The Difference: Tonkatsu Ramen vs Tonkotsu Ramen
As you know, ramen is a noodle soup 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...
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Tokujo vs Jo vs Nami in Sushi, Yakiniku, and Tonkatsu
If you have dined at restaurants in Japan before, you may have noticed that the name of some dishes on the menu has such prefixes as “Tokujo (特上)”, “Jo (上)”, and “Nami (並)”, like...
The Difference: Karaage vs Katsu
“Karaage (から揚げ)” and “Katsu (カツ)” are representative types of “Agemono (揚げ物: literally meaning deep-fried thing)” which are deep-fried foods in Japanese cuisine. These Agemono dishes, Karaage and Katsu are widely enjoyed in Japanese households...
I Enjoyed Rokkakai’s Hire-Katsu Sandwich Ekiben Bento
Today when I went shopping at a supermarket near my house, an “Ekiben (駅弁)” fair took place in it. As the Japanese term, Ekiben is composed of 2 words “Eki (駅)” meaning station and...
Nama Panko: How to Make Fresh Panko Bread Crumbs
The traditional Japanese bread crumb “Panko (パン粉)” is an essential part of Japanese “Katsu (カツ)“dishes and, in recent years, has gained popularity in many countries. Nama Panko (生パン粉) Panko actually comes in 2 different...
The Difference: Okonomiyaki Sauce vs Tonkatsu Sauce
When it comes to Japanese brown sauce, in addition to Tonkatsu sauce, (Japanese-style) Worcestershire sauce, and Chuno sauce, Okonomiyaki sauce is commonly used in households in Japan. As I wrote about how Tonkatsu sauce, Japanese...
Dagashi: Umaibo Tonkatsu Sauce Flavor Corn Puff Stick
“Umaibo (うまい棒: Delicious Stick)” is a classic “Dagashi (駄菓子)” snack sold by Yaokin. It is a cheap corn puff stick that only costs 10 yen (about 0.1 USD), but it is really yummy, besides...
Tonkatsu Sauce vs Worcester Sauce vs Chuno Sauce
“Tonkatsu (豚カツ)” is the Japanese pork cutlet featuring its crispy deep-fried breadcrumb covering, which usually comes with shredded cabbage on a plate and is eaten with “Tonkatsu sauce (とんかつソース)”. By the way, have you...
