Jan 211 minVegan Soy Milk Creamy StewWinter evenings beg for warm, filling one-pot dishes to beat the cold-weather blues. And indeed, Japanese cooking seems to be full of...
Jan 192 minInarizushiOn an average day here at Maido, next to our onigiri, you’ll find delightful stacks of golden-pillow-looking finger foods. These are...
Jan 122 minMentaiko Udon CarbonaraDo they eat carbonara in Japan? The answer is yes, albeit with a few tweaks to adjust the dish to more Japanese palette preferences. This...
Dec 1, 20211 minKabocha CustardKabocha, or Japanese pumpkin, is a wonderfully versatile vegetable. The texture and subtly sweet taste lends it to a variety of dishes;...
Oct 31, 20211 minPopin Cookin' Restock!We are pleased to announce that Popin Cookin’ gummy kits are back in stock! Supply chain disruptions nationwide have caused considerable...
Oct 27, 20212 minKabocha DangoLove dango, but wish there was a way to fit their taste into the cooler weather? Try this seasonal variation on a traditional Japanese...
Oct 13, 20212 minRoasted Matsutake MushroomIn Japan, seasonal flavors are a big part of food culture. It makes sense, as Japan is a fairly small country, without much space for...
Oct 6, 20212 minEasy Kabocha Pumpkin KorokkeFall is the season for eating well in Japan, and one of the most popular fall flavors in Japanese cooking is that of kabocha pumpkin....
Sep 22, 20212 minNagasaki Sara UdonPicture this: bright and tasty stir-fried vegetables, luscious hard boiled quail eggs, bouncy pieces of chikuwa fish cake, and juicy...
Sep 10, 20212 minShabu Shabu Pork SaladAre 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...
Sep 8, 20212 minWashugyu Beef NikujagaPicture this: chunks of potato, carrot and onion are simmered alongside extra-thin slices of wagshuyu beef in a savory and sweet sauce....
Jul 27, 20212 minKanro Candy Takikomi GohanTakikomi gohan, or mixed rice is a fairly simple dish that tastes great and has plenty of options for customization. Typically served as...
Jul 11, 20213 minTake On TakenokoIt is common knowledge that bamboo is both prevalent and proliferated throughout Asia. Asian bamboo’s status as a large, timber-sized...
Jun 23, 20213 minZaru SobaWhen it comes to cooling summer food, Japanese cuisine has a whole lot to offer. One of the simplest, and tastiest, cooling summer dishes...
May 14, 20214 minNukazuke Pickling: A How-To GuidePickles are an essential part of any traditional Japanese meal spread. Called “tsukemono”, pickles made from many different types of...
Apr 14, 20213 minDangoDango 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...
Apr 14, 20214 minSun Noodle Ramen Kits: Restaurant Quality Ramen Right In Your Kitchen!Sun Noodle ramen kits are made with the home chef in mind. These kits provide fresh noodles, along with expertly-formulated broth packets...
Feb 24, 20213 minWhat is Oden?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...
Jan 31, 20213 minMiso Soup from Scratch!Few dishes are as representative of a Japanese home cooked meal as miso soup. Miso soup accompanies breakfast, lunch and dinner and is as...
Dec 13, 20203 minKabocha Pumpkin PieWinter is the season when people in Japan enjoy kabocha the most. Simmered, fried in korokke, or as part of a soup, the rich creamy...