Snack

Need some delicious snack ideas? Here’s a collection of Japanese and Western-inspired snacks to enjoy with your afternoon tea. Try my childhood’s favorite Nikuman (steamed pork buns), or the sweet Okinawan doughnut Sata Andagi, or the healthy Japanese steamed cake (Mushi-pan).

Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.

Popular Snacks

A ceramic bowl containing homemade Furikake Chex Mix.

Furikake Chex Mix (Video)

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Japanese bamboo basket containing baked sweet potatoes.

Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) 焼き芋

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A white ceramic bowl containing Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) served with green tea.

Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) 大学芋

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A dark plate containing Kabocha and Eggplant Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings).

Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) おやき

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3 kinds of steamed cakes placed on a wire rack.

Steamed Cake (Mushi-pan) 蒸しパン

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A bowl and Dutch oven containing popcorn with truffle salt seasoning.

Homemade Popcorn with Truffle Salt (Video)

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A white plate containing Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) topped with a generous drizzle of takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, aonori, katsuobushi.

Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き

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Taiyaki served on a wooden plate.

Taiyaki (Video) 鯛焼き

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Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.

Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き

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A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped...
A ceramic bowl containing homemade Furikake Chex Mix.

Furikake Chex Mix (Video)

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Make this Hawaiian favorite, Furikake Chex Mix, for a holiday gift exchange, movie/game night,...
Japanese Cucumbers on a Stick served over iced cubes in wooden bowl.

Japanese Pickled Cucumber on a Stick

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Cool down with Japanese Pickled Cucumber on a Stick (Kyuri Asazuke), a popular street snack...
A blue plate containing oven baked Shokupan Crust Rusks.

Shokupan Crust Rusks パンの耳ラスク

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Shokupan Crust Rusks are sweet, buttery, and crispy snacks of fried bread crusts repurposed...
Japanese bamboo basket containing baked sweet potatoes.

Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) 焼き芋

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With this foolproof recipe, you can make Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) that...
3 types of steamed cakes on a cake stand.

Steamed Cake (Mushi-pan) 蒸しパン

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Soft, light, and spongy, my Japanese Steamed Cake (Mushi Pan) recipe is easy to...
A white ceramic bowl containing Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) served with green tea.

Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) 大学芋

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Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) are fried till crisp and tender and covered...
Japanese Fruit Sandwiches on a wooden board.

Japanese Fruit Sandwich (Fruit Sando) フルーツサンド

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Brighten your day with Japanese Fruit Sandwich (Fruit Sando) made from Japanese milk bread...
A dark plate containing Kabocha and Eggplant Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings).

Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) おやき

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Stuffed with sweet kabocha squash and miso eggplant, these Japanese dumplings Oyaki are popular...
A basket containing corn dogs served with ketchup and mustard drizzle.

Corn Dogs アメリカンドッグ – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

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This easy homemade Corn Dogs (アメリカンドッグ) recipe takes just minutes to make. They are...
A white plate containing Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) topped with a generous drizzle of takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, aonori, katsuobushi.

Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き

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Takoyaki are a popular Japanese street food with bits of octopus inside hot grilled...
Rice crackers served on a bamboo basket.

Rice Cracker Recipe かき餅

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Make fresh, crunchy Kakimochi at home with my easy Japanese Rice Cracker recipe. Flavor...
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