Nissin Cup Noodle Uma-Kara Tonkotsu Flavor
On August 31, Nissin released a new flavor of cup ramen from its Cup Noodle line in Japan. The new flavor this time is “Uma-Kara Tonkotsu (旨辛豚骨)”. In its name, “Uma-Kara (旨辛)” is a...
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Japanese Words for Nutrition Facts
Over the last decade, thanks to the internet, it has been getting easier to get Japanese foods, even if you are not in Japan. But many of such products are meant for domestic use...
Kewpie Mayonnaise and its Uses by Japanese
Mayonnaise is one of the most consumed condiments in many countries, and in Japan, the Japanese food company “Kewpie (キユーピー)” holds the largest market share. It is Kewpie that first sold Japan-made mayonnaise, and...
Taberu Shoyu: Soy Sauce meant for Eating
Rice is an essential part of Japanese cuisine, and in fact, in Japan, various seasonings and condiments for rice can be seen in supermarkets. Among others, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is the most beloved rice condiment...
Meaning: Kome vs Meshi vs Gohan vs Don
In Japanese, there are several words for rice, which include “Kome (米)”, “Gohan (ご飯)”, and “Meshi (飯)”. The Difference in Meaning: Kome vs Meshi vs Gohan vs Don (Donburi) The word “Kome (米)” literally means...
The Difference: Yakiniku Don vs Gyudon
“Donburi (丼)”, literally meaning “bowl”, is the Japanese word for “rice bowl dish”, and when used in the name of the dish, it is generally abbreviated to “Don (丼)”, like “Kaisen-Don (海鮮丼)”, “Katsu-Don (カツ丼)”,...
The Difference: Yakiniku vs Teriyaki
“Yakiniku (焼肉)” is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, together with ramen, and the barbecue restaurants are scattered throughout the city because of the popularity of the dish. In fact, while it...
Oyatsu Surume: A Classic Dagashi Squid Snack for Kids
Japan has many varieties of squid snacks compared to other countries, and many of those are meant to eat as “Otsumami (おつまみ)” or a food accompaniment for alcoholic drinks, such as Sake, Shochu, and...
