Isobe Yaki Butter Shoyu Mochi Rice Cake
As winter is the season of Mochi (餅) for Japanese people, I have often eaten the plain rice cake since the beginning of December. Mochi is typically served in soup (for example, O-Shiruko, O-Zoni), but...
Category: Traditional Japanese foods
Gyumeshi vs. Gyudon: What’s the Difference?
Gyudon (牛丼) is one of the most popular varieties of Donburi (丼: Japanese rice bowl dish), often referred to as Beef Bowl in English-speaking countries. In its name, the word Gyu (牛) means cattle...
Sea Urchin Roe: Nama Uni vs. Tsubu Uni vs. Neri Uni
Uni (雲丹, うに), known as sea urchin in English, is one of the Japanese food delicacies called Chinmi (珍味) that has been a long-time favorite in Japan. Although it is usually served fresh in sushi restaurants,...
Wakame vs. Kombu (Kelp): Edible Seaweed in Japan
As you may know, seaweed is an indispensable part of Japanese food culture, and especially, wakame and kombu, also known as kelp, have been widely consumed in Japan since the old days. Today, supported by...
Tonkatsu Ramen vs. Tonkotsu Ramen: What’s the Difference?
As you know, ramen is a noodle dish that represents Japan, and in recent years, instant ramen has been a staple in homes in many countries. Ramen comes in many different types and countless...
Wagashi vs. Mochi vs. Namagashi: What is the Difference?
While the word “Okashi (お菓子)” can refer to any kind of snack, sweet, and candy, regardless of where they are produced, “Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word for traditional Japanese confections. Wagashi comes in many...
Nara Zuke: Oriental Pickling Melon Pickled in Sake Lees
Nara is a historic city adjoining Kyoto where every year many tourists, both from in and outside Japan, enjoy sightseeing. When I think of Nara, many things come to my mind. But in terms...
Yakiniku Don vs. Gyudon: What’s the Difference?
Donburi (丼), whose literal meaning is Bowl, is the Japanese word for rice bowl dish, usually abbreviated to Don (丼) when used in the dish’s name, like Kaisen-Don (海鮮丼), Katsu-Don (カツ丼), or Gyu-Don (牛丼)....
