So what are the essentials and which dishes should you cook first? Try to get your hands on a Japanese soy sauce (or ‘shoyu’). Shoyu can be light (‘usukuchi’), with a saltier flavour ...

Ramen is a beloved Japanese noodle soup that has captured hearts globally. This hearty dish features Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a savory broth, which can be based on chicken or miso ...

From Japanese-style barbecue to hibachi, Japanese cuisine has a huge diversity of regional and seasonal dishes. Plus, the Japanese diet — generally healthy and light — is sometimes credited ...

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The fifth course is a simmered dish. Learn the art of simmering vegetables to bring out their inherent flavor.