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Sylvia Wakana - Yakisoba
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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
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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, […]

crispy salmon
Bento, Main

Crispy Salmon / パリパリ鮭

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 […]

pizza toast recipe
Snack

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” […]