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【What is Harihari nabe?】 Harihari nabe also referred to simply as 'Harihari,' is a type of hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna (potherb mustard). Because whale meat is difficult to come by these days, many restaurants substitu...

【What is Menchi Katsu?】 Menchi Katsu, also known as ground meat cutlet, is a Japanese dish that consists of minced pork or beef, finely chopped onions, salt and pepper, etc. into balls, forming them into oval shapes, coating them with ...

【What is Doteyaki?】 Doteyaki is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of skewering beef tendon and stewing it in miso or mirin (sweet sake) in Osaka prefecture. Doteyaki is an Osaka speciality, but the name may not ring a bell for tho...

【What is Shabu shabu?】 Shabu-shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) is a Japanese nabemono hotpot dish where locals cook the meat and assorted vegetables in a flavorful broth called kombu dashi. It is generally more savory and less sweet than sukiyaki. ...

【INTRODUCTION TO TAKOYAKI】 Have you heard about Takoyaki? This Japanese snack is made of wheat flour in the shape of a ball with octopus inside is rather one of the famous Japanese food all over the world! Even outside Japan, this has ...

Modanyaki is simply Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba noodles. It has become a popular dish in Osaka and people call it "Modern Okonomiyaki" sometimes. So, what makes it stand out from the usual? Read on to know more. 【What is Modanyaki?】 By a...

Kushi Katsu is a local dish from Osaka. Not only is it famous in Western Japan, but it's also a popular dish in Tokyo. While it is a common food in the country, there are different types of katsu. So, why do the Japanese love frying meat...

【What is Mushi Zushi?】 When you think of sushi, you probably think of a dish of cold rice topped with sashimi. However, in Kansai, there is a warm sushi called mushi zushi.What kind of sushi is it? Mushi Zushi is an unusual dish in whi...

What's better than putting sakura and mochi together? Sakura Mochi is a Japanese dessert that's usually available during the spring season. Read further to know more about this delicious and eye-catching confection. 【What is Sakura Moch...

【Introduction to Kansai Style Okonomiyaki】 Kansai style okonomiyaki or also Osaka-style okonomiyaki is a Japanese traditional food in Osaka prefecture in the Kansai region. It is a predominant version of the dish, found throughout most...