Japanese Food & Tips
Here are all of our posts on Japanese food:
Buying guide
- Is teriyaki sauce gluten free? Safe brands to buy & how to make your own
- Drinkable vs cooking sake: How to navigate your best options
- Best Furikake Seasoning | Top brands or make your own like this!
- Japanese cooking ingredients | 27 of the most used items in Japan
- 5 best Konro grills reviewed & how to use Japanese Charcoal Grills
- My nr.1 best bottled Stir Fry Sauce to buy (+more reviewed)
- 11 Teppanyaki Grills for your home review | electric, tabletop & more
- Best Teppanyaki Hot Plate | Top 6 tabletop grills reviewed
- How to Make a Built-in Teppanyaki Hibachi Grill in Your House
- Best Ramen Machine | Make Your Own Ramen With This Top 7
- Shichirin grill | review of the top 3 best grills [+Shichirin explained]
- Best Takohiki Chef’s Knife | top 4 reviewed for any budget or pro
- Best Hibachi Spatula | Review of the 5 best Hibachi Spatula sets
- Best Hibachi Chef Knife | These 4 are the knives you want to buy
- Why You Should Buy The Hida Konro Hibachi Grill
- You can make Yakitori at home with these 5 best Tabletop Yakitori Grills
- Best Sushi Knife | 10 best for Sashimi, meat & fish cleavers
- Mukimono Chef’s Knife | Best to buy & decorative carving video
- 5 Top Outdoor Teppanyaki Grills reviewed | Stand-alone to Griddle Plate
- 5 Best Hibachi Forks reviewed | These will make you life a lot easier
- Most Used Hibachi Chef Tools
- Best Small Cooking Grill: 7 reviews | Electric, gas, charcoal & infrared
- Best Robata Grill | Affordable options and top of the line grills
- Where to Buy Great Yakiniku Sauce | My 3 favorite authentic bottles
- Japanese Tawashi brush: 7 different types of brushes & their uses
- Best Takoyaki pans, makers & machines reviewed | Top 7
- How much is a Teppanyaki grill? These 4 things go into pricing
- 7 Best Grill with Griddle Combo’s | Gas, charcoal & reversible
- Best Instant Dashi | Powdered, stock or even vegan dashi reviewed
- 5 Best Fish Bone Pliers | Make your preparation life easier
- 6 Best Yakitori Charcoal Grills reviewed +some grilling tips
- Best Teppanyaki Grill Plate for Induction Hob | top 4 reviewed
- 15 Authentic Donburi Bowls reviewed and how to use them
- Where to buy dashi and miso paste: top choices
- Miso with Dashi In It | Flavor Meets Flavor!
- Where can Miso paste be found at Whole Foods? Check these aisles
- Where to Find Miso Paste at Walmart: check these aisles
- Who Sells Miso Paste? Top stores to buy this Japanese ingredient from
- Takoyaki vs Aebleskiver Pan: How to Pick The Best One For Your Needs
- Teppanyaki vs Gourmet or “Raclette” Cooking [comparison & review]
- Best Hibachi Cooking Grill to buy for home | Top 5 grills for sale reviewed
- The Tools you need for Teppanyaki | These are the 13 essentials
- Best rice cookers reviewed for white rice, brown, sushi or even quinoa
- Best Sushi Making Kit | Top 6 reviewed +some sushi party tips
- 7 best Binchotan Grills & Binchotan Charcoal for every $ range
- Best Yattoko Cooking Pot and Pincers reviewed
- Best Teppanyaki Plate for Your Stovetop | We liked these 4, here’s why
- Teppanyaki or Plancha Griddle | differences & flat top grills reviewed
- Best Kiritsuke Chef Knife | Top 2 reviewed: traditional or modern?
- Best Omelette Pan | Top 4 reviewed from cast iron to induction
Japanese Recipes
- Sukiyaki recipe | Fun family favorite hot pot meal for social dining
- A traditional shogayaki ginger pork recipe you can make in 20 mins
- Homemade Mochi demystified: use of a stand mixer with a twist
- Easy 30 min Yakisoba recipe you can make for your family
- Ochazuke green tea soup: the solution is in these EXACT measurements
- Sukiyaki Sauce Recipe + 6 easy tips to make your “Warishita”
- Sweet & Simple Yakiniku dipping sauce recipe with 9 ingredients
- 6 Delicious Takoyaki Recipes | What it is? Diced Tempura Octopus
- How to cook Teppanyaki at home: beef recipe, cookbooks & ingredients
- Seafood Teppanyaki Recipe from the chef | delicious meal in 6 steps
- Make this great Teppanyaki Fried Rice Recipe | 11 simple steps
- What is Tenkasu? About Agedama Tempura Flakes & its recipe
- What is Hashimaki? Discover these chopstick rolls & recipe
- Japanese Uni recipes | What is Uni & how to prepare it
- A Healthy Vegan Stir Fry Sauce with No Sugar | this is the recipe
- Make this mild Japanese beef curry if you can’t handle spicy Indian curry
- A delicious & easy miso glazed salmon recipe everyone will love
- Make miso soup yourself with this easy cold brew kombu dashi from scratch
- Why you should make this comforting Okayu recipe to settle your stomach
- Yaki onigiri recipe | Perfect Japanese rice ball snack for drinks & friends
- Tonkatsu pork cutlets recipe + tips on how to make your own Tonkatsu sauce
- Gyudon recipe | Try this yummy & satisfying Japanese beef Donburi bowl
- Oyakodon recipe (Chicken and egg bowl) | Healthy, fast and full of flavor
- Omurice recipe | The deliciously filling fusion breakfast omelet
- Yasai Itame Japanese stir-fry vegetables recipe | Delicious and healthy
- Wafu pasta recipe with spaghetti and prawns | Delicious umami mix of seafood & pasta
- Mapo tofu recipe with Sichuan peppercorn | Pleasant, spicy, and flavorful
- Soba noodle soup recipe | Tasty and versatile comfort food you won’t get enough of
- Honey soy sauce chicken recipe | The perfect family oven dish
- The 1 thing in Takikomi Gohan you shouldn’t get wrong
- Zaru soba recipe | Simple but exciting dish for a refreshing experience
- Japanese style mushroom pasta recipe: deliciously creamy butter soy sauce pasta
- Yaki udon recipe | How to make one of Japan’s favorite noodle dishes
- Miso nikomi udon recipe | The perfect hearty and savory Japanese noodle soup
- Niku miso recipe | A must-try Japanese food for the whole family
- Soba noodle salad recipe | quick (20 min), simple, and full of tasty flavors
- Japanese curry Doria recipe | The ideal easy & family-friendly dinner
- Tofu pizza recipe | Healthy and protein packed Japanese version of pizza
- Teriyaki tofu recipe: The perfect flavorful & vegan-friendly dish
- Japanese curry udon: fast, versatile and delicious
- Kitsune udon: how to make this classic & popular Japanese noodle soup
- Japanese fried yakimeshi rice: reduce waste & use leftover rice!
- Teriyaki salmon recipe (delicious & healthy!) + variations and pairing tips
- Comfort food that’ll leave you fulfilled: Zosui Japanese rice soup
- Imagawayaki (Obanyaki) recipe: a delicious Japanese dessert
- 12 minute instant ramen with egg for a fast & easy meal
- Delicious vegan ramen noodle soup [don’t miss out on flavor!]
- Learn to make this TenDon “Tempura Donburi” recipe
- What is Ponzu sauce & how to make or buy it
- Nitsume Eel sauce: salty sweet sushi sauce recipe & substitutes
- 9 best sushi sauces you must try! List of names + recipes!
- Nikiri sauce: a great recipe & the traditional brushing technique
- Miso Eggplant Recipe (Nasu Dengaku) | Healthy & Yummy Side Dish
- Miso Ginger Dressing for Salad: Simple Recipe, Tasty Greens
- What is Omusubi: Delicious & Traditional Japanese Dish
- Japanese Pancakes | from sweet to savory and even a pancake drink!
- 3 easy recipes using Dashi Stock | steps to make at it home
- Delicious grilled Zucchini | 3 Japanese Zucchini recipes to try
- Sprouts Kelp Noodles Recipe | Very healthy and easy to make
- Sushi Burrito | Best places to buy & recipe to make one yourself!
- Easy Vegan Mung Bean Egg Recipe with Just Egg | +a few facts
- Ultimate guide to the Japanese Onigirazu sushi sandwich | recipe & more
- Incredibly Easy Way to Cook Beef Misono Tokyo Style
- How to Make a Stir Fry Sauce without Broth with this recipe
- How do you make hibachi chicken? Easy chicken and vegetables
- Teppanyaki Hibachi Noodle Recipe you’ll love! | Top 3 recipes
- Teppanyaki Rolled Ice Cream | Make it at home in 4 easy steps
- Tokoroten Recipe, Video & what is Tokoroten exactly?
- Easy Japanese ginger salad dressing recipe (+ #1 store bought tip)
- 3 Okonomiyaki Sauce Recipes you should taste [+video]
- 8 Different Types of Japanese Noodles (With Recipes)
- Japanese Eggplant | What is it & 6 delicious recipes you can make
- What is Negima food? Negi onion explained with 4 Japanese dishes
- What is Okosoba? Have you ever had this okono-yakisoba mix?
- What is Monjayaki & Okonomiyaki and this is how you make it
- 10 Scrumptious Ways to Cook Japanese Style Bean Sprouts
- How to Make Brown Rice Sushi: Try this great & healthy recipe
- Different types of Japanese Ramen explained like Shoyu & Shio
- Teppanyaki Tofu Recipe | 3 delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes
- Japanese Hibachi Vegetable Recipe | Delicious & healthy
- A dumpling in Japanese is called Gyoza (餃子, gyōza) | Learn more
- Easy Instant Miso soup breakfast with white rice & furikake
- 3 Teppanyaki Mustard Sauce Recipes | Japanese style mustard
- 4 of the Best Teppanyaki Steak Recipes you can make yourself
- 13 popular Teppanyaki dipping sauce ingredients and 6 recipes to try
- 2 Recipes for Teppanyaki Sauce | Choose a Twist of Soy or Ponzu
- 2 Vegan Japanese Vegetable Teppanyaki Recipes | cook in 16 minutes
- 3 Japanese Rice Balls recipes | how to make Onigiri and Ohagi
- Vegan takoyaki recipe: what to use instead of octopus
- How To Make Takoyaki With Fish: a delicious Cod Ball Recipe
- Chicken Takoyaki: Make It At Home
- Takoyaki Variations and Can You Make Takoyaki Without Octopus
- Sushi Vinegar | Home made recipe + 3 best store bought vinegars
- Teppanyaki Popcorn – choose one of these 7 delicious recipe flavors
- Tare Sauce and All the Wonderful Things You Can Do With it
- Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream | What Is It? + Recipe
- Tonkatsu Sauce
- Ponzu sauce recipe
- Shibuya Honey Brick Toast Recipe | What it is & how you make it
- 6 quick & easy homemade Japanese Gari pickled ginger recipes
Cooking Tips
- 22 best sauces for rice [you need to try hot sauce no. 16!]
- How to thicken and sweeten teriyaki sauce | Best ingredient options
- Is teriyaki healthy? It depends on how you make it!
- What is Taiyaki? It’s fun, delicious & fish-shaped: recipe & more
- What is mirin and how do you use it?
- Are quinoa noodles & pasta good for you? Health & best brands
- Katsuobushi as a block, as flakes or use a shaver | what is Katsuobushi?
- Sushi Calories: Oh my! You should avoid some of these rolls
- Is Takoyaki Healthy? Not really no, but this is what you can do
- Taro cake recipe | The best ways to make this delicious Chinese snack
- 7 easy ways to make dashi without kombu [perfect umami!]
- Can Miso Expire? Storage tips & how to tell when it goes bad
- How to cook sushi rice without a rice cooker
- Can Frozen Fish Be Eaten Raw for Sushi?
- Do bean sprout need to be cooked or can they be eaten raw?
- Can sushi be frozen? This is what happens to sushi
- What sushi is vegan? 7 different roll ideas you can make at home
- What is Tamari Japanese Shoyu? Here’s how to use this soy sauce
- Miso Paste Substitute | 5 alternatives to add to your dish instead
- Best Vegetables for Tempura: Recipe, Uses & Serving Suggestions
- Japanese Udon noodles: how to use these thick noodles
- You can clean a Flat Top Grill with Vinegar | This is how
- The smoke point of soy bean oil | everything you need to know
- Can I Use Takoyaki Flour for Okonomiyaki? Tips for the right flavor
- How do you eat monjayaki? Tips on the right tool & where to start
- The Ideal Teppanyaki Grill Temperature | 3 things you need to know
- This is how you light Japanese Charcoal | 3 easy steps and some tips
- 16 different types of Yakitori: cooking styles & chicken parts
- What is in miso paste? Learn more about this soy bean paste
- Naengmyeon health benefits and nutrition
- What Are The Thick Japanese Noodles Called?
- Japanese guide on Sushi grade Tuna Fish | Maguro (マグロ, 鮪)
- Wafu Dashi or “Japanese Dashi” | what it is & how to use it
- Can You Boil Dashi? Here are Things You Should Know About It!
- 9 best ramen toppings to order or use when making ramen at home
- Why is my Takoyaki moving? Hint: it’s the bonito & heat. Here’s why
- How Hot Does A Hibachi Grill Get? Binchotan & ideal temperature
- Can I Eat Teppanyaki When I’m Pregnant? Yes, just watch out for these
- Is Dashi Salty? It has sodium from Katsuobushi but no, not really
- Is Takoyaki Supposed to Be Gooey Inside?
- Bonito: did you know you can eat it dried & fresh?
- 2 Important Reasons to Use Soy Bean Vegetable Oil for Teppanyaki
- Can You Freeze Takoyaki? You can but are they any good?
- Can fish be refrozen? It really depends on these things
- What can dashi stock be used for? 9 Japanese favorites
- Dashi For Udon: which to use and how to get it
- Are Ramen Noodles Vegan? Noodles are, but the soup might not be
- Dashi Powder (Granule) to Water Ratio
- Is There Such Thing as too Much Dashi?
- Can you make dashi with nori (instead of kombu)?
- Are babies allowed to eat dashi? It’s good for them, here’s why
- Can Dashi Go Bad: How Long Does it Last Until it Expires
- Dashi to miso paste ratio
- Are ramen noodles made of plastic and can they give you cancer? Hoax revealed
- Can Ramen Noodles Go Bad and Expire?
- Are Ramen Noodles Fried? The instant ramen are, here’s why
- Can you use konro grills indoors? Here’s why you shouldn’t
- How Do You Make Instant Ramen Without The Packet
- Are Ramen Noodles Egg Noodles? Delicious with eggs, but no
- Can I Eat Ramen Noodles soup while pregnant?
- My ramen smells like ammonia: why is that & is it safe?
- What is a fish cake in Japanese? 10 types of “Kamaboko”
- Is Takoyaki Halal? It is, if it meets these standards…
- Which Ramen Broth is best for Beginners?
- How much Ramen Per Person? This is how much you’ll need
- Will ramen help an upset stomach?
- Will Ramen Noodles Soften in Cold Water? Let’s find out
- How much ramen broth per person when serving ramen?
- Best Okonomiyaki Toppings and Fillings
- Is Yakitori Gluten-Free? Not all, watch out for the sauces!
- How do Japanese get a delicious broth?
- Sushi with Fish Eggs | what is the roe on top called and is it healthy?
- What type of cabbage do you use in Okonomiyaki? [top 4]
- Can You Eat Okonomiyaki When Pregnant? Watch the toppings!
- Dashi for ramen: which to get or substitute & how much to use
- Can I freeze okonomiyaki? You sure can, watch the sauce though…
- What Kind Of Charcoal Do You Use For Yakitori?
- Ramen Fish Cake: Narutomaki & Kamaboko | What is it exactly?
- How Long Can Takoyaki Last before it goes bad?
- How Do You Make Takoyaki Without Takoyaki Pan?
- How to Flip Takoyaki: make the perfect round ball with these tips
- Can You Bake Takoyaki? Follow these handy tips
- Can you reheat takoyaki? Yes! Use these quick & easy methods
- How do I clean my takoyaki maker? Use these three easy tips
- Do You Eat Takoyaki Hot or Cold? Hot is best, cold is feasible
- What are the different types of miso? [full guide to miso]
- How much miso paste per cup of water? Try this perfect balance
- Can miso paste and miso soup be frozen?
- Why Does Miso Soup Give Me Diarrhea? “Koji” might be the cause
- Can you eat miso when pregnant? The Japanese say yes!
- Can miso soup go bad? How long until it expires?
- Can miso soup be reheated? Yes! Check out these tips
- Can dogs eat miso paste? They can but here’s why you shouldn’t
- Can A Baby Eat Miso Paste? What Parents Should Know
- What’s the best miso paste to use for making ramen broth?
- Miso vs Tofu: how they’re made, differ, and how to use them
- Can Miso Cause Bloating? Not likely & this special process is why
- Why Curing Food is Important
- Can dogs eat takoyaki? Yes, but here’s why you don’t want to feed it
- How to Make Takoyaki in an Air Fryer
Popular Substitutes
- Is teriyaki sauce gluten free? Safe brands to buy & how to make your own
- 5 substitutes for your Dashi stock | Powder, Kombu & Bonito alternatives
- Can You Substitute Fish Sauce for Dashi? These 3 are better
- 12 best soy sauce substitutes you might already have
- Mirin Substitute | Top 7 Best Alternatives for Any Dish
- 8 substitutes for Beef Broth | Don’t have it or want to go vegetarian?
- Best Substitute for Rice | Go For These Rice Alternatives
- Tenkasu substitute | These things you can use instead
- Can You Make Dashi with Wakame? It’s not the best substitute
- Is ramen gluten-free? No, but try these substitutes instead
- Don’t have Panko Breadcrumbs? 14 Substitutes you probably have
- Best Substitute for Worcestershire Sauce: These 10 will work!
- Fish Stock Substitute | Use this if you’re out or want to go vegetarian
- What Is In Okonomiyaki Flour And Best Substitute
- Can I Use Okonomiyaki Sauce for Takoyaki? You certainly can
- Alternative to okonomiyaki sauce: 3 best substitutes
- Best Substitute for Vegetable Oil: 9 alternatives [frying, baking]
- Chicken Broth Substitutes if you don’t have it or don’t want to use it
Culture & Tradition
- What is Toban Yaki? History, recipe & the ceramic plates used
- Japanese Soups | Soup culture and the different kinds of soups
- Kikkoman brand origin, products and style
- The 21 types of sushi to know for your Japanese restaurant trip
- Ramen vs Ramyun vs Ramyeon: Japanese vs Korean ramen
- What does Sumimasen mean? Use it to thank or apologize
- Why do the Japanese put Raw Egg on Rice? Is it safe?
- Top Fermented Foods List + Benefits of Eating Fermented foods
- What Does Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru Mean?
- Which area of Tokyo is famous for Monjayaki? Monja Str. Chuo City
- Are Bonito Flakes alive? Read this before ordering them
- What is a Hibachi grill buffet and what to expect: prices, dishes
- How do you say “thank you for the food” in Japanese?
- Etiquette and table manners when eating Japanese food
- What Is An Omakase Dinner?
- Is Sushi Raw Fish? Not always, read about these different types
- What Does Takoyaki Taste Like? Read this to get a good idea
- Tsurai (辛い) or Karai (辛い) – “Spicy” in the Japanese Tongue
- 10 Best Teppanyaki Restaurants in America worth a visit
- Japanese cooking style restaurants where they cook in front of you
- Sushi Conveyor Belt restaurants “kaiten-zushi”: what you need to know
- 15 Best Types of Japanese Snacks You Need To Try Now
- 43 of the best, most delicious & unusual Asian food to Try
- Is Benihana Authentic Japanese Food? | Everything you need to know
- What is the Muromachi Period and what foods where created?
- Where did dashi originate? The story in ancient Japan
- How to poperly eat miso soup: spoon and chopsticks
- Where is dashi in the grocery store? This is where you need to look
- Where Are Ramen Noodles Made? What you might not know
- Are Ramen Noodles Chinese or Japanese?
- How Many Ramen Shops Are There in Tokyo? Over 10,000!
- How often do Japanese eat Ramen? Breakfast & dinner habits
- Japanese Teppanyaki & its meaning: how it came to Japan
- How Often do Korean Eat Ramen? Let’s find out
- Is Sushi Chinese, Japanese or Korean? Not as obvious as you think
- Why Does Miso Soup Separate & seem like it’s “moving”?
- Miso Soup vs Clear Japanese Soup Broth
- How Often Can I Eat Miso Soup? This is what the experts say
- Teriyaki 照り焼き Origins: a surprising turn from tradition
- How Much Fruit do Japanese Eat? Not Much – And Here’s Why
- Sushi for Beginners | a little history & the best get started guides
- Chef Erik Ramirez of Llama Inn: Japanese Peruvian connection
- Who is Hanaya Yohei? Read all about the sushi rebel
- Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Eat Sushi? Tips & 7 alternatives
- Geiko, Geisha or Maiko? The differences and the culture
- How much sushi is in a roll? And how many can you eat?
Differences Explained
- Miso vs soybean paste (doenjang): 3 odd ways to tell the difference
- Japanese Mayonnaise [or Kewpie] vs American: Taste & Nutrition
- Teppanyaki vs Teriyaki | Comparing Origin, Cooking Method & Nutrition
- Chinese Hoisin sauce vs Teriyaki: are they alike?
- Is yakitori sauce the same as teriyaki? Uses & recipes
- Anchovy Sauce vs fish sauce: are they the same?
- Dashi vs Hondashi vs Dashi No Moto: Uses for Soup and Beyond
- Difference Between Korean BBQ And Japanese BBQ Explained
- Can I use red or brown instead of white miso paste? [How to substitute]
- Sushi vs. Maki? What are the differences, or are they the same?
- Do Japanese use fish sauce? This is how they get their own flavor
- What is Kushiyaki? Aren’t those Japanese skewers called Yakitori?
- Basmati vs Jasmine Rice | A Comparison of Taste, Nutrition & More
- Dashi vs Bonito flakes: Are They the Same? Differences explained
- Dashi vs Anchovy Broth: Differences in taste, uses, and countries
- Dashi vs Kombu: Differences & how to use both
- Is Ramen Soup? Or is it something else? Here’s what the experts say
- Rice or Noodles: which is healthier? Carbs, calories & more
- Ramen vs Pasta Noodles: differences in uses, nutrition & more
- Are Kombu, Wakame, and Kelp the Same? Seaweed benefits
- Chinese Food vs Japanese Food | 3 main differences explained
- What is Hibachi? Japanese Hibachi VS a Teppanyaki grill
- The difference between Japanese and Korean Food | Use of spices
- Hiroshima Vs Osaka Style Okonomiyaki: what’s the difference?
- Sushi Vinegar vs Rice Vinegar | What’s the Difference? Let’s Have a Look
- Japanese Ramen vs Korean Ramen (Ramyeon or “Ramyun”)
- Sushi Grade vs. Sashimi Grade Fish | What is the Difference?
- Konro vs. Hibachi Grills | Subtle Differences in Japanese Grilling
- Ramen vs. Udon Noodles | Comparing Flavor, Use, Taste, Cooking Time, Brands
- Sushi Roll vs Hand Roll | New Trend meets Old Tradition
- Sushi vs Zushi | Same Same or Different? We’ll Explain
- Ramen vs. Pho | Both Noodles with Broth, But a World of Difference
- Worcestershire vs. Soy Sauce | When to Use Which [Differences Explained]
- Miso vs. Marmite | How to Use Both + Differences Explained
- Miso vs Natto | Differences in Nutrition & Popular Dishes with Both
- Sushi vs Nigiri: Nigiri is sushi, but sushi is not always nigiri
- Sushi Bowl vs. Poke Bowl | It’s The Same Delicious Dish
- Sushi vs. Kimbap | Differences in Flavor, Preparation, Variaties
- Saikyo Miso vs White Miso | Is There A Difference? Yes, But It’s Subtle
- Miso Powder vs. Miso Paste | When and How to Use Each
- Miso vs Soy Sauce: Taste, Uses, and Nutrition Differences Explained
- Sushi vs. Sashimi | the differences in health, cost, dining & culture
