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Cook like a local with authentic Japanese recipes and simple home-style dishes. Each guide helps you recreate classic flavors using real ingredients and easy techniques from Japanese kitchens.

How to Make Monjayaki (Tokyo's Savory Pancake Recipe)
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How to Make Monjayaki (Tokyo's Savory Pancake Recipe)

Megumi Moriya
by Megumi Moriya

Monjayaki is a fun, runny Tokyo-style teppan dish made with cabbage, tempura bits, and savory ingredients cooked on a hot plate. Its gooey texture and unique eating style make it a nostalgic Shitamachi favorite.

3min read | Published
How to Make Goma Dango (Japanese-Style Sweet Fried Sesame Balls Recipe)
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How to Make Goma Dango (Japanese-Style Sweet Fried Sesame Balls Recipe)

Megumi Moriya
by Megumi Moriya

Goma dango is a crispy, chewy Japanese sesame ball filled with smooth azuki bean paste. Freshly fried and aromatic, it’s a comforting traditional treat perfect with tea.

3min read | Published
How to Make Buri Daikon (Japanese Amberjack Fish Stew with Daikon Recipe)
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How to Make Buri Daikon (Japanese Amberjack Fish Stew with Daikon Recipe)

Megumi Moriya
by Megumi Moriya

A cozy Japanese winter dish made with tender daikon and rich buri simmered in a savory soy broth. Learn tips, prep methods, and how to make perfect buri daikon.

4min read | Published