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If you love the dramatic, thick, and gooey texture of New York City’s famous bakery-style cookies but crave the sophisticated flavor of …

Mom’s Spring Rolls There are so many varieties of spring rolls out there, but of course, I love my mom’s Harumaki the …

The Japanese Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich) has taken the world by storm. Even the legendary Anthony Bourdain was famously obsessed …

Beautiful, vibrant, and deceptively simple, the Japanese Fruit Sando (フルーツサンド) is a masterpiece of minimalist pastry design. As an Executive Pastry Chef …

My Childhood “Forbidden Fruit” In my elementary school days in Japan, spending money on snacks on the way home was strictly prohibited. …

Unlike in Western culinary culture, where sushi is often tied to dining out, in Japan, traditional nigiri is considered a distinct specialty, …

Mastering sushi at home starts with one fundamental element: the rice. In Japan, seasoned sushi rice is known as sushimeshi (寿司飯) or …

What is Hanami Dango? If you have ever scrolled through your phone’s emoji keyboard, you have likely seen the icon of three …

The first time I bit into a Creamy Japanese Flan, it completely blew my mind! I first tasted this sensational dessert back …

Dorayaki is one of the most beloved traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi). If you’ve ever watched the classic anime Doraemon, you already know …