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Home » Recipes » Dinner

Dinner Recipes

Explore cozy popular Japanese dinner recipes such as miso salmon, teriyaki chicken, gyudon (beef bowl), okonomiyaki, and chicken katsu curry. These comforting dishes are full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend meal.

Enjoy warm bowls of vegetarian ramen, crispy tonkatsu, or simple grilled fish with rice and miso soup. Whether you want something quick or more traditional, these Japanese dinner ideas are satisfying, fun to make, and great for the whole family.

Popular Dinner Recipes

Miso ramen with homemade chashu and ramen egg garnished with nori.

Miso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメン

4.79 from 581 votes
A Japanese meal consisting of small dishes or bowls, each plating Teriyaki Salmon, steamed rice, miso soup, pickles, tamagoyaki, and green bean gomaae.

Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

4.82 from 376 votes
A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.

Japanese Chicken Curry (Video) チキンカレー

4.61 from 1612 votes
Japanese ceramic plates containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ

4.68 from 303 votes
A Japanese donburi bowl containing Oyakodon, chicken and egg rice bowl.

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) (Video) 親子丼

4.71 from 637 votes
A plate containing Salmon in Foil with ponzu sauce on the side.

Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き

4.83 from 139 votes
A fluted plate containing Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles).

Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば

4.81 from 413 votes
A white ceramic plate containing Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese cabbage pancake topped with okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

4.73 from 709 votes

Latest in Dinner

A rustic bowl containing noodles with tonkotsu broth, topped with chashu, ramen eggs, menma, kikurage, ginger, and chopped green onion. On the table, a plate of crispy gyoza and a glass of mugicha are served together.

Easy Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe 豚骨ラーメン

5 from 5 votes
An oval shape plate containing Pan-Fried Curry Chicken garnished with lettuce.

Pan-Fried Curry Chicken (Video)

5 from 7 votes
Two bundles of freshly made, uncooked udon noodles rest on a bamboo tray, placed atop a wooden cutting board with a ruler, rolling pin, and kitchen knife in the background.

Homemade Udon Noodles (Video) 手打ちうどん

4.69 from 191 votes
A white scalloped plate containing stir-fried Butter Ponzu beef with komatsuna green and maitake mushrooms.

Butter Ponzu Beef (Video)

5 from 9 votes
A white plate containing Honey Gochujang Chicken sprinkled with sesame chicken served on green salad.

Honey Gochujang Chicken (Video)

5 from 9 votes
A large shallow bowl containing multi-grain rice and Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry.

Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry (Video)

4.60 from 5 votes
A round white plate containing Japanese croquettes, shredded cabbage, tomato wedges, and a tiny container with sesame dressing.

Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) お母さんのコロッケ

4.72 from 140 votes
An oval plate with scalloped edge containing Pork and Eggplant Stir Fry served with multigrain rice and miso soup.

Easy Pork and Eggplant Stir Fry (Video) 豚と茄子の炒め物

5 from 2 votes
A round shallow bowl containing a bed of steamed rice and Hayashi Rice.

Easy Hayashi Rice (Video)

5 from 4 votes
A Japanese shabu-shabu hot pot setup with a donabe pot, thinly sliced beef, tofu, assorted mushrooms, vegetables, udon noodles, and dipping sauces arranged on a wooden table.

Shabu Shabu Recipe (Video)しゃぶしゃぶ

4.70 from 96 votes
Delicious Chicken Yakisoba with tender, moist chicken thighs and crisp veggies in a sweet savory sauce plated on a beautiful white plate with blue scalloped edge.

Easy Chicken Yakisoba チキン焼きそば

5 from 1 vote
A Le Creuset pot containing Mille-Feuille Nabe, which is a hot pot dish with layers of pork belly slices and napa cabbage slices in a dashi broth.

Mille-Feuille Nabe ミルフィーユ鍋

4.76 from 132 votes
Motsunabe, a traditional Japanese hot pot featuring beef offal simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables, is served in a donabe on a portable gas stove on the table.

Motsunabe (Japanese Offal Hot Pot) もつ鍋

4.34 from 3 votes
A round ceramic plate containing six pieces of California rolls over a bamboo leaf along with sushi ginger.

California Roll カリフォルニアロール

4.69 from 58 votes
An oval plate containing Chicken Stir-fry with Garlic Chives served on the table along with tea pot and small plates.

Chicken Stir-fry with Garlic Chives (Video)

5 from 3 votes
A bowl containing ahi tuna and salmon poke along with edamame, avocado, sushi ginger, and radish over bed of steamed rice.

Poke Bowl Recipe

4.78 from 61 votes
A white bowl containing Katsudon, pork cutlet rice bowl, where golden brown tonkatsu, drizzled egg, and tender onion are simmered in a savory dashi broth.

Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) (Video) かつ丼

4.75 from 51 votes
An oval-shaped plate holds a comforting serving of Japanese cream stew, featuring tender chicken, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli in a rich, creamy white sauce. The stew is generously ladled over a bed of fluffy steamed rice, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

Easy Cream Stew (Video)

5 from 2 votes
Japanese ceramic plates containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ

4.68 from 303 votes
Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) being pulled out with chopsticks.

Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) (Video) 焼きうどん

4.68 from 177 votes
A Japanese meal consisting of small dishes or bowls, each plating Teriyaki Salmon, steamed rice, miso soup, pickles, tamagoyaki, and green bean gomaae.

Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

4.82 from 376 votes
A rectangular plate containing three ehomaki, or uncut sushi rolls, prepared for setsubun festival.

Ehomaki (Setsubun Sushi Roll) 恵方巻

5 from 3 votes
A bowl containing Chicken Teriyaki glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce on the bed of steamed rice.

Chicken Teriyaki (Video) チキン照り焼き

4.76 from 379 votes
Donburi rice bowls containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) (Video) 牛丼

4.74 from 505 votes
A round white plate containing Japanese beef curry consisting of tender beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and curry roux, served over steamed rice.

Japanese Beef Curry (Video) ビーフカレー

4.79 from 282 votes
A bowl containing mapo tofu over steamed rice.

Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐

4.76 from 327 votes
Round plates containing shrimp yakisoba.

Shrimp Yakisoba 海老焼きそば

5 from 3 votes
A large ceramic donburi rice bowl containing Sukiyaki Don, thinly sliced beef, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a savory dashi soy broth and served over steamed rice.

Sukiyaki Don すき焼き丼

5 from 4 votes
A plate containing Miso Cod.

Miso Cod (Black Cod with Miso) 銀だらの西京焼き

4.79 from 461 votes
A round bowl containing Niku Miso, a savory Japanese ground pork dish seasoned with miso, mirin, and aromatics.

Easy Niku Miso (Video)

5 from 6 votes
White scalloped plates containing negiyaki, a savory Japanese scallion pancake.

Negiyaki (Japanese Scallion Pancake) (Video) ねぎ焼き

5 from 4 votes
A large blue and white bowl containing udon noodle soup topped with fish cake, bok choy, fish cakes, and jammy soft boiled eggs in a savory dashi broth.

Easy Udon Noodle Soup (Video)

5 from 2 votes
Fluted bowls containing Miso Tomato Chicken Stew garnished with chopped parsley on top, served with a glass of tea, a small dish of parsley, and a pot of the stew on the wooden table.

Miso Tomato Chicken Stew

4.42 from 12 votes
A donburi bowl containing mapo tofu over bed of steamed rice, served with a small bowl of miso soup and a glass of green tea.

Easy Mapo Tofu (Video)

5 from 5 votes
A round plate containing Japanese chicken curry over steamed rice, garnished with fukujinzuke pickles.

Easy Japanese Curry (Video)

4.75 from 4 votes
A Japanese ceramic bowl containing Oyakodon, a chicken and egg rice bowl dish garnish with green onion.

Easy Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl) (Video)

4.88 from 8 votes
An olive colored oval plate containing Yaki Udon, Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with chicken and vegetables.

Easy Yaki Udon (Video)

5 from 3 votes
An oval plate containing Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti).

Easy Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti) (Video)

5 from 1 vote
A white ramen bowl containing Korean ramen (ramyeon), topped with soft-cooked egg, kimchi, and green onions.

10 Minute Meal – Instant Ramen Recipe (Video)

4.67 from 3 votes
A plate containing butter shoyu chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes.

Butter Shoyu Chicken バター醤油チキン

4.78 from 166 votes
A blue ceramic bowl containing Smoked Chicken Wings with Sweet-Salty Japanese Sauce sprinkled with scallions.

Smoked Chicken Wings (Video)

4.67 from 9 votes
Shio Koji Chicken on a oval plate.

Shio Koji Chicken 塩麹チキン

4.72 from 50 votes
A donburi bowl containing grilled eel fillet over steamed rice.

Unadon (Grilled Eel Rice Bowl) (Video) 鰻丼

4.78 from 63 votes
Plates containing Korean-style marinated bbq ribs.

BBQ Short Ribs 牛リブロース焼肉

4.80 from 20 votes
Black and white round plates containing colorful vegetarian sushi rolls.

Vegetarian Sushi Rolls

4.64 from 11 votes
A bowl containing Mazesoba (Mazemen), Japanese Brothless Ramen, topped with seasoned minced meat, green onion, garlic chives, nori seaweed, crushed garlic, and katsuobushi powder.

Mazesoba (Mazemen) 台湾まぜそば

4.67 from 33 votes
Sticky Asian Ribs on a white platter, topped with sprinkle of green onion.

Instant Pot Sticky Asian Ribs 甘辛スペアリブ

4.80 from 115 votes
A round wooden plate containing Garlic Miso Chicken Wings.

Garlic Miso Chicken Wings ガーリック味噌チキン

4.78 from 83 votes
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