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Soy Sauce Eggs Recipe (醤油卵)
Whenever I think of soy sauce eggs, I think of ramen restaurants. Amidst the bustling crowd that swarms in the lunch and dinner times, it’s pleasant to sit down to a hot bowl of ramen noodles, tonkotsu...
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Japan’s Obsession with Kit Kats キットカット
If you have been to any Japanese grocery store, you might have seen the Kit kats that filled the snack aisle– ranging from original milk chocolate to Matcha (green tea), sweet potato, or even Cherry...
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Chicken Zosui Recipe (チキンぞすい）
In Gardena, CA, there’s a restaurant that serves the most magnificent yakitori called Shinsengumi Yakitori. With its delicious arrays of different types of skewers ranging from negima to gyutan, it...
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Okinawa’s Hibiscus: Not Just A Flower
Some may only see it as a simple flower, but for Okinawans, this brightly colored, tropical flower is more than just decoration. Pic courtesy of Okinawa Travel Info. Coming in a variety of white, pink,...
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Saba Shioyaki Recipe
Saba, otherwise known as mackerel, is one of my favorite fish to eat, and it relatively inexpensive. If you’re looking for a fishy meal to have for a reasonable price and is simply tasty with just a...
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Okinawa’s Marine Animals! From the Cute to the Deadly
Okinawa is known for its luscious, tropical atmosphere, its white sand beaches, and beautiful oceans. But through all this scenery, many animals reside and cohabit with the local Okianwans, many of...
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Sukiyaki Recipe
If anyone knows the song “Sukiyaki” (Ue o Muite Aruko) by Kyu Sakamoto, you can totally appreciate this recipe! Well, regardless if you know the song or not (if you don’t, I recommend listening to it…...
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Pork Wonton Dumplings
One day, as I watching some YouTube videos, I got the marvelous idea to make gyoza. Mmmm, I thought to myself, I do know how to make them and I haven’t done anything for my website in a while. Let’s do...
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9 Common Mushrooms Used In Japanese Cuisine
For some, mushrooms are the bane of their existence…. But for me, mushrooms are a God-send! There are a lot of mushrooms used in Japanese cuisine, but there are 9 common ones that are utilized,...
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What is Wagyu?
What is Wagyu? Wagyu, with its fantastic marbling and tender, succulent meat, is perhaps the highest quality of beef that one can buy on the market. Priced around $100+ per pound, there is a reason why...
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Chinsuko Cookies (Okinawan Shortbread)
There’s a trend that’s been recently coming about, and these Chinsuko cookies (otherwise known as Okinawan shortbread cookies) work in this particular trend: with only pancake mix, sugar, and oil,...
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How to Make Duck Medallions with Spaghetti
When I had decided to try my hand in making Kamo Udon (duck with Japanese flour noodle soup), I also bought from the butcher shop a thicker cut of the rolled up duck that they were offering,...
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Kamo Udon Recipe カモうどんレシピ
If you’ve had udon before, you’ve most likely sampled udon dishes such as niku udon (beef udon), curry udon, or tempura udon. But if you love duck, then the kamo udon recipe is for you! I have to say,...
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Sushi Vs Sashimi: What’s the Difference?
For sushi or sashimi lovers galore, this might be an easy answer for you. But for those that are new to the Japanese style of eating raw fish, nigiris, or rolls, may not know what the difference is...
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Tonkatsu Recipe とんかつレシピ
It’s amazing that I haven’t made a tonkatsu recipe, considering how tasty and easy this recipe is… But it’s better late than never, right? Tonkatsu is a delicious Japanese dish consisting of a pork...
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What is Ramen?
Ramen… For me, it reminds me of childhood memories, of steaming bowls of noodles in a delicious, oily broth, with plenty of toppings to crunch and slurp in, of family and togetherness… It’s amazing how...
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Panko vs Breadcrumbs
While tempura and panko are commonly mistaken, panko vs breadcrumbs gets even more confused and mistaken for each other. So, what is the difference between panko and breadcrumbs? Simple: it’s the way...
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What is Umi Budo?
For those that live on the sunny, coastal region of Okinawa, Umi Budo is a staple food found plentiful around the area and is usually a snack or side dish. However, those that live elsewhere (like in...
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Mensore Eats: Kirari West
With so many bakeries in Southern California, what’s another one going to do in order to stand out? Well… Kirari West is not only a great bakery, but gluten-free lovers unite: not only do they give out...
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The History of Eisa: Okinawa’s Folk Dance
There are many cultures that embrace the art of dance, and Okinawa is one of those cultures that has cherished it throughout its time and history. From the prominent classical dance Yotsutake to the...
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