Japanese cooking is all about doing simple things really well, and that’s exactly what these recipes are about. From thick, juicy tonkatsu with a crispy panko crust to the konbini style sandos that make every trip to Japan memorable, these are the Japanese dishes I keep coming back to at home.
You’ll find crispy katsu and fried favorites, comforting rice bowls, noodle dishes and the kind of easy, satisfying meals that taste like a little Tokyo corner shop. Every recipe walks you through the techniques that matter most, like how to keep your breading from falling off and how to make sauces from scratch that beat anything from a bottle.
Few dishes have captured the culinary world’s attention quite like Nobu’s Miso Black Cod. This signature creation from the legendary Nobu Matsuhisa is a perfect harmony of simplicity, luxury, and unforgettable flavor. Once you try it, you’ll understand why it’s one of modern Japanese cuisine’s […]
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that my body was built on teriyaki. Between high school and college, I probably had some form of teriyaki at least two to three times a week! My favorite spots were Toshio’s Teriyaki on Rainier, which still serves […]
This garlic edamame recipe is inspired by one of my favorite sushi spots, Wild Wasabi Signature in Bellevue! It’s a flavorful and bright contrast to the traditional edamame served at most sushi restaurants, where it’s steamed or boiled and topped with salt. These garlic edamame […]
Do you remember when conveyor belt sushi was a thing back in the early 2000s? There was a restaurant called Sushi Land, and my oldest sister took my sibling and me there. At the time, I could not eat raw fish to save my life, […]
Teriyaki culture in Seattle is HUGE – and some reports even go as far as saying that Teriyaki was invented here in Seattle! While there’s debate on its specific origin, it is safe to say that Seattle was built off the backs of Teriyaki shops. […]
When Hanna and I first started dating, we accidentally created a birthday tradition where we make each other a multi-course dinner on the day of our birthdays. This year, I did a three-course meal that featured an Oyster Bar inspired seafood pan roast, a Hong […]
Seattle’s food scene is known for three things – Starbucks coffee, Seattle Hot Dogs, and Chicken Teriyaki!! Now, before we get into the recipe, there’s some debate on where Teriyaki was invented, and while it draws influences from Japan, I can wholeheartedly say that it […]
Hanna and I started a birthday tradition for each other a while back, where we would make a home-cooked meal for each other as part of our celebration. The very first year, I made her a five-course meal that started with caviar on blinis, beef […]
Welcome to feedthepudge! I was originally born in Saigon, Vietnam and my family and I spent some time at a refugee camp in the Philippines. We eventually immigrated to Seattle in the 90's, where I've spent most of my life. I created feedthepudge as a vehicle for me to share my love of culture and food, while passing on my family's recipes and stories. Most of the recipes shared are Vietnamese dishes I grew up eating, but definitely not limited to just that - I'll also be sharing some of my favorites along the way!