90 Easy Japanese Recipes To Make At Home

Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame (味噌汁)

This is a classic tofu and wakame miso soup. The flavors are spot on – not too salty, delicate but full of umami, a little briny and nutty.

The Best Miso Soup (みそ汁)

This is a simple miso soup with sliced onions just like the way my Japanese mother makes it!

Potato And Onion Miso Soup

Made with only 5 ingredients and packed with umami and savory notes, this comforting potato and onion miso soup can be served as part of a meal or as a healthy late night snack.

Eggplant Miso Soup (ナスの味噌汁)

An easy miso soup recipe with melt in your mouth pieces of eggplant, fried tofu strips, crunchy green onions, and served in a delicate miso broth. 

Maitake Mushroom Miso Soup

This miso soup uses maitake mushrooms for their earthy taste, and aburaage for their spongy texture and slight sweetness.

Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)

Make this light and delicate Japanese egg drop soup in just 10 minutes, from start to finish.

Ochazuke – お茶漬け

Ochazuke is an iconic Japanese rice soup made with tea and various toppings. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious!

Japanese Cream Stew – クリームシチュー

White cream stew is a classic Japanese dish of chicken and vegetables cooked in a cream and butter based sauce. It’s hearty, comforting and incredibly tasty!

Japanese Beef Curry

A sweet, savory, and comforting Japanese beef curry your entire family will love!

Japanese Curry in a Hurry

Craving Japanese curry but don’t have time to make it from scratch? No problem, I have the perfect recipe for you! This easy Japanese curry in a hurry recipe is made using curry sauce mix and only takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish. If you ask me whether I prefer a Japanese

Tori Nikujaga (Japanese Chicken & Potato Stew)

Tori nikujaga is a hearty stew that combines tender chunks of chicken, onions, potatoes, carrots, and shimeji mushroom, cooked in a savory soy-based broth.

Nikujaga (Japanese Beef & Potato Stew)

Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese dish made with beef, carrots, onions and potatoes, stewed in a mix of soy sauce, a dash of sugar, mirin and sake.

Oden (Japanese One-Pot Fish Cake Stew)

Oden is a delicious a Japanese winter stew filled with vegetables, eggs, fishcakes, and konjac. 

Seaweed Salad (海藻サラダ)

This Japanese seaweed salad is tangy, savory, and refreshing, and makes a delicious side to other traditional Japanese dishes.

Japanese Watercress Salad (クレソン サラダ)

Get your daily dose of vitamin K with this nutty, sweet and savory Japanese watercress salad! Enjoy as a side or a snack or as part of a multi-course Japanese dinner.

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Sunomono is a Japanese cucumber salad served with wakame and a vinegar and soy sauce based dressing. This is an easy recipe that only requires 7 ingredients and 20 minutes!

Hijiki Salad (Hijiki No Nimono)

Making this traditional Japanese otsumami at home is very easy – it can be made with just 10 ingredients and be ready to serve in under an hour. 

Japanese Potato Salad (ポテト サラダ)

Creamy, tangy, sweet and umami! I use thinly sliced pickled cucumber in my Japanese potato salad for zing and a lovely crunch.

Kani Salad – Japanese Imitation Crab Salad

This is a light and creamy Japanese crab salad that can be served as a side or a snack.

Japanese Coleslaw (Kyabetsu Salad)

This is a light and refreshing recipe for Japanese Coleslaw that’s also very quick and easy to make. Less than 5 minutes from start to finish!

The Best Tamagoyaki – Japanese Omelette

Tamagoyaki is a traditional Japanese omelet that’s easy to prepare, kid friendly, and packed with sweet and savory flavors. Only 8 ingredients needed and ready in 12 minutes! 

Nasu Dengaku – Miso Glazed Eggplant

A classic Japanese dish, nasu dengaku with miso glaze is sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Szechuan Style Nasu Dengaku (Japanese Eggplant)

This Szechuan style nasu dengaku is savory, umami and nutty, and has just enough heat to warm the palate.

Shiraae (Japanese Mashed Tofu Salad)

My Japanese mashed tofu salad is creamy and umami. And you can whip up this traditional Japanese shojin ryori quickly at home. Shiraae is ready in 15 minutes from start to finish!

Oshitashi – Japanese Spinach And Sesame Salad

This is a simple Japanese spinach and sesame salad with delicate nutty and savory flavors. 

Blistered Shishito Peppers

This is a quick and delicious recipe for blistered shishito peppers seasoned with a little soy sauce and sesame oil. 

Sesame Cucumber Salad

This is a crunchy, nutty, and salty sesame cucumber salad you won’t be able to stop eating! And the recipe only requires six ingredients to make.

Hiyayakko – Chilled Tofu with Toppings (冷奴)

Hiyayakko is a traditional Japanese tofu dish that’s very refreshing and simple to make.

Agedashi Tofu – Deep Fried Tofu in Tsuyu Broth

Make this traditional Japanese tofu dish at home in just 25 minutes!

Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard)

Baked Japanese Sweet Potato – The Perfect Snack

Japanese sweet potatoes make the perfect vegan snack to nibble on mid afternoon to give you energy and keep you full until dinnertime.

Hamachi Crudo

Hamachi crudo is a simple dish consisting of cold raw sliced yellowtail topped with various toppings and a refreshing citrus and soy sauce dressing. It’s served as an appetizer and has a buttery, savory, citrusey, and slight fruity taste.

Omurice – オムライス

Make this simple Japanese omelette stuffed with ketchup fried rice in just 20 minutes, from start to finish.

4 Easy Onigiri Recipes (おにぎり)

These are my favorite Japanese onigiri flavors. All 4 variations are super easy to make and bursting with authentic flavors. Make one, or try them all!

Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)

These grilled rice balls are such a delight to snack on and only take a few minutes to make.

Conbini Style Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Easy to make, delicious, and kid friendly, onigiri (rice balls) have been a favorite food of mine ever since I was a little girl. This is my version of one of Japan’s most loved snacks – conbini (convenience store) tuna mayonnaise onigiri. Why I Love This Recipe Onigiri are not only delicious, they are also

Spicy Tuna Roll (Poor Man’s)

A kid friendly Poor Man’s Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe you can easily make with everyday pantry ingredients! Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish.

Maki Sushi – 巻き寿司

Light and filled with various fillings, these mini sushi rolls are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen!

Inari Sushi – いなり寿司

This traditional Japanese dish is both sweet and savory and can be served as a snack, as part of a sushi dinner, or as a side dish.

Japanese Fried Rice – Yakimeshi

No Teppanyaki grill top needed to whip up this simple and savory Japanese Fried Rice recipe. Yakimeshi can be made in a skillet and be ready to serve in just 15 minutes!

Vegetarian Chirashi sushi (chirashizushi)

Who needs fish when vegetables taste so good! This vegetarian chirashi sushi (chirashizushi in Japanese) is so simple and delicious, you’ll want to make it every day!

Tekka Don – The Ultimate Japanese Tuna Bowl

With a handful of ingredients, and 10 minutes of actual cooking, you can easily make this iconic tekka don recipe at home. You’re going to love this authentic Japanese tuna bowl!

Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯) TKG

My favorite Japanese breakfast! I make tamago kake gohan with two base ingredients and a few toppings. A fluffy, eggy rice bowl packed with umami!

Salmon Teriyaki Donburi (丼)

This is an easy salmon donburi dressed in a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s garlicky, sweet, and savory. Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish.

Chicken Katsu Recipe

Fried chicken and egg over rice is the perfect starter meal for people new to Japanese cuisine.

Chukadon (Chinese Style Donburi)

Stir fried veggies and shrimp, simmered in a savory gooey Chinese influenced sauce. Make my Japanese chukadon recipe in 25 mins from start to finish.

Niratama Donburi

A delicious Japanese dish consisting of garlic chives and eggs cooked in a sweet and savory broth, and served over rice.

Gyudon (Japanese beef bowl)

This is an easy traditional Japanese gyudon recipe you’ll be sure to make again and again!

Vegan Gyudon

My vegan gyudon tastes EXACTLY like a traditional Japanese beef bowl. Use soy curls instead of meat. The best Japanese comfort food!

The Best Natto Recipe

A delicious natto rice bowl filled with savory and umami packed flavors.

Spicy Natto Bowl (Korean Style)

A natto bowl dressed in a spicy Korean sauce made of fizzy kimchi, spicy gochujang, nutty sesame oil, and salty soy sauce, is my go-to work week meal when I am looking for something healthy and protein packed. My recipe is super simple and only takes 5 minutes to make. I have been a fan

Mediterranean Style Natto Rice Bowl

A colorful and tasty natto rice bowl packed with Mediterranean ingredients and served with a simple olive oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar dressing.

Vegan Hambagu (Hamburg)

A deliciously kid friendly vegan meal! These plant based Japanese hambagu are moist and tender and topped with gravy and fresh parsley.

Japanese Salisbury Steak Recipe (Hambagu)

This is an easy Japanese salisbury steak recipe your kids will love! Only 25 minutes to make from start to finish!

Mabo Nasu (Japanese Style Eggplant Stir Fry)

This is a vegetarian recipe for Japanese mabo nasu. The eggplant is tossed in a gooey savory, earthy, and nutty sauce, perfect for pouring over rice. It’s delicious!

Mapo Curry Tofu (麻婆カレー豆腐️)

This is a traditional Japanese style mapo tofu recipe – but with a twist! I’ve added curry powder for a playful, unexpected pop of flavor to this already tasty dish. 

Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Tempura)

Learn how to make light, airy, and perfectly crunchy shrimp tempura in your own kitchen with this easy to follow tutorial. 

Crispy Baked Chicken Katsu

This baked chicken katsu recipe is just as crispy as the deep fried version and stays crispy even longer!

Osaka Style Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き)

My homemade okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza) is filled with cabbage and bean sprouts. Top with katsuobushi, Japanese mayo and sweet and tangy okonomi sauce. So easy to make from scratch!

Eggplant and Okra Fish Stir Fry

Savory, sweet, and smoky Japanese style fish stir fry that’s ready in less than 25 minutes from start to finish.

Japanese Cheesecake (Soufflé Cheesecake)

This is an easy and delicious recipe for souffle Japanese cheesecake. It’s light and airy and has just the right amount of sweetness!

Castella Cake – カステラ

This popular Japanese sponge cake only requires 5 ingredients and minimal prepping. Honey lovers, you are in for a treat!

Matcha Blueberry Roll Cake (ロールケーキ)

Spongey, green tea flavored cake rolled in freshly whipped cream and blueberries.

Matcha Mochi Cookies

Delicately sweet and chewy like rice cakes on the inside, these matcha mochi cookies are hard to resist!

Kinako Dango (Sweet Soy Flour Dumplings)

A famous Japanese dessert, kinako dango are boiled rice flour balls served with a sweet soybean powder. Delicately sweet and so yummy!

Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子)

Mitarashi dango are chewy, fluffy rice dumplings served on skewers and brushed with a sweet and savory soy glaze. 

Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko) – 餡子

A traditional Japanese sweet red bean paste made with azuki beans.

Dorayaki (どら焼き) – Pancakes With Red Bean Paste

My favorite traditional Japanese snack! Dorayaki is made with sweet azuki bean paste served between fluffy pancakes.

Taiyaki (鯛焼き)

Making taiyaki is a fun activity you can do with your kids. These fish waffles can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, and make a wonderful snack or dessert. 

Japanese Coffee Jelly (コ-ヒ- ゼリ-)

Simple, quick and extremely easy! This recipe tastes like store bought Japanese coffee jelly drizzled with cream.

Matcha Ice Cream – 抹茶アイスクリーム レシピ

Homemade, no churn matcha ice cream.