Author: Sylvia Wakana

steak rolls

Steak Rolls / 牛肉巻き

These steak rolls glazed in a light teriyaki sauce will be the star of any bento! I’m always trying to find ways to keep bento lunches interesting since I make them daily for Roy. To be honest, I fail most of the time and make them really simple and “boring” […]

Sylvia Wakana - Tuna Poke

Tuna Poke / ポキ

A refreshing, authentic tuna poke. I grew up eating poke – Hawaiian style. I remember when the mainland poke trend blew up in Los Angeles, I was so confused about it since it was very different from the poke I was used to. One of the main differences is that […]

Sylvia Wakana - Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo / チキンアドボ

Chicken adobo is a Filipino favorite and easy to make! This is not a Japanese recipe but a classic Filipino dish that I make quite frequently. I learned this recipe from a Filipino dad and it definitely is one of my favorite chicken adobo recipes since it has a lot […]

Sylvia Wakana - Yakisoba

Yakisoba / 焼きそば

Yakisoba (焼きそば) is a type of Japanese stir fried noodles in a sweet and savory sauce. It’s one of Japan’s most popular street foods (and my favorite Japanese street food). When people think of Japanese noodles, they will most likely think of soupy noodles like ramen or udon. My favorite […]

hamburg

Hamburger Steak / ハンバーグ

Hanbaagu (ハンバーグ) is my FAVORITE Japanese dish. This juicy hamburger steak is one of the most popular dishes in Japan for both kids and adults! Japanese hamburger steak falls in the Yoshoku category (Japanese-style Western Food) that is often found both in restaurants and at home. While it’s a burger, […]