Winter evenings beg for warm, filling one-pot dishes to beat the cold-weather blues. And indeed, Japanese cooking seems to be full of...

On an average day here at Maido, next to our onigiri, you’ll find delightful stacks of golden-pillow-looking finger foods. These are...

Do they eat carbonara in Japan? The answer is yes, albeit with a few tweaks to adjust the dish to more Japanese palette preferences. This...

Kabocha, or Japanese pumpkin, is a wonderfully versatile vegetable. The texture and subtly sweet taste lends it to a variety of dishes;...

We are pleased to announce that Popin Cookin’ gummy kits are back in stock! Supply chain disruptions nationwide have caused considerable...

Love dango, but wish there was a way to fit their taste into the cooler weather? Try this seasonal variation on a traditional Japanese...

In Japan, seasonal flavors are a big part of food culture. It makes sense, as Japan is a fairly small country, without much space for...

Fall is the season for eating well in Japan, and one of the most popular fall flavors in Japanese cooking is that of kabocha pumpkin....

Picture this: bright and tasty stir-fried vegetables, luscious hard boiled quail eggs, bouncy pieces of chikuwa fish cake, and juicy...

Are you craving shabu-shabu, but not really looking for the heat involved in putting a hot plate in the center of your dining room table...

Picture this: chunks of potato, carrot and onion are simmered alongside extra-thin slices of wagshuyu beef in a savory and sweet sauce....

Takikomi gohan, or mixed rice is a fairly simple dish that tastes great and has plenty of options for customization. Typically served as...

It is common knowledge that bamboo is both prevalent and proliferated throughout Asia. Asian bamboo’s status as a large, timber-sized...

When it comes to cooling summer food, Japanese cuisine has a whole lot to offer. One of the simplest, and tastiest, cooling summer dishes...

Pickles are an essential part of any traditional Japanese meal spread. Called “tsukemono”, pickles made from many different types of...

Dango is a tasty street food in Japan. Made from soft, yet springy ball-shaped rice dumplings on a skewer, dango comes in a couple of...

Sun Noodle ramen kits are made with the home chef in mind. These kits provide fresh noodles, along with expertly-formulated broth packets...

Ever heard of oden before? From a distance, it doesn't look like much. The dish appears to be a collection of jiggling beige-hued...

Few dishes are as representative of a Japanese home cooked meal as miso soup. Miso soup accompanies breakfast, lunch and dinner and is as...

Winter is the season when people in Japan enjoy kabocha the most. Simmered, fried in korokke, or as part of a soup, the rich creamy...