by Kyrié the Foodié | Dec 3, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Noodle Dishes, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Tantanmen is a rich, sesame-forward ramen that’s comforting and packed with bold flavor. Seriously a favorite to eat in the winter time (although it’s great any time of year)!Inspired by Chinese dan dan noodles, the Japanese version leans creamier, with a broth...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Dec 2, 2025 | Entrées, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Nikujaga is a classic example of Japanese home-style cooking. It’s often passed down through families and made a little differently in every household. Some versions lean sweeter, others more savory, and the choice of beef or pork can vary by region.Nikujaga is...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Nov 29, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Ajitsuke Tamago (味付け卵), often called ramen eggs, is a quintessential topping in Japanese ramen that elevates the dish with its rich flavor and perfect texture. These marinated soft-boiled eggs are known for their creamy, slightly runny yolk (although you can...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Nov 25, 2025 | Gift Guides, Lifestyle, My Favorite Kitchen Products, Products, Recipes
KITCHEN AID STAND MIXERWhether you want to gift this or you’ve been eyeing it for yourself, they’re best purchased now because they’re on major sale! CHILI CRISP GIFT BOXFly By Jing has some of my favorite spicy chili crisp. Gift to your Asian...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Nov 9, 2025 | Entrées, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Growing up, my mom would always pack me bento boxes for lunch. When I lived in the U.S., I (regretfully) felt embarrassed because my lunch looked and tasted so different from what my classmates were eating. While everyone else had sandwiches or nuggets, I had rice,...
