Snack

Sylvia Wakana - Anko Butter Ogura Toast

Anko Butter Toast / 小倉トースト

Transform your toast: this anko butter toast is an easy, non-traditional Japanese breakfast! Anko Butter Toast, also known as Ogura Toast, originated in Nagoya but can now be found in households, cafes, and breakfast-joints all across Japan. The key is in the ingredients This simple dish is comprised of 3 […]

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 […]

Sylvia Wakana - Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi / スパムむすび

Taking a break from my Studio Ghibli recipe series to get back into sharing some of my regular favorite recipes again! As we push into summer, I want to share some of my favorite summer dishes. And today I am sharing my FAVORITE recipe for SPAM MUSUBI! What is Spam […]

Sylvia Wakana - Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs

Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs / ゆず味噌デビルドエッグ

Looking for a fun twist on deviled eggs for Easter at home? These Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs use miso for added umami and yuzu kosho for a kick of spice. Deviled eggs have always been a party food I loved eating (especially with caviar on top!). There’s so many good […]

Sylvia Wakana - Dalgona Matcha

Matcha Cloud Latte (Dalgona Matcha) / ダルゴナ抹茶

A delicious matcha variation to the popular Dalgona Coffee trend: a whipped, fluffy cloud of matcha on milk. If you haven’t heard, Dalgona Coffee has been taking over the internet. It first gained popularity on TikTok and has since spread across all other platforms. It’s definitely going to be one […]

pizza toast recipe

Pizza Toast / ピザトースト

This magical Japanese bread snack takes almost no effort and can include any ingredients you want! Pizza Toast (ピザトースト) was invented in a Japanese cafe in the 1950s and is now an extremely common type of bread snack that can be found in bakeries across Japan. There is no “correct” […]