🍳 Japanese Recipes
Traditional Japanese recipes with nutrition info
100 recipes
beverage

How to Make Matcha Latte (Traditional & Healthy Version)
The Matcha Latte is a celebrated beverage in Japan, blending the vibrant, earthy flavors of matcha (...

How to Make Afternoon Tea (Lemon) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Afternoon Tea (Lemon), or レモンアフタヌーンティー (Remon Afutanūn Tī), is a refreshing and elegant beverage enj...

How to Make Afternoon Tea (Milk Tea) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Afternoon Tea (Milk Tea), known in Japan as ミルクティー (Miruku Tī), is a beloved beverage that harmoniou...

How to Make Amazake (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Amazake (甘酒), literally translated as 'sweet sake', is a beloved Japanese beverage with roots stretc...

How to Make Aquarius (Sports Drink) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Aquarius (スポーツドリンク) is a refreshing and functional beverage widely enjoyed across Japan, especially ...

How to Make Boss Coffee (Canned) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Boss Coffee (Canned) is an iconic ready-to-drink beverage that has become a symbol of Japan’s vibran...

How to Make BOSS Coffee (Latte) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
BOSS Coffee (Latte) is a beloved Japanese canned coffee beverage that has become synonymous with con...

How to Make Calpis (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Calpis, known in Japan as カルピス (Karupisu), is a beloved non-carbonated soft drink crafted from ferme...

How to Make Calpis (Calpico) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Calpis, known as Calpico outside Japan, is a beloved Japanese beverage that has delighted generation...

How to Make Canned Iced Coffee (Black) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Canned Iced Coffee (Black), or "缶コーヒー(ブラック)" in Japan, is a staple beverage found in convenience sto...

How to Make CC Lemon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
CC Lemon is a beloved Japanese beverage, famed for its vibrant citrus flavor and high vitamin C cont...

How to Make Cold Sake (Reishu) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Cold Sake, known in Japan as Reishu (冷酒), is a refined and refreshing beverage that embodies the ele...

How to Make Cream Soda (Melon) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Cream Soda (Melon), known in Japan as 'Meron Soda,' is a beloved classic beverage synonymous with su...

How to Make Dekavita C (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Dekavita C is a popular Japanese energy drink, loved for its refreshing citrus flavor and invigorati...

How to Make Genmaicha (Brown Rice Tea) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Genmaicha, or brown rice tea, is a beloved Japanese beverage combining green tea leaves (sencha or b...

How to Make Georgia Coffee (Sweet) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Georgia Coffee (Sweet) is an iconic canned coffee beverage from Japan, beloved for its smooth, sweet...

How to Make Green Tea (Sencha) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Green Tea, known as Sencha (煎茶) in Japan, is the most popular style of Japanese green tea, celebrate...

How to Make Highball (Whisky Soda) – Traditional & Healthy Version
The Highball, known in Japan as ハイボール (Haibōru), is a classic beverage that beautifully blends whisk...

How to Make Hojicha Latte (Traditional & Healthy Version)
The Hojicha Latte is a soothing Japanese beverage that beautifully combines the earthy, roasted flav...

How to Make Hot Sake (Atsukan) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hot Sake, known as Atsukan in Japan, is a cherished beverage that embodies centuries of tradition an...
breakfast

How to Make Miso Soup (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Miso Soup, or 'Misoshiru' (味噌汁), is a quintessential Japanese breakfast dish enjoyed for centuries a...

How to Make Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
The Egg Sandwich, or Tamago Sando, is a beloved Japanese breakfast staple renowned for its creamy, u...

How to Make Grilled Salmon (Yakizake) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Grilled Salmon, known as Yakizake (焼き鮭), is a beloved Japanese breakfast classic that perfectly high...

How to Make Japanese Breakfast Set (Traditional & Healthy Version)
The Japanese Breakfast Set, or 'Asa Teishoku', is a harmonious collection of nourishing dishes that ...

How to Make Japanese Breakfast Set (Teishoku) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Japanese Breakfast Set (Teishoku) is a harmonious meal that exemplifies the balance and aesthetics o...
curry

How to Make Katsu Curry (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Katsu Curry, known as カツカレー (katsu kare), is a beloved Japanese comfort food that beautifully blends...

How to Make Beef Curry (Japanese) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Beef Curry (Japanese), known locally as 'Gyū Kare', is a beloved comfort food that has become a stap...

How to Make Chicken Curry (Japanese) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chicken Curry (Japanese), known as 'Kare Raisu' (カレーライス), is a beloved comfort food in Japan, found ...

How to Make Curry Udon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Curry Udon is a beloved Japanese noodle dish that combines the rich, umami flavors of Japanese curry...

How to Make Dry Curry (Japanese) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Dry Curry (ドライカレー, Dorai Kare) is a beloved Japanese adaptation of curry, featuring ground meat saut...
dessert

How to Make Anmitsu (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Anmitsu is a classic Japanese dessert that dates back to the Meiji era, cherished for its refreshing...

How to Make Castella (Kasutera) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Castella, or Kasutera (カステラ), is a beloved Japanese sponge cake that originated in Nagasaki during t...

How to Make Cream Puff (Shu Cream) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Cream Puff, known as 'Shū Kurīmu' (シュークリーム) in Japan, is a beloved dessert that beautifully balances...

How to Make Dorayaki (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Dorayaki is a beloved Japanese dessert, characterized by its fluffy honey pancakes sandwiched with a...

How to Make Imagawayaki (Red Bean Cake) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Imagawayaki (今川焼き), also known as Obanyaki in some regions of Japan, is a beloved traditional Japane...

How to Make Japanese Cheesecake (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Japanese Cheesecake, known as "Soufflé Cheesecake" (スフレチーズケーキ), is a beloved dessert that captures t...
dinner

How to Make Tempura (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Tempura is a beloved Japanese dish known for its light, crisp batter and delicate presentation. Orig...

How to Make Agedashi Tofu (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Agedashi Tofu is a beloved Japanese dinner dish featuring silky tofu lightly dusted with potato star...

How to Make Asari Butter (Clams) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Asari Butter (あさりバター) is a beloved Japanese dish that showcases the natural umami of asari (manila c...

How to Make Chawanmushi (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chawanmushi is a classic Japanese savory egg custard, cherished for its silky texture and delicate u...

How to Make Japanese Cream Stew (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Japanese Cream Stew, or "kurīmu shichū" (クリームシチュー), is a beloved comfort dish found in households ac...

How to Make Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ebi Fry, or Fried Shrimp, is a beloved classic in Japanese cuisine, offering a golden, crispy exteri...

How to Make Gyutan (Sendai Beef Tongue) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Gyutan, or Sendai beef tongue, is a specialty hailing from Sendai in the Tohoku region of Japan. Kno...

How to Make Hambagu (Japanese Hamburger Steak) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hambagu (ハンバーグ) is a beloved Japanese dinner dish that showcases the harmony of umami-rich flavors a...

How to Make Hamburg Steak (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hamburg Steak, known as 'ハンバーグ' (Hanbāgu) in Japan, is a beloved dish often featured in Japanese hom...

How to Make Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki is a beloved Japanese savory pancake that originated in Hiroshima Prefec...
donburi

How to Make Gyudon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Gyudon, known as 'beef bowl' in Japan, is a beloved donburi dish that features thinly sliced beef an...

How to Make Oyakodon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Oyakodon, meaning 'parent-and-child donburi,' is a beloved Japanese rice bowl dish that artfully com...

How to Make Tendon (Tempura Bowl) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Tendon, or 天丼 (Tempura Donburi), is a beloved Japanese dish that beautifully combines crispy tempura...

How to Make Butadon (Pork Bowl) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Butadon (豚丼), meaning 'pork bowl,' is a beloved donburi dish originating from Hokkaido, Japan. This ...

How to Make Chukadon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chukadon is a beloved donburi (rice bowl) dish that brings together a vibrant medley of stir-fried v...

How to Make Gyudon (Beef Bowl) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Gyudon, or 'beef bowl,' is a beloved Japanese donburi dish featuring tender, thinly sliced beef simm...
lunch

How to Make Chashu Don (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chashu Don is a beloved Japanese rice bowl featuring succulent slices of chashu (braised pork belly)...

How to Make Chicken Karaage (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chicken Karaage (鶏の唐揚げ) is a beloved Japanese dish renowned for its crispy texture and savory, umami...

How to Make Chicken Karaage Salad (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chicken Karaage Salad combines the beloved Japanese fried chicken, karaage, with a fresh medley of s...

How to Make Chicken Karaage with Spicy Mayo (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chicken Karaage is a beloved Japanese lunch dish known for its crisp, juicy texture and rich umami f...

How to Make Chicken Karaage Wrap (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chicken Karaage Wrap is a modern fusion dish inspired by the beloved Japanese karaage—crispy, juicy ...

How to Make CoCo Ichibanya Curry (Traditional & Healthy Version)
CoCo Ichibanya Curry, or ココイチカレー, is an iconic Japanese curry rice dish inspired by the famous chain...

How to Make Doria (Rice Gratin) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Doria is a beloved Japanese comfort food, featuring a harmonious blend of seasoned rice, creamy béch...

How to Make Ebi Gratin (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ebi Gratin is a beloved Japanese comfort food that blends succulent shrimp (ebi) with a creamy, umam...

How to Make Grilled Fish Teishoku (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Grilled Fish Teishoku (焼き魚定食, Yakizakana Teishoku) is a classic Japanese lunch set meal that beautif...

How to Make Hayashi Rice (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hayashi Rice (ハヤシライス) is a beloved yoshoku dish in Japan, featuring tender slices of beef and onions...
How to Make Ikura Don (Salmon Roe Bowl) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ikura Don, or Salmon Roe Bowl, is a beloved Japanese dish that celebrates the delicate flavors of th...
noodles

How to Make Ankake Yakisoba (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ankake Yakisoba is a classic Japanese noodle dish featuring crisp, pan-fried yakisoba noodles topped...

How to Make Champon (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Champon is a vibrant noodle dish originating from Nagasaki, Japan, celebrated for its rich umami bro...

How to Make Hakata Ramen (Tonkotsu) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hakata Ramen (Tonkotsu) is one of Japan’s most iconic noodle dishes, originating from Fukuoka Prefec...

How to Make Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Hiyashi Chuka, literally meaning 'chilled Chinese noodles', is a beloved summer dish in Japan that s...
ramen

How to Make Tonkotsu Ramen (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Tonkotsu Ramen, a beloved dish from Fukuoka on Kyushu island, is a hallmark of Japanese ramen cultur...

How to Make Abura Soba (Oilless Ramen) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Abura Soba, which translates to 'oil noodles,' is a beloved Japanese ramen dish that forgoes the typ...

How to Make Ie-kei Ramen (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ie-kei Ramen, originating from Yokohama, Japan, is a unique blend of tonkotsu (pork bone) and shoyu ...
rice

How to Make Onigiri (Tuna Mayo) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Onigiri (Tuna Mayo), also known as 'ツナマヨおにぎり', is a beloved Japanese rice ball filled with a creamy ...

How to Make Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Chahan, or Japanese fried rice, is a beloved dish in Japanese homes and restaurants, known for its c...

How to Make Gomoku Gohan (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Gomoku Gohan, also known as 'mixed rice' (五目ご飯), is a classic Japanese dish that beautifully showcas...

How to Make Hitsumabushi (Nagoya Eel) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし) is a celebrated specialty of Nagoya, Japan, renowned for its exquisite preparat...
snack

How to Make Okonomiyaki (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Okonomiyaki is a beloved Japanese savory pancake, often referred to as 'Japanese pizza' due to its c...

How to Make Takoyaki (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Takoyaki is a beloved Japanese street snack originating from Osaka, renowned for its irresistible co...

How to Make Gyoza (Pan-fried) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Gyoza (Pan-fried), also known as yaki-gyoza, are one of Japan’s most beloved snacks, offering a perf...

How to Make Karaage (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Karaage is a beloved Japanese dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful m...

How to Make Anpan (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Anpan is a beloved Japanese sweet bun filled with smooth, sweet red bean paste (anko). Originating i...

How to Make Anpan (Red Bean Bread) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Anpan (あんパン) is a beloved Japanese snack bread filled with sweet red bean paste, or anko (餡子). Origi...

How to Make Chikuwa (Fish Cake Tube) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Chikuwa (竹輪) is a classic Japanese fish cake snack renowned for its unique tube shape and chewy text...

How to Make Curry Pan (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Curry Pan, also known as Kare Pan (カレーパン), is a beloved Japanese snack that features a crisp, golden...

How to Make Dango (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Dango is a classic Japanese sweet snack enjoyed year-round, often seen at festivals or with a cup of...

How to Make Dashimaki Tamago (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Dashimaki Tamago is a beloved Japanese rolled omelette, known for its delicate, fluffy texture and g...

How to Make Edamame (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Edamame, or 枝豆 (edamame), is a beloved Japanese snack made from young soybeans still in their pods. ...

How to Make Gyoza (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Gyoza, the beloved Japanese dumpling, traces its roots to the post-war era when it became a staple i...

How to Make Hijiki Nimono (Seaweed Salad) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hijiki Nimono (ひじき煮物) is a beloved, traditional Japanese side dish featuring hijiki seaweed simmered...

How to Make Hiyayakko (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hiyayakko, or cold tofu, is a classic Japanese snack that embodies the essence of simplicity and fre...

How to Make Hiyayakko with Toppings (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Hiyayakko (冷奴) is a beloved Japanese dish featuring chilled silken tofu served with a medley of fres...

How to Make Ikayaki (Grilled Squid) – Traditional & Healthy Version
Ikayaki, or grilled squid, is a beloved Japanese street snack often enjoyed at summer festivals (mat...

How to Make Japanese Curry Bread (Kare Pan) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Japanese Curry Bread, known locally as Kare Pan (カレーパン), is a beloved snack in Japan, combining the ...
sushi

How to Make Salmon Nigiri (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Salmon Nigiri, or sake nigiri (鮭握り), is a classic Japanese sushi dish celebrated for its simplicity,...

How to Make Chirashi-zushi (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chirashi-zushi, also known as 'scattered sushi', is a vibrant and healthy Japanese dish that beautif...

How to Make Aburi Salmon Nigiri (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Aburi Salmon Nigiri is a beloved sushi dish originating from Japan, prized for its delicate balance ...

How to Make Anago Nigiri (Conger Eel) (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Anago Nigiri (Conger Eel) is a classic sushi dish that showcases the delicate flavors of saltwater e...

How to Make California Roll (Traditional & Healthy Version)
The California Roll, a modern sushi maki, has become a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine worldwide....

How to Make Chirashi Don (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Chirashi Don, also known as Chirashizushi, is a vibrant and nourishing Japanese sushi bowl that beau...

How to Make Ebi Nigiri (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ebi Nigiri is an iconic form of sushi that highlights the delicate sweetness of shrimp (ebi) and the...

How to Make Ikura Gunkan (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Ikura Gunkan, a classic sushi dish from Japan, elegantly showcases the rich, umami flavors of ikura ...

How to Make Inari Sushi (Traditional & Healthy Version)
Inari Sushi (稲荷寿司) is a beloved Japanese dish consisting of vinegared sushi rice (shari) delicately ...