Japanese-Style Chicken Meatballs

“Perfect recipe!” wrote one reader of our savory-sweet chicken meatballs, based on Japanese tsukune.

Miso Ramen

Flavorful ramen in 35 minutes? We accepted the challenge.

Sake and Soy-Braised Kabocha Squash

Kabocha, which translates from the Japanese as “pumpkin,” is a variety of winter squash originating in Japan. Short, squat and green with light mottling and stripes that run from top to bottom, kabocha is orange on the interior, with sweet flesh that

Soy-Simmered Beef and Snow Peas

The Japanese dish called beef shigureni inspired this recipe. Thinly sliced beef is simmered with a good dose of soy sauce for an intense savoriness meant to be tempered with rice. Fresh ginger, sugar and mirin balance the soy’s saltiness, and we’ve a

Japanese Potato Salad

Equal parts tangy and savory, this partially mashed potato salad is creamy without being heavy. OR For a potato salad with less mayo and more flavor, we took inspiration from Japanese potato salads, which get creaminess from partially-mashed potatoes.

One-Pot Soba Supper

Cooking asparagus. One pot, two ways

By Matthew CardMarch 1, 2017

The National Dish of Japan Is Curry?

In the late 19th century, the British brought curry to Japan. Now Sonoko Sakai wants to bring it home.

By Christopher KimballDecember 22, 2021

Sesame Stir-Fried Pork with Shiitakes

From Korea via Japan, a classic izakaya snack makes for a fast dinner with outsize flavor