Una-donorunagi donburiis a slightly sweet, savory rice bowl that has kabayaki-style fried Japanese eel (*3) on top of the rice. As unagi (Japanese eel) is rather expensive to begin with, this donburi tends to cost over 1,000 yen (with fancier options costing more) and is typically onl...
The teppanyaki grill (a.k.a. hibachi) is a type of restaurantspecializingin Japanese cuisine prepared with dramatic flair in front of patrons. Multiple parties (of typically eight to 10) sit together and watch the chef prepare their order on a hot grill a foot or two away. As the food ...
Hanasaki in Japanese means “blooming flower.” This crab is named for the vivid red color it turns as it boils, and you can see the flavor bloom as it cooks. Hanasaki is also the name of the port off the coast of Nemuro, a city in Hokkaido, where it is caught. While it may look...
Outside of Japan, people sometimes call Japanese “sticky rice” or “sushi rice,” which can lead to confusion. We eat Japanese rice for everyday meals, and they are not just for sushi. We enjoy rice in many ways—from plainly steamed to mixing itwith vinegar and salt for sushito cook...
Soba is a Japanese buckwheat noodle slurped up hot or cold (Pic: Shutterstock) Soba (Japan) Made from buckwheat flour, soba is a traditional noodle dish in Japan. It is considered to represent Japanese cuisine, together with sushi and tempura. Long and thin, soba looks similar to spaghetti...
This is the perfect example ofichiju sansai(*1), a standard kind of Japanese meal. *1 Ichiju Sansai: means one soup (ichiju) and three side dishes (sansai), and generally refers to the typical makeup of a Japanese meal. A bowl of white rice is also added to complete this set meal...
Mustard greens, also known as curled mustard or green-leafed mustard, can be easily identified by its frilled edges. A few different types of mustard greens include the Southern Giant Curled, Green Wave, Ruby Streaks, Wasabina, and Japanese Giant Red. A staple in Southern cooking, mustard gre...
Ryokan: Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by staying at a traditional ryokan. Tatami mats, futons, and communal baths await you. Capsule Hotels: Experience futuristic minimalism in Japan’s capsule hotels. These compact sleeping pods are perfect for solo travelers. ...
Examples:Crackers, Arare (Japanese crackers made from rice), oyster crackers, water biscuits, etc. These foods are baked goods that mainly comprise flour and flavorings to create layering dough. Some also contain herbs, cheese, or seeds. People can enjoy them on their own or pair crackers wit...
Kansui imbues ramen noodles with their signature yellow hue and distinguishes them from other types of Japanese noodles. It also stiffens the noodles, inhibiting moisture absorption, and preventing them from becoming soggy in soup recipes. Texture plays a huge role in the enjoyment of ramen. Ramen...