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Izakaya Food Recipes

Bring the flavors of a Japanese pub home with easy and delicious Izakaya Food recipes. Try small plates like yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), agedashi tofu, karaage (fried chicken), and gyoza.

Serve with drinks and shareable sides for a fun, casual meal. These savory snacks and appetizers are perfect for parties, gatherings, or a laid-back night in.

A white rectangular plate containing yakitori, Japanese grilled chicken and scallion skewers, coated with savory yakitori sauce and served with shichimi togarashi on the side. A white rectangular plate containing yakitori, Japanese grilled chicken and scallion skewers, coated with savory yakitori sauce and served with shichimi togarashi on the side.
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Yakitori Recipe 焼き鳥

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All Izakaya Food Recipes

  • 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
    712
    40 minutes
  • A rectangular white plate with several golden-brown takoyaki balls topped with mayonnaise, sauce, green seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes, garnished with pickled ginger on the side.
    Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き
    166
    35 minutes
  • A bowl of Japanese potato salad with visible chunks of potato, carrot, cucumber, and ham, served in a rustic ceramic bowl on a folded cloth napkin beside a wooden fork and spoon.
    Japanese Potato Salad (Video) ポテトサラダ
    240
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Three grilled triangular rice balls (yaki onigiri) with a golden-brown crust are arranged on a green leaf in a rectangular plate, accompanied by pickled vegetables on the side. The setting is on a wooden table.
    Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video) 焼きおにぎり
    83
    30 minutes
  • Beautiful Japanese plates containing karaage, Japanese fried chicken, garnished with lemon wedges and kewpie mayo dollop sprinkled with shichimi togarashi.
    Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ
    408
    30 minutes
  • 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
    141
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • An indigo round plate containing chopped cabbage dish called Yamitsuki Cabbage served with a pair of chopsticks and small dishes and sake cups and the table.
    Yamitsuki Cabbage やみつきキャベツ
    132
    5 minutes
  • A white rectangular plate containing yakitori, Japanese grilled chicken and scallion skewers, coated with savory yakitori sauce and served with shichimi togarashi on the side.
    Yakitori Recipe 焼き鳥
    226
    1 hour
  • A round plate containing gyoza (Japanese potstickers or pan-fried dumplings) with a small plate of dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and Japanese chili oil.
    Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) (Video) 餃子
    499
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • A blue ceramic bowl containing Smoked Chicken Wings with Sweet-Salty Japanese Sauce sprinkled with scallions.
    Smoked Chicken Wings (Video)
    7
    1 hour
  • A white plate containing Blistered Shishito Peppers With Ginger Soy Sauce.
    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ginger Soy Sauce
    22
    15 minutes
  • An oval plate containing 3 pieces of Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) placed on a bamboo leaf.
    Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり
    238
    1 hour
  • A donburi bowl containing a Japanese grilled rice ball in a flavorful dashi broth, topped with green onions and furikake rice seasoning.
    Easy
    Yaki Onigiri Chazuke (Grilled Rice Ball Soup) 焼きおにぎり茶漬け
    5
    10 minutes
  • A round plate containing Japanese pan-fried dumplings, Napa Cabbage Gyoza, served with a savory miso dumpling sauce.
    Gyoza with Miso Dipping Sauce 白菜餃子
    7
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • A fluted plate containing Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles).
    Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば
    416
    30 minutes
  • Chopsticks picking up Potato Salad Pork Rolls.
    Potato Salad Pork Rolls ポテサラの肉巻き
    9
    40 minutes
  • A cast-iron pan containing Steak Garlic Rice topped with chopped scallions and garlic chips.
    Steak Garlic Rice
    62
    30 minutes
  • A round plate containing Hamachi Crudo dressed in a bright ponzu and sweet chili sauce vinaigrette, topped with a quick-pickled red onion and cucumber garnish.
    Hamachi Crudo
    17
    20 minutes
  • A donabe clay pot containing Japanese fish cake stew called oden, an assortment of fish balls and fish cakes.
    Oden (Japanese Fish Cake Stew) おでん
    56
    3 hours 10 minutes
  • A white plate containing vegetable yakisoba along with red pickled ginger.
    Vegetable Yakisoba 野菜焼きそば
    13
    40 minutes
  • A white ceramic plate containing spicy edamame.
    Spicy Edamame スパイシー枝豆
    65
    15 minutes
  • A bamboo basket containing perfectly cooked and salted edamame.
    How to Cook Edamame (Fresh and Frozen)
    38
    20 minutes
  • A ceramic bowl containing Agedashi Tofu (Agedashi Dofu) topped with grated daikon, chopped scallions, and grated ginger.
    Agedashi Tofu (Video) 揚げ出し豆腐
    153
    30 minutes
  • A Japanese ceramic plate containing Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry called Buta Kimchi. It's served with steamed rice.
    Easy
    Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry (Buta Kimchi) 豚キムチ炒め
    19
    20 minutes
  • A white plate containing Pickled Mustard Green Fried Rice (Takana Chahan).
    Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan) 高菜チャーハン
    23
    20 minutes
  • A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams.
    Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams (Video) あさりの酒蒸し
    39
    10 minutes
  • A ceramic plate containing Yakitori Style Grilled Vegetables along with Nigori Sake.
    Yakitori-Style Grilled Vegetables 焼き野菜盛り合わせ
    15
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • A blue Japanese plate containing Saba Misoni (Mackerel Simmered in Miso) garnished with julienned ginger.
    Saba Misoni (Mackerel Simmered in Miso) (Video) 鯖の味噌煮
    50
    30 minutes
  • A white oval plate containing Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew).
    Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew) (Video) 肉じゃが
    185
    30 minutes
  • A bizenware ceramic containing Chikuwa Isobeage and flake salt.
    Chikuwa Isobeage ちくわの磯辺揚げ
    17
    20 minutes
  • An oval plate containing Japanese sweet rolled omelet.
    Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki) – Midnight Diner Season 2 厚焼き玉子
    104
    30 minutes
  • A white Japanese ceramic plate containing Hamachi Kama (Grilled Yellowtail Collar) along with a wedge of lemon and yuzu-soy dipping sauce.
    Easy
    Hamachi Kama (Grilled Yellowtail Collar) カマ塩焼き
    85
    15 minutes
  • A black bowl containing a bed of rice topped with sashimi grade salmon, ikura, and shredded nori.
    Easy
    Salmon Sashimi Bowl (Donburi) 鮭いくら丼
    15
    15 minutes
  • A white oval plate containing Vegetable Gyoza and dipping sauce.
    Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan/Vegetarian) 野菜の餃子
    121
    1 hour
  • A blue and white plate containing Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings.
    Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
    18
    30 minutes
  • Shrimp and vegetable tempura on a plate along with the dipping sauce.
    How to Make the Best Tempura 天ぷら
    203
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • A platter of fried chicken wings garnished with lemon and green salad.
    Fried Chicken Wings – Midnight Diner Season 2 手羽先の唐揚げ
    39
    50 minutes
  • Close up shot of chicken cheese katsu.
    Chicken Cheese Katsu – Midnight Diner Season 2 ささみチーズカツ
    21
    35 minutes
  • Japanese Salted Chicken Wings (Teba Shio) on the Japanese plate, along with a small plate of Shichimi Togarashi.
    Teba Shio (Salted Chicken Wings) 手羽先塩焼き
    129
    30 minutes
  • Shrimp Egg Rolls on a serving platter along with Negi Miso Sauce.
    Shrimp Egg Rolls 海老の春巻き
    20
    45 minutes
  • A grey dish containing Japanese beef tendon stew.
    Japanese Beef Tendon Stew (Gyusuji Nikomi) 牛筋煮込み
    27
    2 hours 55 minutes
  • Gyoza with Wings called Hanetsuki Gyoza (#羽根つき餃子) is a Japanese dumpling with flavorful and juicy filling and fried to crispy perfection!
    Gyoza with Wings (Hanetsuki Gyoza) 羽根つき餃子
    19
    15 minutes
  • Miso Yaki Onigiri placed on a bizenware ceramic plate garnished with shiso leaf.
    Miso Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls) 味噌焼きおにぎり
    69
    30 minutes
  • A blue plate containing 2 slices of Rafute (Okinawan Braised Pork Belly) garnished with julienned ginger.
    Rafute (Okinawan Braised Pork Belly) ラフテー
    26
    3 hours 45 minutes
  • Chicken Tempura (Toriten) served in a bamboo basket.
    Chicken Tempura (Toriten) とり天 (Video)
    24
    30 minutes
  • A plate containing fried oyster (kaki furai) along with shredded cabbage and tartar sauce.
    Japanese Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry) with Homemade Tartar Sauce カキフライ
    22
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Dark Japanese plate containing Grilled Oysters with 3 kinds of garnish and Ponzu Sauce
    Grilled Oysters with Ponzu Sauce 牡蠣のポン酢焼き
    7
    20 minutes
  • Gluten Free Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Karaage グルテンフリー唐揚
    28
    30 minutes
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