Japanese recipes

Japanese cooking is all about balance — delicate flavours, beautiful presentation, and techniques that are easier than they look. Our Japanese recipes include restaurant favourites like crisp agedashi tofu and colourful chirashi bowls, plus everyday dishes home cooks in Japan actually make, explained step by step with supermarket-friendly ingredients.

If you are searching for Japanese dinner ideas that feel special without being complicated, start with the popular dishes below. Each recipe covers the key seasoning, the right cooking order, and the small details that make authentic Japanese dishes taste right — with new recipes added every day.

Popular Japanese recipes: Chicken Karaage, Oyakodon, Sukiyaki, Katsu Curry

Chicken Karaage

Make crispy Japanese chicken karaage with juicy marinated thighs and a shatteringly crunchy coating. The best fried chicken recipe, easy at home. Juicy,...

Oyakodon

Make oyakodon, Japan's classic chicken and egg rice bowl, in 20 minutes. Tender chicken simmered in sweet-savory dashi, ready for dinner. Comfort food ready...

Sukiyaki

Make authentic sukiyaki, Japan's sweet-savory beef hot pot with vegetables and tofu, cooked at the table. An easy Japanese recipe for gatherings. Perfect...

Katsu Curry

Crispy pork katsu over steaming rice with rich, velvety Japanese curry sauce. This katsu curry recipe is Japan's beloved comfort dinner in 40 minutes.

Shabu Shabu

Paper-thin beef swished through steaming kombu broth at the table with sesame and ponzu dipping sauces. This shabu shabu recipe turns dinner into a fun ritual.

Tonkatsu

Japan's legendary crispy breaded pork cutlet with crackling panko crust and tangy sauce. This tonkatsu recipe is ready in 25 minutes and unbeatable fresh.

Salmon Nigiri

Buttery slices of fresh salmon over seasoned sushi rice. This homemade Salmon Nigiri recipe shows you how to shape perfect bite-size sushi like the pros.

Tuna Sashimi

Silky slices of sashimi-grade tuna served simply with soy and wasabi. This easy Tuna Sashimi recipe teaches clean cutting for a stunning, fresh appetizer.

Unagi Donburi

Sweet-savory grilled eel glazed with unagi sauce over steamed rice. This authentic Unagi Donburi recipe is rich, satisfying, and easier than you think.

Dorayaki

Dorayaki are fluffy Japanese red bean pancakes — golden honey-sweet cakes filled with anko. This easy homemade recipe makes 8 perfect soft sandwiches.

Matcha Ice Cream

Creamy homemade matcha ice cream with rich, real green tea flavor — no ice cream maker needed. This easy no-churn Japanese recipe freezes smooth, bittersweet.

Classic Miso Soup

Classic miso soup with tofu, wakame, and scallions in a savory dashi broth. This quick Japanese recipe is comforting, healthy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Agedashi Tofu

Golden fried tofu cubes in warm savory dashi with grated daikon and ginger. This agedashi tofu recipe is a light Japanese appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Chirashi Bowl

Seasoned sushi rice topped with fresh sashimi, sweet omelette, and crunchy vegetables. This chirashi bowl recipe is a no-roll way to enjoy sushi at home.

Chicken Yakitori

Juicy chicken thigh skewers brushed with sweet-savory tare sauce. This authentic chicken yakitori recipe brings Japanese izakaya flavor to your home grill.

Okonomiyaki

Learn how to make authentic okonomiyaki — Japan's savory cabbage pancake with pork belly, crispy edges, tangy sauce, and dancing bonito flakes. Easy recipe!

Cold Soba Noodles

Make refreshing cold soba noodles at home with a savory homemade mentsuyu dipping sauce — nutty buckwheat noodles, scallions, nori, and a kick of wasabi.

Takoyaki

Make authentic takoyaki at home — crispy Osaka octopus balls with creamy centers, savory sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes. Easy street-food recipe, step by step.

Pan-Fried Gyoza

Make restaurant-quality pan-fried gyoza at home — juicy pork and cabbage dumplings with golden-crisp bottoms. Easy folding plus a tangy dipping sauce.

Onigiri Rice Balls

Learn how to make onigiri rice balls at home — fluffy seasoned Japanese rice filled with savory tuna mayo, wrapped in crisp nori. Simple and authentic.

Chicken Udon Soup

Warm up with chicken udon soup — tender chicken, chewy, thick udon noodles, and fresh greens in a savory Japanese broth. Comforting and ready in 40 minutes.

Chicken Katsu

Crispy chicken katsu with golden panko crumbs and homemade tonkatsu sauce — an easy, family-friendly Japanese comfort dinner ready in just 40 minutes.

Shrimp Tempura

Master shrimp tempura at home with this easy recipe — an icy-cold batter and the right oil temperature give you shatteringly crisp, lacy Japanese tempura.

Tonkotsu Ramen

Learn how to make authentic tonkotsu ramen at home — a creamy, rich pork-bone broth with springy noodles, tender chashu pork, and classic Japanese toppings.

California Sushi Rolls

Roll perfect California sushi rolls at home: crab, avocado, cucumber and seasoned sushi rice. Step-by-step guide for tight, beautiful inside-out rolls!

Chicken Teriyaki

Sweet and savory homemade chicken teriyaki: juicy pan-seared thighs in a glossy soy-ginger glaze. This easy 25-minute recipe beats takeout every time!

Miso Ramen

Easy miso ramen with rich savory broth, springy noodles, a jammy soft egg, sweet corn and scallions. Comforting Japanese noodle soup, ready in 30 minutes!