by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 26, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Noodle Dishes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Niku udon (肉うどん) is a comforting Japanese noodle soup featuring thick, chewy udon noodles served in a savory dashi-based broth, topped with tender slices of simmered beef and caramelized onions. In Japanese, niku (肉) simply means “meat,” most often referring...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 19, 2025 | Entrées, Noodle Dishes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Zaru Soba is one of those deceptively simple Japanese dishes that is so incredibly refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. At its core, it’s chilled buckwheat noodles served with a dipping sauce, usually made from a mix of soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, and topped...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 17, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Garden to Table Recipes, Garden-to-Table, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I love making this easy Hoikoro because it’s such a comforting, flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Traditionally, hoikoro is made with pork and cabbage, but my mom put a little twist on it when she made it with eggplant for the first time.Jeff had...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 14, 2025 | Entrées, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Noodle Dishes, Recipes
Growing up, sometimes my family teased me for being Japanese and loving Cup Noodle. But I don’t really blame them because I ate it an obscene amount (I went through a phase). I still love me a good, classic, high-quality ramen, but sometimes it’s nice to...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 14, 2025 | Recipes, Uncategorized
My Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic meatballs, combining savory Asian flavors for a yummy meal. The tender turkey meatballs are flavored with ingredients like ginger, garlic, and scallions, then glazed with a homemade or store-bought teriyaki...
