Appetizer

Sushi Bake / 寿司ベイク

While Sushi Bake isn’t traditional Japanese sushi, it’s a fun and flavorful fusion dish that is great for parties and potlucks! What is a sushi bake? Sushi Bake is a popular casserole-style dish that is inspired by sushi – specifically, the California roll. It’s warm, creamy, and extremely delicious. While […]

Japan's Viral Gyoza

Japan’s Viral Gyoza

This quick and delicious gyoza is trending in Japan right now so of course, I had to share! This gyoza is technically nameless and was shared on Twitter by @nao252525. It’s supposed to be extremely simple, easy, quick, and above all – VERY delicious. I’ve seen people in Japan making […]

Sylvia Wakana - Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi (Savory Steamed Egg Custard) / 茶碗蒸し

This silky savory steamed egg custard is a Japanese classic. Chawanmushi is warm and comforting and pairs well with almost any traditional Japanese meal. Served in a little teacup, this dish looks fancy but is actually not very hard to make! The best part is you can put almost any […]

Sylvia Wakana - Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Tofu) / 揚げ出し豆腐

Crispy deep-fried tofu in a flavorful tsuyu sauce. Agedashi Tofu is a popular appetizer in Japanese restaurants and Izayaka. The exterior is crispy while the tofu stays soft inside and it’s served with a umami-rich sauce and various toppings like green onions, bonito flakes, or grated daikon (radish). It may […]

Sylvia Wakana - Ramen Eggs

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) / 味付け玉子

Love those marinated ramen eggs from your favorite ramen shop? Now you can make ramen eggs at home (and shhh! they’re REALLY EASY!). Ajitsuke Tamago, or Ramen Eggs, are an extremely popular topping for ramen. These soft-boiled eggs range from super runny to custard-y and are marinated in soy sauce […]