Rosu vs. Karubi vs. Menchi: Japanese Meat
Rosu (ロース), Karubi (カルビ), and Menchi (メンチ) are all Japanese words relating to meat. Rosu and Karubi are cuts of meat, usually from the pig or cow, whereas Menchi is not a cut. Rosu...
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Motsu and Horumon are the Same Things or Different?
As I wrote in this article, “Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word for “internal organs” referring to pork and beef offal, especially intestines. Regarding the origin of the word, there are various theories, but...
What exactly is Karubi Ramen?
Nissin started to sell a limited-time Cup Noodle “Negi Shio Karubi (ねぎ塩カルビ: green onions and salted short ribs)” recently, and since a while ago, the product has been on sale at convenience stores in Japan....
Yamitsuki Horumon: Addictive Pork Offal Jerky Snack
“Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word meaning “internal organs” and refers to beef and pork offal, especially intestines. Those variety meats are commonly eaten in the Yakiniku grill, and in recent years, they are...
Kankoku Nori Furikake: Korean Seaweed Flakes for Rice
With locations in many countries, “Gyukaku (牛角)” is a popular Japanese restaurant chain dedicated to the Yakiniku barbecue. The Japanese bbq dish “Yakiniku (焼肉)” has its origin in Korean cuisine, and in the restaurants...
Sukiyaki vs Shabu Shabu vs Yakiniku: Japanese Meat Dishes
Sukiyaki (すき焼き), Shabu Shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ), and Yakiniku (焼肉) are all Japanese dishes where meat is in the spotlight. Sukiyaki vs. Shabu Shabu vs. Yakiniku While Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu are hot pots or nabemono,...
Tare vs Sauce: What is the Difference?
“Tare (タレ)” is a liquid seasoning used for dishes and foods, such as Yakiniku, Unagi no Kabayaki, Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki, and Natto, and seems like a sauce. Tare vs Sauce So I wondered “Tare and...
Stamina Don vs Buta Don vs Yakiniku Don: Donburi Dishes
As I wrote before in this post, “Yakiniku Don (焼肉丼)” is a popular donburi (rice bowl) dish in Japan consisting of a bowl of rice topped with grilled or pan-fried meat. The meat used...
