10 Recipes
Takoyaki
Round Osaka-style balls of savory batter filled with diced octopus, drizzled with mayo and bonito flakes.
Taiyaki
Fish-shaped waffle cakes with a crisp outer shell filled with sweet red bean paste or custard cream.
Yakisoba
Stir-fried buckwheat noodles tossed with pork, cabbage, and a tangy Worcester-based sauce, topped with pickled ginger.
Onigiri
Triangular or round seasoned rice balls wrapped in nori and filled with tuna mayo, salmon, or pickled plum.
Japanese Harajuku Crepe
A thin, freshly made crepe rolled into a cone and stuffed with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and custard.
Ikayaki
Whole grilled squid basted with soy sauce on a skewer, a quintessential Japanese festival street snack.
Mitarashi Dango
Chewy mochi rice dumplings on a skewer glazed with a sweet soy mitarashi sauce and lightly torched.
Senbei
Traditional Japanese rice crackers baked and brushed with soy sauce, sesame, or nori for a savory crunch.
Melon Pan
Fluffy soft-centered Japanese sweet bread encased in a thin, crisp cookie crust with a distinctive grid pattern.
Karaage Sandwich
Crispy Japanese fried chicken nestled in a pillowy milk bread bun with shredded cabbage and Japanese mayo.