The first time I made katsu bowls with tonkatsu sauce was on a chilly Sunday evening when I needed something warm hearty and deeply satisfying and from the first crunchy bite to the savory-sweet finish I knew I’d be making it again and again. The crispy cutlet layered over fluffy rice with that drizzle of … Read more
I still remember the first time I made potato mochi because I wasn’t sure what to expect from something that sounded both savory and chewy but the result completely won me over. One bite into that crisp golden exterior and gooey soft center and I was in love and since then this has become one … Read more
The first time I made hibachi noodles at home it was purely out of craving after a night out at a teppanyaki restaurant where those buttery soy-glazed noodles totally stole the show. I didn’t expect something so simple to taste that good and once I realized how easy they were to recreate I started making … Read more
Japanese katsu bowls became a favorite in my house after a rainy evening when I wanted something crispy, comforting, and full of flavor and I had leftover panko, a couple of chicken breasts, and a craving for a warm rice bowl and after that first bite – the crunchy coating, the sticky sauce, the tender … Read more
Japanese BBQ fried rice became a spontaneous favorite in my kitchen one evening when I had leftover yakiniku beef and day-old rice sitting in the fridge and I didn’t want to waste either and instead of reheating them separately I decided to toss them together in a hot pan and add a few simple ingredients … Read more
Gyoza soup became one of my go-to winter meals after a snowy afternoon when I was craving dumplings but didn’t feel like pan-frying anything and instead I dropped a few frozen gyoza into a hot broth I had simmering with garlic and ginger and the result was so cozy and satisfying that I ended up … Read more
Japanese beef curry instantly brings me back to a cozy night when I made it for a small family dinner and the scent filled the house and we all gathered around the table faster than usual and what started as a casual dish became a new favorite with its warm spiced gravy and ultra-tender beef … Read more
Chicken street tacos bring back memories of my first visit to a bustling food market where the aroma of grilled chicken and fresh cilantro filled the air. I couldn’t resist trying one, and from the very first bite, I was hooked on the simple yet bold flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla. Since then, I’ve … Read more
Chipotle ranch chicken burritos always remind me of my busy workdays when I needed something filling yet full of flavor to keep me going. I once threw together grilled chicken, rice, beans, and a drizzle of chipotle ranch, and to my surprise, it turned into one of the tastiest wraps I had ever made. From … Read more
Spring roll salad takes me back to a warm evening when I was craving something light yet flavorful. I didn’t want to fuss with wrapping traditional spring rolls, so I tossed all the fresh ingredients into a bowl, and it turned out better than I expected. Since then, this salad has become my go-to for … Read more