TKG aka Tamago Kake Gohan
The bright yellow yolk of a fresh, raw egg sits in a bowl atop a steaming pile of fresh, lightly seasoned white rice. A sprinkle of a...
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Sep 20, 20203 min read
Tasty Takoyaki
Crispy and savory fried batter balls with a springy piece of octopus hidden in the center, topped with a savory brown sauce, smooth,...
Sep 6, 20203 min read
How To Make Onigiri
One of our most popular menu items, onigiri, or rice balls, are perhaps, the quintessential Japanese snack food. Eaten throughout Japan...
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Tasty Homemade Karaage
Light, flavorful, juicy and crunchy, karaage or Japanese fried chicken is simply wonderful. Kaarage is an incredibly popular dish in...
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Summer Vegetable Agedashi
Maybe you’ve heard of agedashi tofu-- a dish popular in izakaya and Japanese restaurants. Agedashi tofu features a deep-fried tofu soaked...
Jul 11, 20201 min read
Yukino Yado: More than Just Senbei
With a name that translates to “snow roof” Yuki no Yado rice crackers are not your average senbei. To those who aren’t familiar, Yuki no...
Jun 12, 20202 min read
Hiyashi Chuka: Cold Noodle Salad for a Hot Day
After the rainy season comes to an end, and the temperature turns up across Japan the temperature of seasonal foods turns down. Shaved...
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Make the Best of Bitter Melons: Goya Champuru
Summer is coming, and so are Goya! Goya, also known as nigauri or bitter melon, is a deep green, rough skinned gourd known for it’s...
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Creamy Kabocha Pumpkin Soup
You’ve probably seen the small, round, green-skinned Japanese pumpkin known as kabocha here at Maido. They sit prominently displayed in...
Feb 7, 20201 min read
Tasty, Easy Kitsune Udon
Soft, chewy noodles in a piping hot dashi broth, topped with a thin slice of fish cake, chopped scallions, and a savory piece of deep...
Jan 10, 20202 min read
Japanese Chicken Curry: A Comforting Favorite
Nothing beats a steaming dish of Japanese-style chicken curry on a cold day. Hearty chunks of potato, carrot, onions and chicken in a...
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Toshikoshi Soba: The Year-Crossing Noodle
What better way to bring in the new year, than with family and a piping hot bowl of soba noodle soup? Toshikoshi soba, which translates...
Nov 8, 20192 min read
Make Your Own Nabe!
Japanese-style hot-pot, called yosenabe, or just nabe (pronounced nah-bey) for short, is an incredibly versatile dish most commonly made...
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Cold Udon
In the summer season, eating Udon with cold dipping sauce is a lot more popular than the hot udon in Japan. There are a big variety of...
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