal Prep

Dishes that hold well in the fridge for three to four days.

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Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

🍳
Easy

Ajitama (Ramen Egg with a Jammy Yolk)

⏱ 380min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Soft-boiled eggs sit overnight in a sweet soy marinade. The yolk turns thick ...

🍳
Easy

Awase Dashi (Kombu & Bonito Stock)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Kombu and bonito flakes make a clear, golden stock. It is the base of miso so...

🍳
Easy

Kombu Dashi (Vegan Dashi)

⏱ 110min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A clear, gently sweet stock from kelp and water only. Steep it cold overnight...

🍳
Easy

Homemade Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 1/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

One bottle of soy, mirin, and dashi. Dilute it for soba, tempura, rice bowls,...

🍳
Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

🍳
Level up

Gyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Juicy pork dumplings, browned, steamed, then browned again. A thin starch ski...

🍳
Level up

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette, No Square Pan Needed)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin layers of egg rolled into a soft, tender log. Make it sweet in a round p...

🪙 Budget Friendly

Recipes that lean on cheap, easy to find ingredients.

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Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

🍳
Easy

Ajitama (Ramen Egg with a Jammy Yolk)

⏱ 380min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Soft-boiled eggs sit overnight in a sweet soy marinade. The yolk turns thick ...

🍳
Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

🍳
Easy

Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu in Warm Dashi)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tofu fried in a thin starch shell, then bathed in warm dashi. Crisp edges, si...

🍳
Easy

Homemade Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 1/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

One bottle of soy, mirin, and dashi. Dilute it for soba, tempura, rice bowls,...

🍳
Easy

Chicken Katsu (Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlet)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thin chicken cutlet in a loud panko crust. Fry it at 170C and rest it stand...

🍳
Easy

Sushi Rice (Sumeshi with Homemade Sushi Vinegar)

⏱ 75min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Hot rice meets a warm mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Each grain turns gloss...

🍳
Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

🍳
Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

🍲 Comfort Food

The warm, familiar dishes Japanese families eat on a normal weeknight.

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Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)
Easy

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the base of Japanese cooking. Instant dashi tastes flat. Real dashi i...

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba
Easy

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy shrimp tempura sits on hot soba. The broth is savory dashi. Fast or full.

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Skilled

Homemade Shoyu Ramen

⏱ 180min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Chicken broth meets kombu and katsuobushi. The umami doubles. This is a weeke...

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)
Skilled

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)

⏱ 120min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Slow simmering makes tripe soft. Miso broth turns deep and savory. Izakaya fo...

Japanese Omurice
Level up

Japanese Omurice

⏱ 25min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A soft omelet covers ketchup rice. This is classic Japanese comfort food. The...

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
Level up

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A savory Japanese pancake bursting with umami. Double katsuobushi creates a r...

🍳
Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

🍳
Easy

Chicken Katsu (Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlet)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thin chicken cutlet in a loud panko crust. Fry it at 170C and rest it stand...

🍳
Easy

Miso Ramen (Sapporo Style with Wok-Fried Pork and Sprouts)

⏱ 30min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Pork and sprouts sizzle in a hot wok. Broth pours in. A rich miso tare waits ...

🍳
Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

🍳
Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

🍳
Level up

Gyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Juicy pork dumplings, browned, steamed, then browned again. A thin starch ski...

🍣 Japanese

Classic Japanese home cooking, made with what you can buy locally.

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Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken
Easy

Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make teriyaki two ways. The quick way uses pantry items. The real way uses ho...

Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Level up

Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy outside and juicy inside. Learn the double fry. We show why the second...

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)
Easy

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the base of Japanese cooking. Instant dashi tastes flat. Real dashi i...

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta
Easy

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta

⏱ 15min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Compare cheap and premium items in one pasta. Find out where to spend and whe...

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl
Level up

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Oyakodon means parent and child bowl. Soft eggs meet tender chicken over hot ...

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba
Easy

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy shrimp tempura sits on hot soba. The broth is savory dashi. Fast or full.

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Skilled

Homemade Shoyu Ramen

⏱ 180min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Chicken broth meets kombu and katsuobushi. The umami doubles. This is a weeke...

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)
Skilled

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)

⏱ 120min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Slow simmering makes tripe soft. Miso broth turns deep and savory. Izakaya fo...

Japanese Omurice
Level up

Japanese Omurice

⏱ 25min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A soft omelet covers ketchup rice. This is classic Japanese comfort food. The...

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry
Easy

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tender squid and deeply savory eggplant tossed in a fragrant sauce. A rapid s...

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
Level up

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A savory Japanese pancake bursting with umami. Double katsuobushi creates a r...

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup
Easy

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make a crystal clear golden egg soup. It uses four ingredients. Feel the pure...

🍳
Easy

Ajitama (Ramen Egg with a Jammy Yolk)

⏱ 380min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Soft-boiled eggs sit overnight in a sweet soy marinade. The yolk turns thick ...

🍳
Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

🍳
Easy

Awase Dashi (Kombu & Bonito Stock)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Kombu and bonito flakes make a clear, golden stock. It is the base of miso so...

🍳
Easy

Kombu Dashi (Vegan Dashi)

⏱ 110min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A clear, gently sweet stock from kelp and water only. Steep it cold overnight...

🍳
Easy

Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu in Warm Dashi)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tofu fried in a thin starch shell, then bathed in warm dashi. Crisp edges, si...

🍳
Easy

Homemade Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 1/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

One bottle of soy, mirin, and dashi. Dilute it for soba, tempura, rice bowls,...

🍳
Easy

Chicken Katsu (Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlet)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thin chicken cutlet in a loud panko crust. Fry it at 170C and rest it stand...

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Sushi Rice (Sumeshi with Homemade Sushi Vinegar)

⏱ 75min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Hot rice meets a warm mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Each grain turns gloss...

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Easy

Miso Ramen (Sapporo Style with Wok-Fried Pork and Sprouts)

⏱ 30min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Pork and sprouts sizzle in a hot wok. Broth pours in. A rich miso tare waits ...

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Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

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Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

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Gyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Juicy pork dumplings, browned, steamed, then browned again. A thin starch ski...

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Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette, No Square Pan Needed)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin layers of egg rolled into a soft, tender log. Make it sweet in a round p...

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30 recipes
Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken
Easy

Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make teriyaki two ways. The quick way uses pantry items. The real way uses ho...

Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
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Perfect Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy outside and juicy inside. Learn the double fry. We show why the second...

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)
Easy

Authentic Miso Soup (with Proper Dashi)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the base of Japanese cooking. Instant dashi tastes flat. Real dashi i...

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta
Easy

Tuna Mayo Soy Pasta

⏱ 15min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Compare cheap and premium items in one pasta. Find out where to spend and whe...

Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl
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Ultimate Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Oyakodon means parent and child bowl. Soft eggs meet tender chicken over hot ...

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba
Easy

Classic Shrimp Tempura Soba

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Crispy shrimp tempura sits on hot soba. The broth is savory dashi. Fast or full.

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)
Easy

Fluffy Kakitama Jiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup)

⏱ 10min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Learn how to make soft egg ribbons. This soup takes ten minutes. The broth st...

Homemade Shoyu Ramen
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Homemade Shoyu Ramen

⏱ 180min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Chicken broth meets kombu and katsuobushi. The umami doubles. This is a weeke...

Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)
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Motsuni (Japanese Miso Tripe Stew)

⏱ 120min ⭐ 4/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Slow simmering makes tripe soft. Miso broth turns deep and savory. Izakaya fo...

Japanese Omurice
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Japanese Omurice

⏱ 25min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A soft omelet covers ketchup rice. This is classic Japanese comfort food. The...

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
Easy

Authentic Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew)

⏱ 50min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

This is the king of Japanese comfort food. The magic happens after you stop t...

Summer Vegetable Tomato and Eggplant Gratin
Easy

Summer Vegetable Tomato and Eggplant Gratin

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Bake summer vegetables with tomato and cheese. Control moisture to create a d...

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry
Easy

Squid and Eggplant Ginger Soy Stir-fry

⏱ 20min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tender squid and deeply savory eggplant tossed in a fragrant sauce. A rapid s...

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
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Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A savory Japanese pancake bursting with umami. Double katsuobushi creates a r...

Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon
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Arabushi Tomato Pasta: The Sea's Bacon

⏱ 30min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick shaved arabushi transforms simple tomato pasta. It brings deep smoked f...

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup
Easy

Honkarebushi Clear Egg Soup

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Make a crystal clear golden egg soup. It uses four ingredients. Feel the pure...

Honkarebushi Caesar Salad
Easy

Honkarebushi Caesar Salad

⏱ 15min ⭐ 2/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Fermented bonito flakes replace cheese to build deep umami. This Japanese twi...

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Ajitama (Ramen Egg with a Jammy Yolk)

⏱ 380min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Soft-boiled eggs sit overnight in a sweet soy marinade. The yolk turns thick ...

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Easy

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

⏱ 25min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin beef and soft onions simmer in a sweet soy broth. Spoon it over hot rice...

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Easy

Awase Dashi (Kombu & Bonito Stock)

⏱ 45min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Kombu and bonito flakes make a clear, golden stock. It is the base of miso so...

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Easy

Kombu Dashi (Vegan Dashi)

⏱ 110min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A clear, gently sweet stock from kelp and water only. Steep it cold overnight...

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Agedashi Tofu (Crispy Tofu in Warm Dashi)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Tofu fried in a thin starch shell, then bathed in warm dashi. Crisp edges, si...

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Easy

Homemade Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 1/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

One bottle of soy, mirin, and dashi. Dilute it for soba, tempura, rice bowls,...

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Chicken Katsu (Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlet)

⏱ 40min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thin chicken cutlet in a loud panko crust. Fry it at 170C and rest it stand...

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Easy

Sushi Rice (Sumeshi with Homemade Sushi Vinegar)

⏱ 75min ⭐ 2/5
I got time 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Hot rice meets a warm mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt. Each grain turns gloss...

🍳
Easy

Miso Ramen (Sapporo Style with Wok-Fried Pork and Sprouts)

⏱ 30min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Pork and sprouts sizzle in a hot wok. Broth pours in. A rich miso tare waits ...

🍳
Easy

Kake Udon (Hot Udon Noodle Soup)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 1/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thick, springy udon in a hot dashi broth. Frozen noodles make it a 10 minute ...

🍳
Easy

Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu with Boxed or Homemade Roux)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 2/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

A thick, mild curry over rice. Use boxed roux, or toast your own from butter ...

🍳
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Gyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt)

⏱ 60min ⭐ 3/5
Under 1 hour 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Juicy pork dumplings, browned, steamed, then browned again. A thin starch ski...

🍳
Level up

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette, No Square Pan Needed)

⏱ 20min ⭐ 3/5
Quick 🛒 Local 🇯🇵 Authentic

Thin layers of egg rolled into a soft, tender log. Make it sweet in a round p...