3 fun ways to enjoy Japanese Rice Balls - a classic Ochazuke (inspired by a brilliant Nagatanien tip!), a savory Okaka, Edamame & Cheese, and a smoky-crunchy Salmon & Fried Onion version.

For many Japanese people, Spaghetti Napolitan brings a sense of nostalgia. I remember my mom loving this classic yōshoku dish, especially the Nagoya kissaten (café)–style version — served on a sizzling iron plate with tamagoyaki on the bottom and ketchup-based spaghetti piled on top. It’s one of those dishes I find myself craving every now and then, so I just have to make it at home! I hope you’ll enjoy it too. Ingredients serving: 2 plates 2L water 20g(0.70oz) salt 200g(7.05

Coco ICHIBANYA, also known as Cocoichi, is a popular Japanese curry restaurant chain in Japan and around the world. The very first Cocoichi restaurant was founded in Aichi, where I was born and raised. I grew up with their curry, and it’s still one of the restaurants I always visit whenever I go back to Japan. These days, most Cocoichi restaurants look quite similar, but when I was little, there were still smaller locations—some tucked into strip malls. My neighborhood Cocoic

Tonpeiyaki originated in Osaka and, like Okonomiyaki, became a staple dish at restaurants in the Kansai region. Today, it’s popular throughout Japan for its simplicity, quick preparation, and delicious flavor. Ingredients 100g shredded cabbage 50g pork belly Chopped green onions (for garnish) Shichimi Peppers Kewpie or Japanese Mayonnaise for egg mixture 2 eggs 1 potato starch + 2 water for okonomiyaki sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp tonkatsu sauce(Bul

Ebi Fry (エビフライ)This is hands down my favorite shrimp dish! 🍤 Nagoya, where I grew up, is actually quite famous for its Ebi Fry. It became well-known nationwide after a popular Japanese comedian joked about how people in the Nagoya/Aichi area pronounce “Ebi Fry.” If you ever visit Nagoya, definitely try Ebi Fry at Maruha Shokudou, which is famous for its jumbo Ebi Fry, or at any yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant. Most Tonkatsu restaurants also serve it! Another

Marinate healthy chicken breast and bake it in the oven for the perfect easy weeknight dinner! This Oven-Baked Chicken Teriyaki comes out juicy, tender, and full of flavor—so much better (and cheaper) than takeout! Ingredients 1 chicken breast(about 530g/1.16lbs) for the marinade 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons Mirin 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons honey about 1 teaspoon ginger paste(freshly grated or store-bough) Instructions Mix well until the sugar is completely di