Japanese Recipes: Ramen, Sushi, Donburi and More
Japanese cooking relies on a few staples: dashi, soy sauce, mirin, miso and good rice. Once you have those down, you can make ramen, donburi and soups without any ready-made products.
A good place to start is sushi rice, ramen broth and teriyaki sauce. Below you will find all Japanese recipes sorted by dish.
Ramen (17)
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Champon (ちゃんぽん) – Seafood Noodle Soup
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Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) – Cold Ramen Noodles
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Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン) – With Chashu and Pickled Daikon
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Ramen (ラーメン) – Noodle Soup with Clams
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Ramen (ラーメン) – Pork Noodle Soup with Chashu and Egg
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Ramen Broth (ラーメンスープ) – The Four Japanese Base Broths
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Ramen Noodles (中華麺) – Wheat Noodles with Baked Baking Soda
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Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) – Dashi Broth with Teriyaki Salmon
See all: Ramen (17)
- Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) – With Mushrooms, Soy Egg and Nori
- Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) – Salt Broth with Miso Chicken
- Shoyu Ramen (醤油ラーメン) – With Chicken Chashu and Bok Choy
- Shoyu Ramen (醤油ラーメン) – Beef Ramen with Soy Broth
- Tantanmen (担々麺) – Spicy Ramen with Sesame Broth
- Tonkotsu Ramen (豚骨ラーメン) – Ramen in Creamy Pork Bone Broth
- Tsukemen (つけ麺) – Cold Ramen Noodles with Dipping Broth
- Vegan Ramen (ヴィーガンラーメン) – Miso Ramen with Shiitake Kombu Broth
- Vegetarian Ramen (ラーメン) – With Fried Tofu, Bamboo Shoots and Egg
Sushi (20)
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Battera Sushi (バッテラ寿司) – Osaka-Style Pressed Mackerel Sushi
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Chirashi Sushi (ちらし寿司) – Sushi Rice with Sashimi
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Gari (ガリ) – Pickled Sushi Ginger
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Gunkan Maki (軍艦巻き) – Battleship Sushi with Salmon Roe and Tuna
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Hako Sushi (箱寿司) – Layered Sushi from a Box Mold
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Hosomaki (細巻き) – Thin Sushi Rolls with Cucumber and Salmon
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Ika Sushi (イカ寿司) – Squid Sushi
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Inari Sushi (稲荷寿司) – Sushi Rice in Sweet Tofu Pockets
See all: Sushi (20)
- Maki Sushi (巻き寿司) – Sushi Rolls with Nori
- Nigiri Sushi (握り寿司) – Hand-Pressed Sushi
- Oshi Sushi (押し寿司) – Pressed Sushi
- Sabazushi (鯖寿司) – Marinated Mackerel on Sushi Rice
- Sashimi (刺身) – Sliced Raw Fish
- Sushi Burger – Rice Buns with Salmon and Avocado
- Sushi Rice (酢飯) – Seasoned Vinegar Rice, Amounts per Roll
- Sushi Cake – Layered Sushi Rice in a Cake Ring
- Temaki Sushi (手巻き寿司) – Hand-Rolled Sushi Cones
- Temari Sushi (手まり寿司) – Small Round Sushi Balls
- Tempura Sushi – Crunchy Roll with Ebi Tempura
- Uramaki (裏巻き) – Inside-Out Sushi Roll
Curries (3)
Soups (6)
Noodle soups (6)
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Kare Udon (カレーうどん) – Udon Noodles in Japanese Curry Sauce
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Kitsune Soba (きつねそば) – Soba Noodles with Fried Tofu
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Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) – Udon Noodles with Fried Tofu
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Nabeyaki Udon (鍋焼きうどん) – Udon Hot Pot with Egg
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Tempura Udon (天ぷらうどん) – Udon with Crispy Tempura
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Udon Noodles (うどん) – Handmade Wheat Noodles in Broth
Stir-fried and cold noodles (3)
Rice dishes (16)
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Chahan (チャーハン) – Japanese Fried Rice
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Chukadon (中華丼) – Rice Bowl with Vegetables, Chinese Style
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Donburi (丼ぶり) – Rice Bowls with Different Toppings
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Gyudon (牛丼) – Japanese Beef Rice Bowl
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Kamameshi (釜飯) – Pot Rice with Seafood
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Katsudon (カツ丼) – Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl
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Maze Gohan (混ぜご飯) – Mixed Rice with Vegetables and Meat
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Negitoro Don (ねぎとろ丼) – Rice with Minced Tuna and Scallions
See all: Rice dishes (16)
- Omurice (オムライス) – Rice Omelet
- Onigiri (おにぎり) – Rice Balls with Tuna and Furikake
- Oyakodon (親子丼) – Chicken and Egg Donburi
- Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯) – Rice with Raw Egg and Soy Sauce
- Tekka Don (鉄火丼) – Rice with Raw Tuna
- Tendon (天丼) – Rice Bowl with Tempura
- Unadon (鰻丼) – Rice Bowl with Grilled Eel
- Yakimeshi (焼き飯) – Japanese Fried Rice
Main dishes (19)
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Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し) – Steamed Egg Custard
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Ebi Fry (エビフライ) – Breaded Fried Shrimp
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Ebi Tempura (海老天ぷら) – Shrimp in Tempura Batter
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Horumon Yaki (ホルモン焼き) – Grilled Offal with Soy Sauce
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Japanese Cheesecake (スフレチーズケーキ) – Cotton Cheesecake in a Water Bath
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Kakiage (かき揚げ) – Mixed Tempura Fritters
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Menchi Katsu (メンチカツ) – Fried Ground Meat Cutlets
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Nikujaga (肉じゃが) – Beef with Fried Potatoes
See all: Main dishes (19)
- Shioyaki Saba (塩焼き鯖) – Salt-Grilled Mackerel
- Shokupan (食パン) – Japanese Milk Bread with Tangzhong
- Soufflé Pancakes (スフレパンケーキ) – Japanese Pancakes with Whipped Egg Whites
- Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) – Beef, Shrimp and Vegetables from the Griddle
- Teriyaki Chicken (鶏の照り焼き) – Glazed Chicken from the Pan
- Teriyaki Salmon (鮭の照り焼き) – Salmon in Soy Glaze
- Teriyaki Tofu (照り焼き豆腐) – Pan-Fried Tofu in Soy Glaze
- Tonkatsu (とんかつ) – Japanese Panko Pork Cutlet
- Yaki Udon (焼きうどん) – Stir-Fried Udon with Vegetables and Pork
- Yakisoba (焼きそば) – Stir-Fried Noodles with Yakisoba Sauce
- Yasai Tempura (野菜天ぷら) – Vegetable Tempura in a Light Batter
Dumplings (1)
Stews and hot pot (6)
Salads and side dishes (8)
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Goma-ae (胡麻和え) – Spinach and Wakame with Sesame Dressing
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Hiyayakko (冷奴) – Chilled Tofu
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Hiyayakko (冷奴) – Silken Tofu with Scallions and Bonito
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Kyuri Asazuke (きゅうりの浅漬け) – Cucumbers in Soy-Sake Marinade
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Nasu Dengaku (なす田楽) – Grilled Eggplant with Miso
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Soba Noodle Salad with Bamboo Shoots
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Sunomono (酢の物) – Cucumber Salad with Vinegar
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Wakame Salad (わかめサラダ) – Seaweed Salad with Sesame
Snacks and street food (14)
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Chikuwa (竹輪) – Japanese Fish Paste Tubes
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Edamame (枝豆) – Young Soybeans
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Ikayaki (イカ焼き) – Grilled Squid with Teriyaki Sauce
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Katsu Sando (カツサンド) – Sandwich with Breaded Pork Cutlet
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Korokke (コロッケ) – Japanese Croquettes
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Nama Harumaki (生春巻き) – Japanese Summer Rolls
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Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) – Savory Japanese Pancake
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Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) – Cabbage Pancake Hiroshima Style
See all: Snacks and street food (14)
Sauces and basic recipes (40)
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Ajitsuke Tamago (味付け玉子) – Marinated Ramen Eggs
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Chashu (チャーシュー) – Braised Pork Belly for Ramen
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Dashi (出汁) – Broth from Kombu and Bonito Flakes
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Pickled Shiitake Mushrooms
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Furikake Rice – Japanese Rice with Seasoning Mix
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Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce with Mirin
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Japanese Dressing (にんじんドレッシング) – Ginger Carrot Dressing
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Kewpie Mayo (キユーピーマヨネーズ) – Japanese Umami Mayonnaise
See all: Sauces and basic recipes (40)
- Menma (メンマ) – Seasoned Bamboo Shoots for Ramen
- Mentsuyu (麺つゆ) – Japanese Broth Concentrate
- Miso Tare (味噌ダレ) – Seasoning Base for Miso Ramen
- Miso Butter (味噌バター) – Japanese Flavored Butter
- Miso Onions – Japanese Onion Side Dish with Miso
- Natto (納豆) – Fermented Soybeans
- Negi Shio Tare (ネギ塩ダレ) – Leek, Salt and Oil Dip
- Nikujaga Sauce (肉じゃがのたれ) – Soy-Mirin Base for Braised Dishes
- Nuta (ぬた) – Mustard Dip with Koji Miso
- Ponzu (ポン酢) – Light Soy and Citrus Sauce
- Rayu (辣油) – Aromatic Chili Sesame Oil
- Sansho-Shoyu (山椒醤油) – Soy Sauce with Sansho Pepper
- Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子) – Japanese Seven-Spice Blend
- Shichimi Miso (七味味噌) – Spicy Miso Paste with Shichimi
- Shiitake Dashi (椎茸出汁) – Vegan Mushroom Broth
- Shio Tare (塩ダレ) – Salty Seasoning Base for Ramen
- Shio-Koji (塩麹) – Fermented Rice and Salt Marinade
- Shiso Pesto (大葉ジェノベーゼ) – Pesto from Shiso Leaves
- Shoyu Tare (醤油ダレ) – Soy Seasoning for Ramen and Yakitori
- Sudachi Ponzu (すだちポン酢) – Ponzu Sauce with Sudachi Citrus
- Sukiyaki Warishita (すき焼き割下) – Seasoned Broth for Sukiyaki
- Takuan (沢庵) – Yellow Pickled Daikon Radish
- Teriyaki Sauce (照り焼きソース) – Made with Soy Sauce, Mirin and Sake
- Togarashi Mayo (七味マヨ) – Spicy Mayonnaise with Shichimi
- Tonkatsu Sauce (とんかつソース) – Japanese Sauce for Katsu
- Tori Chintan (鶏清湯) – Clear Chicken Broth for Ramen
- Ume-Dare (梅だれ) – Umeboshi Plum Sauce
- Unagi Sauce (ツメ) – Reduced Sweet Soy Glaze for Sushi
- Wasabi-Shoyu (わさび醤油) – Soy Sauce with Wasabi
- Yakiniku Sauce (焼肉のタレ) – Grill Sauce with Apple, Sesame and Garlic
- Yakitori Tare (焼き鳥タレ) – Sweet Glaze for Chicken Skewers
- Yuzu Koshō Dip (柚子胡椒) – Yuzu Chili Paste Dip
Desserts and pastries (18)
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Anmitsu (あんみつ) – Agar Jelly with Sweet Bean Paste and Fruit
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Daifuku Mochi (大福餅) – Mochi with Red Bean Filling
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Dorayaki (どら焼き) – Pancakes with Red Bean Paste
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Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福) – Mochi with Strawberry and Red Bean Paste
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Kakigori (かき氷) – Shaved Ice with Syrup
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Kasutera (カステラ) – Japanese Honey Sponge Cake
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Matcha Cake (抹茶パウンドケーキ) – Green Pound Cake from a Loaf Pan
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Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) – Grilled Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Sauce
See all: Desserts and pastries (18)
- Mochi (餅) – Soft Glutinous Rice Balls
- Mochi Donut (もちドーナツ) – Ring Donut from Glutinous Rice Flour and Tofu
- Mochi Ice Cream (アイス大福) – Ice Cream in a Sticky Rice Wrapper
- Sakura Mochi (桜餅) – Pink Rice Cake in a Cherry Leaf
- Shiratama Dango (白玉団子) – Sweet Rice Flour Dumplings
- Taiyaki (たい焼き) – Fish-Shaped Waffle with Filling
- Warabi Mochi (わらび餅) – Jelly-Like Mochi
- Yaki Imo (焼き芋) – Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Yokan (羊羹) – Red Bean Jelly
- Zenzai (ぜんざい) – Sweet Azuki Bean Soup with Mochi
Drinks (9)
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Amazake (甘酒) – Sweet Low-Alcohol Rice Drink
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Calpis-Style (カルピス風) – Japanese Yogurt Soda
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Genmaicha (玄米茶) – Green Tea with Roasted Rice
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Hojicha Latte (ほうじ茶ラテ) – Roasted Green Tea with Milk
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Matcha Latte (抹茶ラテ) – Green Tea Powder with Milk
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Matcha Tea (抹茶) – Traditionally Whisked Green Tea
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Sakura Tea (桜茶) – Tea from Pickled Cherry Blossoms
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Umeshu (梅酒) – Japanese Plum Wine
