Awase dashi made easy—3 foolproof methods and the reasons behind them for richer, more flavorful Japanese soup stock.

A delicious Japanese-inspired chicken tempura roll wrapped in nori and sushi rice. Perfect for light dinners or entertaining.

Make authentic nikujaga with simple steps and no dashi! A light, savory stew that lets the natural flavors of meat and veggies shine.

Beautifully layered, packed with plant-based antioxidants. I asked top Tokyo baristas for their secrets to make perfect layers.

Inari sushi (inarizushi) is sweet, savory, and so satisfying. Seasoned tofu pouches are filled with sushi rice and can be customized easily!

Kinpira gobo, burdock root cooked in Japanese seasonings.

Juicy inari age made with 4 ingredients and no refined sugar! Sweet-savory deep-fried tofu pockets for inari sushi, kitsune udon, and more.

This Spicy Chicken Ramen recipe features spicy red chili paste-seasoned chicken, savory broth and perfectly cooked noodles.

Hiyashi chuka is the lighter, brighter answer to ramen cravings in the summer time! Try this healthy chilled version for a quick fix meal.

These Vegan Yaki Udon Noodles come together fast, taste amazing, and use pantry-friendly ingredients. Just tofu, veggies, and noodles!

Misoyaki onigiri (Japanese rice balls)

If you’re a ginger lover, you have to try this Ginger Dressing. Its bright and gingery flavor goes so well on a classic Japanese green salad

The easiest Japanese dessert (or beverage!) Only 3 ingredients, perfect for coffee lovers! Add whipped cream to eat or milk to drink.

Make chocolate mochi ice cream at home! Chocolate ice cream wrapped in soft, chewy mochi—a fun and delicious sweet treat.

Sweet egg + salty Spam = the easiest, tastiest onigiri ever. This pork tamago musubi is pure comfort in a bite!

Chocolate mochi—rich ganache wrapped in chewy mochi—will be your new go-to treat when craving a burst of chocolate!

Creamy crab croquettes with sweet onion and umami-rich filling in a crispy shell—perfect for kids, weekends, or cozy date nights.

Easy and delicious abura soba with a savory, tangy sauce. Customize toppings like scallions, sesame, or whatever you have on hand!

These beef teriyaki bowls are a delicious healthy weeknight dinner loaded with flavour. Sticky teriyaki beef, veggies and rice all in 1 bowl

Juicy salmon with miso butter scallion sauce—rich, savory, and umami-packed. Ready in 20 minutes with simple ingredients!

This creamy Japanese sweet potato dessert brings out the natural sweetness in every bite—simple, cozy, and so satisfying.

Juicy, crispy teriyaki chicken made with simple ingredients and a rich, sweet-savory sauce that never goes out of style.

Got leftover karaage? Try these 2 tasty karaage don bowls—mayo & egg with sweet-spicy or sweet-sour sauce combos!

Make creamy, crunchy Japanese potato salad easily with a microwave—this classic side dish has been loved for generations!