Okara: Tofu Dregs & the Dish Unohana
Tofu (豆腐) is one of the best-known Japanese food delicacies. It is a healthy, nutritious food made by solidifying Tonyu (豆乳) or soy milk with Nigari (にがり) bittern. In the making, Tonyu leaves a...
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Tanshio vs. Gyutan: What’s the Difference?
Our family sometimes goes to a Yakiniku restaurant in our neighborhood for dinner. Every time we dine there, I order the meat portion Tan-Shio (たん塩/タン塩: meaning Tongue Salt or Salted Tongue) at least once....
What exactly is Banana Manju?
A while ago, I noticed a few online searchers came to my blog article on Tokyo souvenirs via google with the keyword, Banana Manju (バナナ饅頭). I, of course, know what banana and Manju are. But until...
Kankoku Nori vs. Nihon Nori: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to Nori (海苔), the first thing that comes to many people’s minds will probably be a blackish dry sheet of seaweed used in sushi rolls. Including the one for sushi, the...
Ryu-Shanghai Kara-Miso Ramen Instant Noodle from Myojo
Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館) is a food theme park located in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy noodle soups offered by popular ramen shops from various areas of Japan. In the museum,...
Anpan: Meaning of Sesame Seeds on Top of the Bun
Anpan (あんパン) is a classic Japanese round bun first made in 1874 by the founder of a bakery named Kimuraya (present-day Kimuraya Sohonten) (Google Map), Kimura Yasubei (木村安兵衛). Anpan (あんパン) As you may already...
Morinaga Hi-Soft vs. Salted vs. Yogurt Caramel Flavors
Morinaga Seika (森永製菓) is a Japanese confectionery company founded in 1899 whose logo is an angel symbol called Angel Mark. In Japan, the maker has many long-selling products, and their best-known products include Hi-Chew...
How to Make Abura Soba with Packaged Instant Ramen
Abura Soba (油そば), meaning oil noodles in Japanese, is a type of ramen popular in Japan. Unlike ordinary ramen, Abura Soba is broth-less. It consists of wheat noodles and the seasoning oil placed on...
