As exotic as it may sound, I’m sure most of you have tried unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) at least once. Unagi sushi is a very popular item at Japanese restaurants in the U.S. Since the fish is cooked, with sweet sauce glazed on top, it can be an entry point to the world of sushi for many beginners.
Inarizushi (いなり寿司) or Inari Sushi is a popular type of sushi or rice ball. Seasoned sushi rice is stuffed into sweet-and-savory simmered Aburaage (fried…
Curry udon is one of the most popular ways to use up leftover Japanese curry sauce. It is certainly my favorite, and I look…
Japanese Hamburger Steak (aka Hamburg or Hambagu) is one of the most popular western style foods in Japan. People of all ages just love…
Tempura is one of the most famous Japanese foods outside Japan. It is battered and deep fried seafood and vegetables. Tempura can be as…
Gyudon is a popular Japanese rice bowl dish featuring thinly sliced beef and onion cooked in sweet and savory sauce which is piled on…
Korokke are potato cakes coated with panko and deep fried. Korokke is a food people of all ages love in Japan. Well, who wouldn’t…
Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a very casual fast food in Japan. It might not be easily found at Japanese restaurants in the US or other…
Mizutaki (水炊き) is a kind of hot pot dish (called Nabemono or simply Nabe) in which fish or other kinds of meat and vegetables…