Takoyaki is also all about the sauces on top, which often include options like Japanese mayo, tangy takoyaki sauce, and bonito flakes. Kang emphasizes that “These taste about 97% as close to what ...

This refreshing Japanese daikon salad pairs crisp shredded radish with savory canned tuna and a light soy-based dressing. Inspired by izakaya-style small plates, it’s quick to prepare and perfect as a ...

Mayo is used heavily in sandwiches and pizzas in the country, as well as in traditional Japanese food like sushi and onigiri (rice balls).

Notes Be sure to use Japanese mayonnaise. American mayonnaise is very different, so it won't yield the best results when used in a sushi bake. Also, this recipe can be baked or broiled.

While there he saw Kewpie mayonnaise on nontraditional Japanese foods. “Once you eat a lot of Japanese food, you get used to this savory, brothy flavor,” Gower says.

Shirakiku Wasabi Flavored Mayonnaise — This spicy play on basic mayo is an ideal addition to rice bowls, sushi and as a way to give a little heat to your go-to work-from-home sandwich.

Kewpie mayonnaise, the Japanese mayo with a baby on the bottle, which you’ve probably seen in Asian markets, is umami incarnate. It’s no wonder chefs love the stuff.

2 7-ounce cans premium chunk albacore, drained thoroughly ⅓ cup Kewpie mayonnaise (sold at Asian markets, including H Mart and Pacific Ocean Marketplace) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Few shots hot ...