Seriously Asian: Natto

The Food Lab: Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp

Fry your way to crisp, lacy, pale blond tempura.

Japanese-Style Karaage (Fried Chicken)

Snack on this ginger- and garlic-tinged fried chicken with a cold cup of sake.

Peruvian Tiradito With Aji Amarillo and Lime

Fruity and floral aji amarillo peppers star in the punchy lime-based sauce.

XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce)

Intensely flavorful XO sauce creates a delicious soup-less ramen that can be whipped up in about five minutes.

Ikura Don (Japanese Rice Bowl With Salmon Roe)

A bowl of rice, topped with pure luxury.

Seriously Asian: Burdock Root

Japanese Omelette-Topped Ketchup Fried Rice With Chicken (Omurice)

An unlikely combo that works.

Black Sesame Ice Cream

Roasted black sesame paste gives this brown sugar ice cream its characteristic color and flavor.

Japanese Udon With Mushroom-Soy Broth, Stir-Fried Mushrooms, and Cabbage (Vegan)

Dried mushrooms are the secret to this intensely-flavored vegan broth, served with noodles.

Chicken Ramen

Bukkake Udon (Japanese Cold Noodles With Broth)

Pick the condiments that thrill you most.

Reverse-Seared Tied Pork Shoulder Chashu

Classic pork shoulder chashu, with a medium twist.

Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings

Crispy-bottomed vegetable dumplings, stuffed with five-spiced tofu, seitan, cabbage, and carrots.

Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth)

A savory bath for your green vegetables.

Roasted Kabocha Squash With Soy Sauce, Butter, and Shichimi Togarashi

Tender roasted squash gets a healthy dose of the Japanese seven spice blend (and butter).

Easy Homemade Ramen Noodles

Ramen noodles for the barest pantry situation.

The Food Lab Junior: Ronnie and Donnie's Dumplings

This kid-friendly take on our Japanese gyoza is tailored to cooking with toddlers and younger children.

Eggplant Rice Bowl (Donburi)

A 100% vegetarian meal in a (rice) bowl.

Burnt Garlic-Sesame-Chili Oil for Ramen

Rustic Miso Soup With Tofu and Seaweed

Beefsteak Donburi (Japanese Rice Bowl) With Spinach

A one-pan, one-bowl meal that's as well-rounded as it's easy to make.

Ponzu-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Stovetop Chicken Chintan Stock (Clear Chicken Stock for Ramen)

A super-clear chicken stock for ramen, made on the stovetop.

Quick Kimchi Ramen With Shiitake Mushrooms and Soft-Cooked Egg

Easy Korean-style ramen in under an hour.

21 Miso Recipes for Soups, Salads, Snacks, and More

21 recipes that harness miso's powerful umami flavor.

23 Japanese Recipes That Cost Less Than a Ticket to Tokyo

Our favorite Japanese recipes, from ramen to tempura to teriyaki and beyond.

13 Ramen Recipes to Build a Perfect Bowl at Home

You can eat ramen in more ways than you could ever imagine.

Serious Entertaining: Japanese Home Cooking

Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles

Upgrade your instant ramen with these quick and easy hacks.

7 Rules for a Better Rice Bowl

Build a better rice bowl.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Ramen Noodles at Home

How to make ramen (the noodles!).

Why You Should Keep Instant Dashi in Your Pantry

Need more dashi in your diet? Let us help.

How to Make a Japanese Breakfast

With a little forethought, a Japanese-style breakfast is just as easy as pancakes and bacon.

The Food Lab: Japanese-Style Tempura

Learn to make tempura (almost) like a master.

What Is "Sushi-Grade," Anyway? A Guide to Eating Raw Fish at Home

Don't want to rely on a restaurant for your sashimi and crudo? Here's the information you need.

We Pit Cup Noodles Against Cup Noodle and the Difference Is Real

In the land of Cup Noodles, the Cup Noodle is king.

Taste Test: All the Flavors of SeaSnax

Read This Now: "Pretty Good Number One," A Fish-Out-of-Water Tokyo Tale

Taste Test: Chocolate-Covered Biscuit Sticks (Pocky and Pocky Copycats)

Taste Test: Asian Chocolate-filled Cookie Snacks

Taste Test: Ready-Made Japanese Curry

What Is "Sushi-Grade," Anyway? A Guide to Eating Raw Fish at Home

Don't want to rely on a restaurant for your sashimi and crudo? Here's the information you need.

The Serious Eats Guide to Ramen Styles

A guide to Japanese style ramen noodles of every kind.

We Pit Cup Noodles Against Cup Noodle and the Difference Is Real

In the land of Cup Noodles, the Cup Noodle is king.

How to Make a Japanese Breakfast

With a little forethought, a Japanese-style breakfast is just as easy as pancakes and bacon.

Miyazaki’s Magical Food: An Ode to Anime’s Best Cooking Scenes

Iconic food scenes from Studio Ghibli animated films.

Obsessed: Getting Funky With Natto

The fermented soy bean product that's gaining newfound popularity.