by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 25, 2026 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Noodle Dishes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Hiyashi tantanmen (冷やし担々麺) can be broken down in Japanese like this:- Hiyashi (冷やし): Chilled or cold- Tantanmen (担々麺): The Japanese version of Chinese dan dan noodles So hiyashi tantanmen essentially means “chilled tantanmen” or “cold dan dan-style noodles.” Yep,...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 21, 2026 | Entrées, Noodle Dishes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Yaki Udon is a comforting Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It’s seriously my favorite (probably because udon noodles are my favorite noodle, so maybe I’m biased). Unlike soup-based udon dishes,...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 16, 2026 | Donburi (Japanese Rice Bowls), Entrées, High-Protein, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Recipes
There’s something so comforting about a Japanese curry rice bowl, and this curry donburi is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. I recently saw @scallion__baby on Instagram create something similar to this recipe and I was immediately inspired to make my own version....
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 14, 2026 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Fried Food, High-Protein, Izakaya Plates, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Agedashi Tofu is one of the most underrated Japanese dishes outside of Japan. At its core, it’s simply tofu that’s fried until delicate and crisp on the outside, then served in a savory dashi-based broth. But its simplicity is deceptive. The contrast between the...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 12, 2026 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Entrées, Grill, High-Protein, Izakaya Plates, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Yakitori is one of Japan’s most beloved grilled foods: tender meat threaded onto skewers and brushed with a sweet-savory tare as they cook. I have many memories walking back to my apartment in Tokyo and stopping at a little stand that was just a block away for some...
