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  • Tarekatsu don (タレカツ丼)
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    Tarekatsu don (タレカツ丼)

    Tarekatsu don is Niigata's distinctive take on katsudon. It pairs thin, crisp pork cutlets with a sweet and savory soy-based sauce over rice. Unlike traditional katsudon, it skips the egg entirely, which keeps the coating crunchy right u...
    February 24, 2025July 21, 2026
  • Nabe yaki udon (鍋焼きうどん)
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    Nabe yaki udon (鍋焼きうどん)

    Nabe-yaki udon is a beloved Japanese dish that combines hearty udon noodles with a variety of fresh ingredients, all simmered to perfection in a steaming hot pot. This comforting meal is particularly popular during the colder months, off...
    November 5, 2024March 15, 2026
  • nama shirasu don
    Donburi

    Nama shirasu don (生シラス丼)

    Nama shirasu don is a delightful Japanese dish that highlights the fresh flavors of raw shirasu, or young sardines, served over a bed of rice. In this article, we'll explore the history, seasonal availability, and preparation methods of ...
    July 28, 2024January 22, 2025
  • Steamed ramen with vegetables and bonito flakes on a white plate.
    Other Noodles

    Sara Udon (皿うどん)

    Udon is a favorite dish in Japan, but did you know about one special type called Sara Udon? It's a unique twist on the traditional udon noodles that brings a whole new flavor and style to the table. In today's article, let's uncover the ...
    December 21, 2023March 15, 2026
  • Curry udon (カレーうどん)
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    Curry udon (カレーうどん)

    Curry udon is a beloved Japanese dish that combines the comforting flavors of curry with the satisfying slurp of udon noodles. This simple yet hearty dish has won the hearts of many, offering a delightful fusion of Japanese and Western c...
    October 12, 2023March 15, 2026
  • sauce katsu donソースカツ丼
    Donburi

    Sauce katsu don (ソースカツ丼)

    What do you imagine when you hear sauce katsu don? Many think of katsu don with a sweet, salty soy sauce flavoured with Japanese-style dashi. For those people, when they think of sauce katsu don, they probably think of "sauce-covered kat...
    August 1, 2023March 14, 2026
  • kaisen don
    Donburi

    Kaisen don (海鮮丼)

    Kaisen Don is a popular and visually appealing dish in Japan, known for its fresh seafood flavors. This seafood rice bowl showcases vibrant colors and embodies the essence of Japan's coastal regions. Whether you are a seafood enthusiast ...
    June 19, 2023March 14, 2026
  • Buta Don (豚丼)
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    Buta Don (豚丼)

    Tokachi has a beautiful Hokkaido-like countryside and a series of mountains. The local gourmet that is popular in Obihiro City, the center of Tokachi, is the "buta don" introduced this time. In recent years, this dish has been eaten...
    October 11, 2022March 14, 2026
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    Donburi

    Oyako don (親子丼)

    Oyakodon is a Japanese rice bowl made with chicken, egg, onion, and a dashi-based sauce. The name means "parent and child bowl." It is one of Japan's most popular comfort donburi dishes. This article explains what oyakodon is, where the ...
    October 4, 2022June 25, 2026
  • Tanuki Udon (たぬきうどん)
    Udon

    Tanuki Udon (たぬきうどん)

    Udon is thick noodle made from wheat flour, often used in Japanese food. There are several ways to cook and serve udon. However, two of the most popular udon are probably Tanuki udon and Kitsune udon, which are both named after animals (...
    July 24, 2022March 15, 2026
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