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  • A plate of kani salad made with crab sticks, cucumber, and carrots in a creamy lemon dressing.
    Kani Salad
  • Closeup of a plate of homemade California rolls filled with crab, avocado and cucumber wrapped in tangy sushi rice and nori.
    California Roll
  • Mound of Japanese potato salad with ham, cucumbers, carrots and onions.
    Japanese Potato Salad
  • Tamagoyaki is a layered Japanese omelette made by rolling thin sheets of seasoned egg into a roll.
    Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)
  • Gimbap
  • Japanese rice sandwich with Spam and Eggs.
    Spam Onigiri
  • Larb Mu (ลาบหมู)
  • Okonomiyaki
  • Close up of whisper thin strands of chilled somen noodles being lifted from a bowl of ice water set against a backdrop of vibrant condiments.
    Cold Somen Noodles & Sauce
  • With a trifecta of fresh garlic, caramelized garlic, and black garlic, this easy garlic noodle recipe is mind-blowingly good.
    The Best Garlic Noodles
  • With spicy savoy curry and molten cheese stuffed between two buttery slices of crisp sandwich bread, this mashup of Japanese Curry Bread and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich is irresistibly good.
    Curry Bread (Karépan)
  • Omurice is a mashup of savory sweet chicken fried rice with a creamy omelette.
    Omurice (オムライス)
  • This easy teriyaki chicken sandwich with a fried egg comes together from just a few ingredients in a matter of minutes.
    Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
  • A wider shot of traditional Japanese Hiyayakko or cold tofu salad. In the background are two alternative versions - kimchi natto and Caprese Salad.
    Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)
  • Kimchi Jjigae
  • Tacos al Pastor with a lime wedge.
    Tacos al Pastor
  • Grilled salt-cured salmon is a staple of traditional japanese breakfasts. This easy grilled salmon recipe includes just 3 ingredients.
    Japanese Breakfast Salmon
  • A plate of Tonkatsu, or Japanese pork cutlet with thick slices of tender pork encrusted in a golden layer of crispy panko and served with a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce and fluffy cabbage salad.
    Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
  • Gochujang Braised Pork Belly
  • Beef Tacos
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
  • This frugal bento costs just $1.80 to make, and is loaded with fresh vegetables and fruit, along with Ginger Chicken and Rice.
    Ginger Chicken Bento
  • Pork Tamales
  • Closeup of beef negimaki rolls filled with green onions and glazed with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
    Beef Negimaki (Scallion Roll-Ups)
  • Throw together a delicious Japanese fried rice that comes together in minutes from a handful of ingredients with this Yakimeshi recipe.
    Yakimeshi (Japanese Fried Rice)
  • This savory Japanese cabbage pancake is called Okonomiyaki and can be made with whatever fillings and toppings you like.
    Okonomiyaki (Osaka Style)
  • This tender, juicy Japanese pork steak, or Tonteki, is glazed in a savory sweet sauce and topped with crispy fried garlic.
    Tonteki (Japanese Pork Steak)
  • Make this delicious crispy Japanese rice seasoning with this Furikake recipe. Great on popcorn, Chex mix, and french fries.
    Furikake
  • Chinese chives and eggs on a brown plate and beige napkin with a wooden spoon and glass full of shochu on the rocks.
    Niratama (ニラ玉)
  • A juicy roll of chicken seasoned and steamed.
    Chicken Chashu
  • Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
  • Temaki sushi is an easy hand-rolled sushi that you can fill with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for parties.
    Temaki Sushi Hand Rolls
  • Fish & Chips with Curry Sauce
  • With tender seasoned hamburger patties smothered in pan-gravy, topped with a fried egg and crispy fried onions, Loco Moco is a mouthwatering Hawaiian classic that's easy to make and satisfying.
    Loco Moco
  • Kitsune Udon is the most popular udon noodle soup in Japan and with this easy vegan recipe you can make it at home in about 12 minutes.
    Kitsune Udon
  • 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
  • Buta Udon (Udon with braised pork)
  • Tonkotsu Ramen
  • Vegan-friendly poke made from tender carrots, sweet onions, limu and inamona.
    Vegan Poke Bowl
  • This easy stir-fry recipe makes a mouthwatering bowl of spicy chicken with black pepper sauce in a matter of minutes.
    Black Pepper Chicken
  • Beef wrapped onigiri or Nikumaki Onigiri is a mouthwatering Japanese rice dish that's flavorful and satisfying.
    Meat Wrapped Onigiri (Nikumaki Onigiri)
  • With rich, creamy eggplant braised in a spicy savory sauce, Mapo Eggplant is a classic Japanese-style Chinese stir-fry.
    Mapo Nasu

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