Japanese home cooking is precise but forgiving, and it leans on soy sauce, mirin and dashi for deep savory flavour. These four classics are the perfect introduction, from a glossy teriyaki to a bowl of soul-warming ramen. Here are our best beginner-friendly Japanese recipes.
Japanese Chicken Teriyaki
Pan-seared chicken glazed in a glossy, four-ingredient teriyaki sauce — weeknight-fast and endlessly satisfying. Get the recipe →
Shoyu Ramen at Home
A soy-based ramen broth with springy noodles, marinated egg and tender chashu — restaurant comfort in your own kitchen. Get the recipe →
Japanese Chicken Katsu
Shatteringly crisp panko-crusted chicken cutlet, sliced over rice with shredded cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce. Get the recipe →
Japanese Gyoza
Juicy pork-and-cabbage dumplings with a signature crispy lace bottom, steam-fried in one pan and served with a soy-vinegar dip. Get the recipe →
