Japanese Cuisine Recipes

To make delicious Asian-style chicken wings, bake them in the oven until half-done, then coat them with store-bought teriyaki sauce and cook until done. Teriyaki sauce contains...

For these mini kebabs, you can use tougher cuts of beef, such as flank steak or sirloin. The meat is cut into small pieces and marinated in...

This easy-to-make Japanese teriyaki dish is made with beef, green onions, edamame, ginger, garlic, and spaghetti. To achieve the pleasant nutty flavor that's so...

Taiyaki are Japanese fish-shaped cookies with a filling. They are cooked in a special pan on the stove. These baked goods date back to the Edo period, when vendors began shaping the ordinary round cookies...

There are two main types of this Japanese omelet: a spicy version with dashi and a sweet version with added sugar. The former is fluffier and juicier, but the latter is easier to prepare because it doesn't...

Takoyaki, which translates from Japanese as "fried octopus," is a savory fried ball filled with octopus and spices. When served, they are topped with a spicy...

Crispy tempura tuna served with a tangy wasabi mayonnaise sauce—the perfect Japanese-style appetizer for your next house party. You can fry the tuna simply by dipping it in...

One of the most elegant ways to grill food is with Japanese white oak charcoal, or binchotan. This charcoal burns at extremely high temperatures for hours and...

Sticky (also known as sweet) rice is a popular grain throughout much of Asia. It's used in both sweet and savory dishes, including Japanese mochi, Korean rice cakes, and Chinese porridge.

Japanese gyoza dumplings are first pan-fried, then steamed in a small amount of water until cooked through, giving them a distinctive crispy crust on the bottom and a crispy crust on the top.

Succulent turkey breast in a crispy breading is served over a fragrant pilaf in a Japanese turkey curry sauce. For a light side dish, prepare a salad of char-grilled Chinese cabbage and mustard...

Make juicy rolls with spicy tuna, cucumber, and avocado. It'll be just like at a restaurant! And instead of the usual soy dipping sauce, serve ginger-soy dip with chili garlic sauce. For...

Don't be discouraged if your mochi doesn't turn out perfect the first time. Mastering these Japanese sweets takes time and practice. Stick to the step-by-step recipe, and you'll be ready in no time...

These beef and rice bowls are the epitome of Japanese comfort food. Gyudon is typically home-cooked, but it's also common in fast-food restaurants across the country. Gyudon consists of...

These plump Japanese sweets are filled with four types of cheesecake, so there's sure to be something for everyone, though they're all delicious! They're individually wrapped in mochi dough...

Crispy-skirted dumplings are essentially pan-fried dumplings with a thin, crispy outer layer. They're popular at izakayas throughout Japan, where they're called hanetsuki gyoza (gyoza with...

This fragrant soup with buckwheat soba noodles, chicken, mushrooms, vegetables, and ginger is quick to prepare and offers a warming flavor in cool weather. Serve garnished with green onions and Japanese seasoning...

Sando, a fruit sandwich commonly eaten as a snack or for breakfast, is believed to have originated in Japan over a century ago. They're sold in bakeries, cafes, and convenience stores, but they're actually...

Using store-bought Japanese curry powder, you can prepare a hearty, savory dish in just 20 minutes, perfect for a midweek dinner. No measuring or mixing required...

This Asian grilled vegetable salad will be a hit at your summer grill parties. Boil buckwheat soba noodles and toss them with fried red onion, zucchini, and fresh radish in a...

This clever recipe layers the traditional Japanese dish of nabe, made with pork and napa cabbage. It's simple, but looks stunning when served straight from the pan. Layers of cabbage and...

These rolls were inspired by the iconic New York bagels with salmon and cream cheese. All those same flavors are now in Asian-inspired roll form! They feature smoked salmon, creamy cream cheese, and...

This delicate Japanese-style dipping sauce is made with white cannellini beans and soft tofu, while miso paste, green onions, and soy sauce infuse it with a rich flavor profile. Perfect as an appetizer for...

Make delicious Japanese-style sandwiches with grilled salmon, miso, wasabi, and sesame seeds. Serve the salmon on toasted buns topped with avocado mayo, spiced with zesty watercress, and...

This salad gets its amazing flavor from a dressing made from coconut milk, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Rub the pork tenderloin with the same dressing before grilling. Slice the cooked meat thin, just like...

Inspired by Chinese sesame noodles, this recipe uses Japanese buckwheat soba instead of fresh wheat noodles, topped with a savory peanut sauce. Edamame beans, chopped...

Soba noodles (also ramen), soy sauce, sesame, and ginger are all common ingredients in Japanese cuisine, but this slow-cooker pork dish draws inspiration from a variety of cuisines around the world.

With a clever combination of Japanese staples—soba noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce—this shrimp and edamame stir-fry is...

This delicious and healthy Asian dish is packed with protein and fiber. Buckwheat soba noodles are cooked with shiitake mushrooms and edamame (unripe soybeans), while fresh herbs and a few...

This Asian-inspired soba buckwheat noodle soup will captivate everyone with its rich flavor and aroma, which comes from the combination of shiitake mushrooms, smoked trout, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and...

Tender salmon fillet, vegetables, and buckwheat soba noodles in a fragrant mushroom broth are just the thing to warm you up on a chilly day and enjoy the flavors of Asian cuisine. Cook the fish in the broth at...

Tonkatsu is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It's deep-fried pork cutlets. They're typically served with a store-bought sauce (usually BullDog), but it can be easily and quickly made at home. To...

Japanese milk bread, shokupan, is the perfect white sandwich bread: super soft and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness. This version uses yugong (a type of soy milk bread) as a starter...

In Japan, fried pork cutlet, known as tonkatsu, is enjoyed between thick slices of fluffy milk bread topped with julienned cabbage and tonkatsu sauce. To keep the bread from...

Butter mochi is a popular Hawaiian party treat. Made with Japanese glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, the dessert is loved for its sweet, buttery flavor and dense texture.

This delicious and comforting Asian dish is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. It's very filling, eaten in minutes, and a hit with both adults and kids. And the croutons...

"Sweet potatoes are a must-have in my diet," says recipe author Jerome Grant. "This delicious root vegetable is rich in nutrients and has a rich flavor. For a sweet potato puree in the..."

In Japan, the term teppanyaki refers to seafood cooked on a hot, flat griddle called a teppan. For this recipe, you can use a regular heavy-bottomed frying pan or a wok. Fry...

Teriyaki steak rolls are a popular Japanese dish made from very thin slices of meat wrapped around vegetables. In this recipe, the steak rolls are stuffed with green onions and grilled.

A Japanese tamagoyaki omelet is fried by rolling thin layers of fried eggs into a roll. It's best to use a special rectangular pan called a makiyakinabe, as this will make the omelet easier to roll.

When you cut into this fluffy omelet, its tender center should be revealed. That's the beauty of a Japanese omelet. Fry it according to the step-by-step recipe, and it will turn out perfect. Serve...

Although the name hiyashi-chuka literally means "cold Chinese," this cold noodle salad is actually a Japanese dish traditionally prepared in the summer. This salad is light, refreshing...

This typically Asian dish is incredibly easy to prepare, delicious, and light! Plus, it takes less than half an hour. Salmon fillet is pan-fried and served with steamed cabbage...

Buckwheat soba noodles are cooked with edamame (unripe soybeans) and jumbo shrimp in an Asian-inspired sauce. This recipe takes less than half an hour to make. It's quick, delicious, and...

This Japanese version of sweet red adzuki bean paste is popular in many parts of Asia as a filling for cakes, pastries, and rice flour-based sweets (such as mochi), as well as in...

With a light, crispy crust and juicy meat inside, katsu is a comforting Japanese dish at its best. Traditionally made with pork, this method also works well with chicken. Fried...

This is a super-delicious vegan version of the popular Japanese dish unadon (unagi-donburi), fried eel in a sweet, sticky sauce served with white rice. Eggplant replaces the eel. Recipe...

This Japanese-style dipping sauce pairs perfectly with vegetables or tempura green beans. Arrange them around the dipping bowl, dip, and enjoy. Try it over baked sweet potatoes or...