Ramen Noodles at Home
Do you like ramen? It's a Japanese noodle dish that has its roots in Chinese noodle dishes. It's usually served in hot broth with some...
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- Nov 22
- 1 min
Osechi Pre-Orders are Available!
Great news! Pre-orders for Osechi are available with limited supplies. If you place an order by 11/30, you will get $10 off. Osechi are...
- Nov 16
- 2 min
Mugifuji Pork - The Wagyu of Pork
We introduced Washugyu (Wagyu beef) that we offer a few months ago, but did you know that we also offer Mugifuji Pork, also known as the...
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Sanrio Yori Soymilk
Yori Soymilk has a crunchy yet soft texture and refreshing sweetness of the soy milk flavor. It's dairy free! The combination of lactic...
- Sep 10
- 1 min
When is the Daikon Radish Season?
Originally, the season for the regular daikon is winter, from December to February. However, daikon can be found in supermarkets...
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Easy Daikon Radish Leaves Recipe
What do you do with the daikon leaves? Some of you throw them away, don't you? In fact, they're richer in nutritional value than the...
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Easy Daikon Radish Recipe
It's September, but it's still hot, and you must want something refreshing to eat. This week, we'll introduce some recipes using daikon...
- Jun 4
- 1 min
White Peach and Hokkaido Milk Castella
White Peach Castella is baked moistly with peach puree and white peach filling from Okayama prefecture. Enjoy the fresh, gentle scent and...
- May 18
- 1 min
Daifukumochi, Have You Heard of It?
Daifukumochi, What Is It? Mostly known as ‘Daifuku’, Daifukumochi is a glutinous rice cake that’s filled with red bean paste. These sweet...
- May 17
- 2 min
Mayo, What's The Difference?
Mayonnaise, Let's Talk About It Mayonnaise, we’ve all heard of it, if not used in a plethora of recipes ranging from a simple sandwich to...
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Yoshoku: A Japanese Take on Western Flavor
When you picture Japanese food, what usually comes to mind? Most people (in America, anyway) would say something to the effect of miso...
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
What's the Deal With Wasabi? A Tasting Guide
If you check our shelves here at Maido, in our spice section, you’ll find a curious variety of wasabi. We have an assortment of tubes, a...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
Go for Gobo!
You may have seen a long, thin, wood-like root for sale in our produce section here at Maido and wondered what it was. The root is more...
- Jun 27, 2021
- 2 min
Hokkaido Soft Cream
The northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is famous for its incredible dairy. Butter, milk, cream, cheese and, you guessed it, ice...
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
Uses for Yuzu!
You may have seen in Maido’s produce section a selection of round yellow fruits, resembling lemons, but with a slightly different shape....
- Jan 24, 2021
- 2 min
Featured: Yamamori Kinoko Shoyu Kamameshi
Yamamori Kinoko Shoyu Kamameshi makes for an easy one-pot dinner, appetizing side dish, and, if you know how to roll it, a no-brainer...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
What's So Great About Shokupan?
Golden brown loaves, baked into a crisp square shape are sliced thickly to reveal an impossibly fluffy, white center. Called shokupan,...
- Dec 18, 2020
- 3 min
Just A Little Sweet: All About Wagashi
Soft mochi cakes, delicate bean-filled monaka, sweet dango, round chewy daifuku, and smooth yokan are just a few examples of wagashi--...
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
Takuan: A Zen Pickle
There are many ways to pickle a daikon radish, and of those, the takuan daikon pickle certainly stands out. Takuan pickles have a...
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
Seasonal Eats: Foods for Winter
Days grow shorter and the air grows colder as winter approaches. In Japan, the seasonal shift means a new showcase of seasonal food. As a...