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...
Nov 11, 20203 minSweet, Savory Sukiyaki!Japanese winter cuisine is characterized by a lineup of delicious hot-pot dishes. Joining oden and nabe in the winter hotpot lane is a...
Oct 2, 20202 minTKG aka Tamago Kake GohanThe bright yellow yolk of a fresh, raw egg sits in a bowl atop a steaming pile of fresh, lightly seasoned white rice. A sprinkle of a...
Sep 20, 20203 minTasty TakoyakiCrispy and savory fried batter balls with a springy piece of octopus hidden in the center, topped with a savory brown sauce, smooth,...
Sep 6, 20203 minHow To Make OnigiriOne of our most popular menu items, onigiri, or rice balls, are perhaps, the quintessential Japanese snack food. Eaten throughout Japan...
Aug 21, 20202 minTasty Homemade KaraageLight, flavorful, juicy and crunchy, karaage or Japanese fried chicken is simply wonderful. Kaarage is an incredibly popular dish in...
Aug 3, 20202 minSummer Vegetable AgedashiMaybe you’ve heard of agedashi tofu-- a dish popular in izakaya and Japanese restaurants. Agedashi tofu features a deep-fried tofu soaked...
Jul 11, 20201 minYukino Yado: More than Just SenbeiWith a name that translates to “snow roof” Yuki no Yado rice crackers are not your average senbei. To those who aren’t familiar, Yuki no...
Jun 12, 20202 minHiyashi Chuka: Cold Noodle Salad for a Hot DayAfter the rainy season comes to an end, and the temperature turns up across Japan the temperature of seasonal foods turns down. Shaved...
Jun 5, 20202 minMake the Best of Bitter Melons: Goya ChampuruSummer is coming, and so are Goya! Goya, also known as nigauri or bitter melon, is a deep green, rough skinned gourd known for it’s...
Mar 13, 20202 minCreamy Kabocha Pumpkin SoupYou’ve probably seen the small, round, green-skinned Japanese pumpkin known as kabocha here at Maido. They sit prominently displayed in...
Feb 7, 20201 minTasty, Easy Kitsune UdonSoft, chewy noodles in a piping hot dashi broth, topped with a thin slice of fish cake, chopped scallions, and a savory piece of deep...
Jan 10, 20202 min Japanese Chicken Curry: A Comforting FavoriteNothing beats a steaming dish of Japanese-style chicken curry on a cold day. Hearty chunks of potato, carrot, onions and chicken in a...
Dec 23, 20192 minToshikoshi Soba: The Year-Crossing NoodleWhat better way to bring in the new year, than with family and a piping hot bowl of soba noodle soup? Toshikoshi soba, which translates...
Nov 8, 20192 minMake Your Own Nabe!Japanese-style hot-pot, called yosenabe, or just nabe (pronounced nah-bey) for short, is an incredibly versatile dish most commonly made...
Aug 22, 20191 minCold UdonIn the summer season, eating Udon with cold dipping sauce is a lot more popular than the hot udon in Japan. There are a big variety of...