Monkfish is known for its huge head and mouth, and its tight, meaty white flesh that is often compared to lobster meat. It’s commonly...

Perilla frutescens var. crispa, also called shiso from Japanese シソ is a variety of species Perilla frutescens of the genus Perilla,...

Striped like its jungle namesake, the black tiger shrimp is available year-round and is one of Asia’s major aquaculture products. Most...

A deep green leafy vegetable that resembles Romaine lettuce on top and a large celery on the bottom, bok choy is a crucifer more closely...

You may have visited the market and have seen funny looking Japanese mushrooms in our produce section. With so many different shapes,...

Furikake (振り掛け / ふりかけ) is a dry Japanese seasoning meant to be sprinkled on top of cooked rice, vegetables, and fish. It typically...

Dashi is one of Japanese cuisine’s most important secret weapons. But what is dashi? It is a soup stock made of infusions of foods that...

You don’t ever see salmon heads and bones at typical American markets. But if you ever visit ethnic markets, you’ll most likely find...

Gyudon (牛丼), literally beef bowl, is a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet...

Lotus root is the long, tubular rhizome (or stem) of the plant known for its pale pink, white or yellow blooms. The rhizome has an ‘eye’...

Napolitan Spaghetti was created by Shigetada Irie (入江茂忠), the general chef of the New Grand Hotel (Hotel New Grand) in Yokohama, when he...

Shirataki, a traditional Japanese food, is an ultimate gluten-free, low calorie noodle substitute. Made from Konnyaku or Konjac, an Asian...

Miso can be used for more than just soup recipes. Miso paste is perfect for marinades and sauces, has delicious savory flavor and is much...

Wafu Hambagu is a scrumptious Japanese-style hamburger eaten without a bun. The meat patty is prepared until moist and flavorful, and...

Salt Grilled Mackerel or Saba Shioyaki is a popular seafood dishes served as an entrée or part of a bento combination in Japanese...

With the right key ingredients, you can easily make katsu at home. Made with pork (like we do at the Sushi Cafe) or pounded chicken...

Hirame (平目) is a common nigiri you can find at many sushi restaurants. It’s a white fish with a mild flavor compared to other pieces you...

BAMBOO SHOOTS OR BAMBOO SPROUTS ARE THE EDIBLE SHOOTS (NEW BAMBOO CULMS THAT COME OUT OF THE GROUND) OF MANY BAMBOO SPECIES INCLUDING...

UNAGI IS ONE OF OUR CUSTOMER FAVORITES IN THE SUSHI CAFE. We want to show you how you can make unagi don at home with ideas and recipes...

Adzuki beans or red beans are popularly used in sweet recipes in Japanese cooking. You will find Adzuki beans baked into breads and...