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Sylvia Wakana - Tamago Sando

Tamago Sando (Egg Salad Sandwich) / たまごサンド

Tamago Sando is a beloved Japanese sandwich has grown in popularity worldwide recently thanks to Japanese konbini (convenience stores). I grew up eating tamago sando (たまごサンド), like all Japanese people, and it’s definitely one of my favorite Japanese sandwiches (alongside Japanese tuna sandwiches). It’s really easy to make so it’s […]

Sylvia Wakana - Nikudango Recipe

Nikudango (Japanese Pork Meatballs) / 肉団子

Nikudango are tasty pork meatballs in a light sweet and sour sauce and are a great addition to any meal! Nikudango (肉団子) is another one of those items that you don’t often see at restaurants but people often make at home. The name literally means meat (niku) and ball (dango) […]

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 […]