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Home » Recipes » Dinner

Dinner

Browse our popular dinner recipes like miso salmon, tonkatsu, vegetarian ramen, Japanese chicken curry, and okonomiyaki.

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 580 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 372 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 1607 votes
Japanese ceramic plates containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.

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

4.68 from 302 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 635 votes
A plate containing Salmon in Foil with ponzu sauce on the side.

Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き

4.82 from 137 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 706 votes

Latest in Dinner

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

Poke Bowl Recipe

4.77 from 60 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

4.74 from 49 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

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 302 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 372 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

4.75 from 375 votes
Donburi rice bowls containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) (Video) 牛丼

4.74 from 502 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

4.78 from 281 votes
A bowl containing mapo tofu over steamed rice.

Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐

4.76 from 323 votes
Round plates containing shrimp yakisoba.

Shrimp Yakisoba 海老焼きそば

5 from 2 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

4.78 from 458 votes
A round bowl containing Niku Miso, a savory Japanese ground pork dish seasoned with miso, mirin, and aromatics.

10 Minute Meal – Niku Miso

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.

10 Minute Meal – Udon Noodle Soup

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.

10 Minute Meal – Mapo Tofu

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

10 Minute Meal – Japanese Curry

4.67 from 3 votes
A Japanese ceramic bowl containing Oyakodon, a chicken and egg rice bowl dish garnish with green onion.

10 Minute Meal – Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)

4.86 from 7 votes
An olive colored oval plate containing Yaki Udon, Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with chicken and vegetables.

10 Minute Meal – Yaki Udon

5 from 1 vote
An oval plate containing Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti).

10 Minute Meal – Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti)

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

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

4.77 from 165 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 white plate containing chicken katsu with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage with sesame dressing.

Chicken Katsu (Video) チキンカツ

4.70 from 100 votes
A rice cooker containing Chicken Rice, seasoned with Japanese ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.

Rice Cooker Ketchup Rice ケチャップライス

5 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 57 votes
A white plate containing Japanese Pasta with Shrimp and Broccolini.

Japanese-style Shrimp and Broccolini Pasta 海老とブロッコリーニの和風パスタ

4.73 from 44 votes
A plate containing panko-coated, fried horse mackerel fillets and a bed of shredded cabbage salad.

Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry) あじのフライ

4.67 from 3 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 706 votes
A Japanese lacquer box containing colorful Mosaic Sushi that's made of checkerboard pattern of various sashimi, tamago, and cucumber laid over sushi rice.

Mosaic Sushi モザイク寿司

4.88 from 8 votes
Tablesetup for shabu shabu - donabe hot pot, vegetables, meat, udon, and dipping sauces.

Shabu Shabu Recipe (Video)しゃぶしゃぶ

4.70 from 96 votes
A temaki hand roll sushi spread on the dining table, consisting of plates and bowls containing sushi rice, sashimi, vegetable fillings, and nori seaweed.

Temaki Sushi (Hand Roll) (Video) 手巻き寿司

4.69 from 45 votes
A white and blue plate containing Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) stuffed with cheese and slathered in demi-glace sauce.

Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu)

5 from 4 votes
A Japanese ceramic bowl containing simmered chicken and vegetables.

Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables 筑前煮

4.62 from 52 votes
A roast beef being thinly sliced on the wooden cutting board garnished with thyme.

Roast Beef with Japanese-style Soy Sauce Gravy ローストビーフ

5 from 2 votes
A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

4.75 from 610 votes
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 131 votes
A white ceramic bowl containing Instant Pot Short Ribs with daikon and carrots pressure cooked in a savory sauce.

Instant Pot Short Ribs (Video) 牛バラ肉と大根煮

4.89 from 113 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 bowl of Vegetarian Ramen topped with ajitama (soy marinated egg), spicy bean sprouts, corn, and a green veggie.

Vegetarian Ramen (Video) 豆乳味噌ラーメン

4.82 from 387 votes
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