Kake Udon vs. Su Udon: What is the Difference?
When it comes to Japanese noodle soup using Udon, Kake Udon (かけうどん) is the easiest dish in the Kanto region around Tokyo, while the counterpart of Kake Udon is called Su Udon (素うどん) in...
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Nissin Cup Noodle Rich Sea Urchin Cream Instant Ramen
As you know, Nissin Foods is Japan’s top instant noodles manufacturer, and its flagship cup ramen, Nissin Cup Noodle(s), is widely enjoyed in many countries. Nissin has created unique quicky flavors for the series over...
Dora Choco: Mini Dorayaki Chocolate Cake for Kids
One of the most famous, long-serialized Japanese manga, Doraemon, is on the air in many countries, and the main character, the gadget cat from the future, Doraemon, is well known for loving yummy buns....
Shoyu Ame: Classic Japanese Soy Sauce Candy
When it comes to hard candy that represents Japan, I think Sakuma Drops is famous because the Japanese fruit candy appears in the anime movie released in 1988 by Studio Ghibli, Hotaru no Haka or...
Nissin Cup Noodles vs. Assari Oishii Noodles
Known as the world’s first instant cup ramen, Nissin Cup Noodle (Soy Sauce flavor) hit the shelves in 1971 and is widely enjoyed in many countries today. It comes in numerous flavors that differ by...
Ikura vs. Tobiko vs. Masago vs. Kazunoko vs. Tarako Roe
Ikura (いくら) is a popular sushi topping made of mature salmon roe or trout roe, which comes in individual-shaped spherical balls, typically pickled in soy sauce. And as you may know, Sujiko (筋子) is similar to it,...
Chukaman: Types of Japanese Winter Steamed Buns
Annually, from around September through the winter, Chinese-style steamed buns called Chukaman (中華まん) are sold at each convenience store chain in Japan. Those buns are heated and kept hot in a food warmer showcase...
Tanmen vs. Ramen noodles: What is the Difference?
As for Japanese noodle soups, Ramen, Udon, and Soba are not just our comfort foods, but in recent years, they have gained popularity in many countries. People who have tried or experienced those noodle...
