Daifukumochi, What Is It? Mostly known as ‘Daifuku’, Daifukumochi is a glutinous rice cake that’s filled with red bean paste. These sweet...

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...

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...

The northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is famous for its incredible dairy. Butter, milk, cream, cheese and, you guessed it, ice...

You may have seen in Maido’s produce section a selection of round yellow fruits, resembling lemons, but with a slightly different shape....

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...

Golden brown loaves, baked into a crisp square shape are sliced thickly to reveal an impossibly fluffy, white center. Called shokupan,...

Soft mochi cakes, delicate bean-filled monaka, sweet dango, round chewy daifuku, and smooth yokan are just a few examples of wagashi--...

There are many ways to pickle a daikon radish, and of those, the takuan daikon pickle certainly stands out. Takuan pickles have a...

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...

As fall descends upon Japan, the hearty chestnut comes into season. While the concept of seasonal foods is very popular in Japan, most...

Crispy and savory fried batter balls with a springy piece of octopus hidden in the center, topped with a savory brown sauce, smooth,...

What does dinner time in Japan usually look like? Sushi is usually the first thing that comes to mind in the American consciousness as...

Wagyu beef has made quite a reputation for itself here in the United States. Often thought of being and marketed as synonymous with Kobe...

Every year between September and January, an elusive mushroom comes into Japan’s culinary spotlight. Matsutake, or pine mushrooms, are...

A non-carbonated soft drink, with a milky texture and a sweet, but slightly sour finish describes the unique but delicious flavor of the...

Whether it be bright red, juicy strawberries, in delicate packaging, or a single cantaloupe perfectly round, creamy and sweet, the...

Popular over the course of centuries, the humble rice cracker, known collectively as senbei, continues to be a cornerstone of Japanese...

Starting in the rainy season, an interesting phenomenon starts to arise in restaurants in Japan. Long chutes made of halved bamboo stalks...

Natto is perhaps one of Japan’s most contentious foods. Made from bacteria-fermented aged soybeans, natto has a strong odor similar to...