50+ Must-Try Authentic Japanese Recipes!

Dive into the rich and diverse flavors of Japan with our carefully curated list of over 50 authentic Japanese recipes! From the comfort of your kitchen, you can explore traditional dishes like sushi, ramen, and tempura, as well as some lesser-known gems that are sure to delight.

Japanese cuisine offers an exquisite array of flavors and textures, from the sizzle of crispy tonkatsu to the comforting warmth of miso soup. Whether you’re new to Japanese food or a seasoned enthusiast, our collection of over 50 must-try recipes will enhance your cooking repertoire. Explore popular dishes like sushi rice topped with fresh fish, tender chicken katsu, and hearty bowls of ramen. Learn how simple ingredients like soy sauce, miso paste, and fresh vegetables can transform into deeply flavorful meals. These recipes not only showcase the diversity of Japanese cooking but also offer easy ways to recreate authentic flavors at home.

In recent years, the allure of Japanese food has captivated the palates of people worldwide, making dishes like teriyaki chicken and crispy shrimp tempura household favorites. But we've taken it a step further with some lesser-known dishes that deserve the spotlight too. Perfect for special occasions or everyday dining, these recipes bring the essence of Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. Happy eating!

50+ Japanese Recipes

1

Agedashi Tofu (Japanese deep fried Tofu) - Six Hungry Feet

This dish features light and airy deep-fried tofu served in a flavorful Tsuyu broth and topped with crispy and fresh toppings.

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2

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes (aka. Souffle Pancakes)

Fluffy Japanese pancakes (aka. Japanese Souffle pancakes) are an airy pancake dream come true. Time to spark some joy…one delicious pancake at a time!

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3

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) | Sift & Simmer

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) is a rich and creamy mashed egg salad in between soft and fluffy shokupan milk bread.

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4

Chicken Katsu Recipe (+VIDEO) | MasalaHerb.com

Homemade golden fried chicken katsu to enjoy with rice, vegetables, cabbage, in a sandwich, in sushi, or with Japanese curry.

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5

Easy Japanese Yamagobo (Fast pickled burdock root)

Fast, easy Yamagobo- Japanese pickled burdock root. Perfect for sushi rolls, rice bowls, salads, and more.

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6

Matcha Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread) | Sift & Simmer

This recipe for Matcha Shokupan yields a light and soft fluffy bread that has an earthy green tea flavour. It’s great for sandwiches.

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7

Vegan Tantanmen Ramen (Tan Tan Ramen)

Noodles in a creamy, nutty, spicy, and umami-packed broth, plus succulent vegan mince? This vegan tantanmen ramen couldn’t be any tastier.

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8

Grain-Free Okonomiyaki with Cheddar & Chives

Looking for a fun, new way to enjoy cabbage? Try these delicious grain-free okonomiyaki with cheddar and chives added in for extra yum!

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9

Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers)

How to make the best Gyoza, Japanese Pan-Fried Potstickers, from scratch like a pro! Juicy, tender, flavorful pork wrapped in pasta-like gyoza wrappers and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Easy to make, enjoy these delightful little pork dumplings as a light dinner or delicious appetizer with homemade gyoza dipping sauce.

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10

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) • Vegan Everytime

Sunomono features thinly sliced cucumbers and glass noodles in sweet vinegar dressing. An easy, refreshing appetizer or Japanese side dish.

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11

Japanese Melon Bread

Japanese melon bread is a sweet, fluffy bun covered in a crisp almond cookie crust. This popular snack is such a tasty treat!

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12

Japanese Rice Balls - Corrie Cooks

“Discover the simple joy of making Japanese Rice Balls. Perfect as a snack or part of a meal, these onigiri are versatile and delicious. Ready in 50 minutes.”

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13

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.

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14

Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers) Recipe | Drugstore Divas

Yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken skewers) is a popular Japanese street food made with chicken on a stick, plus a Japanese marinade.

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15

Creamy Japanese Fruit Sandwich (Fruit Sando)

You’re going to love this creamy Japanese fruit sandwich. This fruit sando is perfectly sweet with refreshing fruit flavor!

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16

Unagi Sushi (Eel Sushi)

Make your own unagi sushi, or eel sushi, with this effortless recipe. Featuring pre-grilled eel, seasoned rice, and a sweet soy glaze (unagi sauce), satisfy your sushi cravings in under 30 minutes. This recipe is

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17

Easy Miso Soup (Japanese Clear Soup) • Happy Kitchen

Easy Miso Soup (Japanese Clear Soup) Recipe makes a perfect nutritious umami-packed savory vegan lunch. Comforting, healthy and ready in just 15 minutes!

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18

Japanese Royal Milk Tea

Japanese Royal Milk Tea is a rich and creamy hot black tea sweetened with sugar or honey make for a delicious afternoon tea.

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19

Easy Pickled Daikon Radish (3 ways) - Six Hungry Feet

Our Easy Pickled Daikon Radish (Takuan) can be made in less than 15 minutes and enjoyed after 24 hours. Check three ways to pickle Daikon.

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20

NASU DENGAKU (Japanese miso glazed aubergine)

Nasu Dengaku, a vegan Japanese recipe with miso aubergine. Umami-rich flavors and delightful textures in this completely gluten-free recipe.

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21

Fish Cake Ramen - Corrie Cooks

Delicious fish cake ramen recipe: a quick, flavorful Asian dish with tender narutomaki. Perfect for a comforting meal!

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22

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice)

Omurice is an incredibly popular Japanese dish featuring sweet and tangy ketchup chicken fried rice blanketed with a soft, fluffy omelette.

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23

Tofu Katsu (Vegan Japanese Fried Chicken)

Perfect vegan tofu katsu with rich, dark, umami-rich tonkatsu sauce. This plant-based Japanese dish can easily be made completely gluten-free

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24

What is Gunkan | Best Gunkan Sushi Recipe

Bring the flavors of a Japanese restaurant to your home by mastering homemade gunkan sushi. With this step-by-step guide, you can effortlessly recreate this ship-shaped sushi, customizing ingredients to your liking. No need to dine

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25

Goma Dressing (Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing)

This Japanese Goma is a creamy vegan dressing recipe with toasted sesame seeds, grated ginger, and a blend of flavorful ingredients.

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26

Japanese Hamburg Steak (Hambagu)

Easiest Japanese Hamburg Steak (hambagu) recipe with moist and juicy patties and a sweet tangy ketchup-based sauce. Perfect for lunch box, dinner and also kid-friendly.

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27

Chicken Yakisoba Noodles (+VIDEO) | MasalaHerb.com

Japanese chicken yakisoba recipe with stir fry sauce prepared in a wok over the stovetop. These stir fry noodles are your perfect dinner meal

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28

Japanese Matcha Chocolate Truffles (Royce Copycat)

Creamy, silky Japanese matcha chocolate truffles that are sugar-free and keto! This is a homemade, copycat recipe of the famous Royce’ brand nama chocolate!

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Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Recipe [+VIDEO] 🍗 MasalaHerb.com

Authentic japanese teriyaki chicken recipe prepared in a shallow pan with chicken thighs and teriyaki sauce ingredients. Includes serving and flavor ideas.

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30

Instant Pot Japanese Curry

Instant Pot Japanese curry ready in under 30 minutes. It’s made with tender beef and hearty vegetables in a mouthwatering flavor-loaded curry.

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31

How to Cook Sakura Jam - Recipe Mash

Sakura Jam is a Japanese Cherry Blossom Jam made with petals and Sakura extract. It has a light delicate flavor and is great on bread.

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32

Bluefin Tuna Poke Bowl

Make a fresh, delicious Tuna Poke Bowl at home! We splurged on some Bluefin Otoro for this recipe, but Ahi works really well too!

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33

Vegan Japanese Kakiage Tempura (Mixed Vegetable) • Vegan Everytime

This Vegan Kakiage Tempura is crispy, light, and so simple to make. Served with a delicious soy maple dipping sauce.

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34

Hosomaki

Quick, delicious, and tasty hosomaki. Thin sushi rolls which are perfect for lunch boxes, party appetizers, or even a quick snack!

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35

A5 Japanese Wagyu With Yakiniku Sauce

A5 wagyu beef is considered the best beef in the world and is one of our favorite splurge worthy meals. For our Japanese a5 Wagyu with Yakiniku Sauce we let the beef be the star of the dish. A quick sear in a cast iron pan or on a traditonal yakitori grill is all this elegant beef needs. Served along with a simple Yakiniku Sauce, this is steak perfection.

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36

Instant Pot Japanese Cheesecake - Corrie Cooks

Get a beautiful cake using only 4 ingredients and your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Japanese Cheesecake looks and tastes amazing!

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37

Yakisoba Pan Japanese Noodles in a Bun

Yakisoba pan is a popular Japanese dish that features stir-fried noodles in a hotdog bun & whilst that may sound crazy they are delicious!

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38

Karaage Chicken (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) is super crispy and juicy, plus it’s incredibly flavorful thanks to the marinade.

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39

Kaisendon Recipe - Chef’s Pencil

Kaisendon is a bowl of Japanese rice served with a selection of raw fish and shellfish. It is the perfect dish for any seafood lover as it uses the

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40

Hibachi Noodles (Japanese Steakhouse Noodles)

Hibachi noodles have great umami flavors, got richness from the butter, and are slightly sweet and savory flavors of ginger and garlic.

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41

Taiyaki with Taro Flavored Filling- Oh My Food Recipes

Unlock the secrets of Somi Somi’s taro taiyaki with our simple recipe! Learn how to make crispy taiyaki shells and tasty taro filling at home!

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42

Smoked Miso Black Cod: Misoyaki Butterfish

Protein: Seafood Origin: Asian, Taste of the Islands Method: Grill, Smoker or Stovetop Our miso marinated black cods recipe is inspired by the Roy’s Misoyaki Butterfish recipe and others that we enjoyed during our time in Maui. The velvety and flavorful fish was served with a sweet onion and ginger relish and was one of...Read More

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43

Nori Komi Furikake (Vegan Furikake) - Earth to Veg

Nori komi furikake is among the simplest types of furikake, or Japanese rice seasoning. This vegan furikake is so umami, you won’t want to eat rice without it.

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44

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts (Japanese-Style)

If you love cheesecake and custard tarts equally, you must have heard of a beautiful combination of the two - Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts!

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45

Instant Pot Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard) | Amy + Jacky

Easy Step-by-Step: How to make Chawanmushi 茶碗蒸し with simple ingredients. Silky smooth Melt-in-the-Mouth savory egg custard. Simple yet delicious delight.

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46

Yellowtail Sashimi Bowl (Hamachi Donburi)

Yellowtail Sashimi Bowl is a Japanese rice bowl featuring soft and buttery hamachi, rich ikura, and fragrant shiso leaves. This bowl takes a few minutes to assemble and makes the perfect light meal.

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47

Japanese ochazuke with fried rice cakes and salmon • green tea or miso broth

Japanese fried rice cake and salmon ochazuke in a nourishing miso or green tea broth is a quick and delicious weeknight meal!

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48

How to Make Japanese Oden おでん | Tested by Amy + Jacky

Easy to make Japanese Hot Pot with tasty fish cakes, daikon, boiled eggs, kombu, pork belly immersed in flavorful dashi broth. Simple but satisfying comfort food.

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49

Hakurei Turnips (Japanese Turnips) - Wholesome Yum

Learn how to cook Hakurei turnips perfectly, in just 20 minutes! This Japanese turnip recipe works in the oven or air fryer, and has the BEST miso maple sauce.

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50

Hibachi Salmon Recipe (Japanese Steakhouse Style)

If you love Japanese restaurants and their entertaining hibachi dinners, this hibachi salmon recipe is the recipe for you.

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51

Kare Udon (Japanese Curry Udon Soup)

This easy Kare Udon (Japanese Curry Udon Soup) only takes about 15 minutes to make! It features chewy, slurpable udon noodles with a protein of your choice in a rich, thick curry-infused broth.

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52

Okara Mitarashi Mochi

Enjoy the deliciousness of okara mitarashi mochi, a special treat that is simple to make and bursting with flavor!

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53

Crispy Swordfish Katsu Recipe

Looking for a new and irresistible way to make swordfish? Grab this Crispy Swordfish Katsu, a fish recipe the whole family will love!

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54

Japanese Clear Onion Soup

An easy Japanese Clear Onion Soup recipe. A simple light, clear soup just like the

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55

Vegetable Yakisoba Japanese Stir Fried Noodles with Veggies - Nut Free Wok

We ordered yakisoba almost everyday during our 2019 winter break in Japan and have to share the dish with you. Japan is such a beautiful, [...]

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56

Japanese Beef Tongue - Chef’s Pencil

Beef tongue is a common delicacy in Japan, most famous in the city of Sendai. It is commonly cooked over a charcoal grill, adding a delicious smoky

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57

Tsukimi Udon (Japanese Moon Viewing Noodle Soup)

Try traditional Japanese moon viewing noodles, tsukimi udon - a flavourful udon noodle soup with chewy udon and a raw egg yolk “moon”.

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