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Elevate Everyday Meals

Bring global flavors to your kitchen with over 600 recipes and 250 cooking videos.

  • Juicy, umami-rich tofu skins wrapped around gingery vinegared rice, styled as traditional inari sushi with a fresh herb garnish and a bite of beni shoga on the side.
    Inari Sushi (Fried Tofu Pocket Sushi)
  • A bowl of three types of Japanese pickles including asazuke, carrot shoyuzuke, and cucumber shiozuke.
    6 Japanese Pickled Vegetables
  • Whole Japanese pickled cucumbers glisten on a plate—crisp, refreshing, and bursting with savory umami from a simple salt brine.
    Japanese Pickled Cucumber (Shiozuke)

Trending Topics

  • Summer
  • Easy Japanese Recipes
  • Ramen
  • Japanese (Modern)
  • Japanese (Traditional)
  • Japanese (Chinese)

Trending Recipes

  • A plate of homemade Japanese yakisoba (stir-fried ramen noodles) with pork cabbage, onions and benishoga (red pickled ginger).
    Yakisoba
  • Closeup of a plate of homemade California rolls filled with crab, avocado and cucumber wrapped in tangy sushi rice and nori.
    California Roll
  • Black Pepper Beef is a classic Chinese stir-fry made with beef, onions, and peppers.
    Black Pepper Beef
  • Japanese-style pasta is a thing, and this mentaiko pasta (spicy cod roe) is an easy delicious fix that comes together in about 10 minutes.
    Best Mentaiko Pasta
  • Salmon Onigiri split in half showing tender salted salmon flakes wrapped in a fluffy layer of Japanese short grain rice.
    Salmon Onigiri
  • Easy onigiri rice ball recipe stuffed with a delicious mix of canned tuna, mayonnaise and soy sauce.
    Tuna Mayo Onigiri
  • This Japanese Curry made from scratch gets its flavor and thickness through the power of fruits and vegetables. It's the perfect hearty winter meal for groups of kids and grownups alike.
    Japanese Chicken Curry
  • Side-view of a bowl of Pasta Pomodoro, showing the depth and layers of spaghetti intertwined with chunks of ripe tomatoes and basil leaves.
    Pomodoro Sauce with Spaghetti

Welcome!

I’m Marc Matsumoto, a former chef raising a family in Tokyo, Japan. I believe anyone can become a great cook with the right ingredients and a few techniques. I created No Recipes to help you unlock your culinary potential regardless of your skills by breaking down essential techniques and revealing my pro tricks.

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My Favorites

These are the soul-soothing favorites that my family and I enjoy on a regular basis. Think of this as my personal cookbook that I add all of my gems to.

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  • A beautifully plated bowl of shoyu ramen with chicken chashu, soft-boiled egg, menma, narutomaki, and scallions, served alongside rustic wooden chopsticks and spoon.
    Shoyu Ramen
  • With a tender buttery crumb, bold banana flavor, and big chocolate chunks, this is the perfect chocolate chip banana bread recipe!
    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Melt-in-your-mouth tender, pork belly kakuni cubes bathe in a rich, umami-laden sauce, paired with vibrant bok choy, golden soft-boiled eggs, and a steaming bowl of rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
    Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni)
  • A close-up of Sapporo-style miso ramen, highlighting the luscious broth, tender pork slices, and vibrant toppings like corn and green onions.
    Miso Ramen
  • A stunning close-up of gyudon captures tender slices of perfectly cooked wagyu beef glistening with a rich, savory sauce. The vibrant orange egg yolk rests at the center.
    Best Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
  • A bowl of creamy Tsukemen broth with noodles for dipping and a plate of accompaniments.
    Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen)

Get Inspired

Think of these curated recipe lists as flavor playlists. Pick a mouthwatering theme and let the cooking vibes flow.

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  • These crispy taiyaki are a Japanese fish-shaped pastry with a crisp buttery crust and sweet red bean paste in the center.
    9 Asian Dessert Recipes
  • Tasty beef Pho Tai Nam with toppings.
    Asian Noodle Soup Recipes
  • Crunchy smashed cucumbers dressed with a nutty and spicy sesame sauce.
    Easy Chinese Side Dishes: Flavor and Flair
  • Close-up of vibrant Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps showcasing the tender ground chicken and basil filling.
    Easy High Protein Chicken Recipes
  • Kinpira Gobo is an easy Japanese side dish made by stir-frying shredded root vegetables with a sweet and savory sauce.
    Japanese Vegetable Dishes
  • Loaded with veggies and meat and served on a bed of noodles, Chop Suey is a one-dish meal that's easy to make and delicious.
    Easy Chinese Food Recipes: Take-out From Your Kitchen

Latest Recipes

Here's the full index of recipes on this site from the most recent to oldest. You can also use the links in the top navigation to filter by category.

  • Colorful mound of asazuke on a plate. Crisp napa cabbage, sallions, and carrots glisten with a red chili adding a bold accent.
    Asazuke (Japanese Pickled Cabbage)
  • Overhead shot of Japanese pickled carrots with a dried chili accent—crisp, savory, and vibrant with soy sauce sheen and umami-rich depth.
    Japanese Pickled Carrots in Soy Sauce
  • Plated sunomono salad with crab and sesame seeds glows under soft light, inviting with its glossy textures and vivid greens.
    Cucumber Sunomono Salad with Crab
  • A silky dome of vanilla-specked vegan panna cotta draped with glossy black sugar syrup, artfully served on a slate plate.
    Vegan Panna Cotta
  • A hand holding an irresistible strawberry sandwich half, displaying vibrant strawberries surrounded by velvety whipped cream and soft, cloud-like bread—ready to enjoy.
    Strawberry Sandwich (Ichigo Sando)
  • A savory drizzle of soy sauce pouring onto melting butter and hot rice, creating the ultimate bowl of comforting Japanese butter rice.
    Soy Sauce Butter Rice
  • Juicy chicken breast teriyaki glazed with honey teriyaki sauce.
    Honey Teriyaki Chicken
  • A bowl of Spinach Ohitashi, a Japanese salad made by blanching spinach and infusing it with an umami-rich dashi marinade.
    Spinach Ohitashi
  • Japanese rice sandwich with Spam and Eggs.
    Spam Onigiri
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Marc Matsumoto

Welcome!

I’m Marc Matsumoto, a former chef raising a family in Tokyo, Japan. I believe anyone can become a great cook with the right ingredients and a few techniques, so I created No Recipes to help you unlock your culinary potential!

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Check out my member site for access to my secret stash of easy original recipes that I cook for my family!

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Trending Recipes

  • A plate of homemade Japanese yakisoba (stir-fried ramen noodles) with pork cabbage, onions and benishoga (red pickled ginger).
    Yakisoba
  • Closeup of a plate of homemade California rolls filled with crab, avocado and cucumber wrapped in tangy sushi rice and nori.
    California Roll
  • Black Pepper Beef is a classic Chinese stir-fry made with beef, onions, and peppers.
    Black Pepper Beef
  • With spaghetti and spicy cod roe in a creamy sauce, this Mentaiko Pasta is a classic Japanese-Italian mashup that's as easy to make as it is delicous.
    Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
  • Salmon Onigiri split in half showing tender salted salmon flakes wrapped in a fluffy layer of Japanese short grain rice.
    Salmon Onigiri
  • Easy onigiri rice ball recipe stuffed with a delicious mix of canned tuna, mayonnaise and soy sauce.
    Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Trending Categories

  • Easy Japanese Recipes
  • Ramen
  • Summer
  • Japanese (Modern)
  • Japanese (Traditional)
  • Japanese (Chinese)

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