Okonomiyaki, often called Japan’s savory pancake, is a beloved comfort food that hails from Osaka, the culinary capital of Japan. The name “okonomiyaki” translates to “grilled as you like it,” which perfectly captures its customizable nature.
Yakitori (Sasami) is a Japanese grilled skewer dish featuring tender, lean chicken tenderloin (sasami) grilled over charcoal and glazed with a savory-sweet soy-based sauce or simply seasoned with salt. This dish is a staple in Japanese izakayas (pub-style eateries)
Yakitori Tsukune is a beloved Japanese dish featuring tender, juicy chicken meatballs skewered and grilled to perfection, often glazed with a savory-sweet tare sauce. Unlike other yakitori varieties that use whole pieces of chicken, tsukune is made from ground chicken
Three months ago, I packed my bags in Bangalore, India, and moved to Tokyo, Japan, for a new role as an IT professional. At 27, I was both thrilled and nervous to immerse myself in a new culture, language, and work environment. Between debugging code and navigating the dizzying Tokyo subway
Miso Katsu is a beloved specialty from Nagoya, Japan, where the city’s rich culinary tradition shines through in this hearty dish. A variation of the classic Japanese tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), Miso Katsu swaps the traditional tonkatsu sauce for a bold, savory-sweet red miso sauce
When I first booked my summer backpacking trip to Japan, I had a rough plan — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka — the classics. I didn’t know I’d arrive in Kyoto right in the middle of Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s oldest and grandest festivals
Kakiage Tempura is a delightful Japanese dish featuring a medley of thinly sliced vegetables and sometimes seafood, bound together in a light, crispy tempura batter and fried into golden, lacy fritters. The term “kakiage” comes from the Japanese word kaki (to mix) and age (to fry)
Yasai Tempura, a vibrant and light Japanese dish, features an assortment of seasonal vegetables coated in a delicate, airy batter and fried to golden perfection. “Yasai” means vegetables in Japanese, and this tempura variation highlights the natural flavors and textures of ingredients like sweet potatoes,
When I first came to Osaka from Accra to study business development, I thought I was ready for everything. The people were nice, the trains came on time (like magic!), and everything was clean clean. But one thing that shocked me proper was the food.
Basashi, the iconic raw horse meat sashimi from Kumamoto, Japan, is a bold and luxurious dish that showcases the region’s culinary heritage. Known for its lean, tender texture and surprisingly mild, slightly sweet flavor