Simple Japanese Recipes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Renkon Tori Tsukune are healthy and yummy meatballs are flattened into easy-to-eat patties. They’re perfect for a quick and simple dinner or to put into bento! Tsukune, or Japanese meatballs, are typically rounded into balls but these are flattened to showcase the beautiful lotus root discs. The lotus root adds […]
A big fan of katsu but looking for something a little healthier? This Crispy Salmon (パリパリ鮭) is based on salmon katsu that is baked instead of fried. You can still get that crispy panko exterior without all the extra oil! While I love how fried foods taste, I find baking […]
Hi! I'm Sylvia Wakana, a half-Japanese, half-American girl living between Los Angeles & Tokyo! I love cats and mugs and love sharing Japanese culture through FOOD!