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Home » Japanese Drama Inspired

Japanese Drama Inspired

Satisfy your cravings with the most delicious Japanese drama-inspired recipes. Make ham kastu or Tan-Men from your favorite drama, Midnight Diner.

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

All the Recipes in Netflix’s The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

A Japanese bowl containing Toshikoshi Soba Noodle Soup with fish cake and wakame seaweed.

Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Soba Noodle Soup) 年越しそば

4.63 from 120 votes
A ramen bowl containing Curry Ramen -a dish inspired by Netflix "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" Season 2.

Netflix Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories – Season 2 Recipes

A ramen bowl containing Curry Ramen -a dish inspired by Netflix "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" Season 2.

Curry Ramen – Midnight Diner Season 2 カレーラーメン

4.81 from 26 votes
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

4.77 from 39 votes
Close up shot of chicken cheese katsu.

Chicken Cheese Katsu – Midnight Diner Season 2 ささみチーズカツ

4.73 from 22 votes
A football-shaped Chicken fried rice served on a plate

Chicken Fried Rice チキンライス – Midnight Diner Season 2

4.69 from 38 votes
A ramen bowl containing tan men.

Netflix Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories – Season 1 Recipes

A white bowl containing Crispy Noodles with Seafood (Sara Udon).

Sara Udon (Crispy Noodles with Seafood) 長崎皿うどん

4.53 from 23 votes
Pickled Tomatoes on a blue plate.

Pickled Tomatoes トマトの酢漬け

4.93 from 14 votes
Nagasaki Champon served in a ramen bowl.

Champon 長崎ちゃんぽん

4.89 from 18 votes
Pan Fried Ginger Pork Belly served with thinly shredded cabbage.

Pan-Fried Ginger Pork Belly from Kodoku no Gurume 豚バラ生姜焼き

4.71 from 34 votes
Wire basket containing golden and crispy Kushikatsu (Kushiage) served with savory sauce.

Kushikatsu (Kushiage) (Video) 串カツ・串揚げ

5 from 8 votes
Simmered Bamboo Shoots in a handmade Japanese-style ceramic bowl.

Simmered Bamboo Shoots (Tosani)たけのこの土佐煮

4.70 from 13 votes
Japanese plum wine (umeshu) in a glass jar.

Japanese Plum Wine (Umeshu) 梅酒

4.77 from 63 votes
Ham Katsu ハムカツ | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Ham Katsu ハムカツ – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.95 from 19 votes
Omurice オムライス (Omelette Rice - "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Omurice (Omelette Rice) (Video) オムライス – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.66 from 73 votes
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’

4.71 from 17 votes
Tonteki (Japanese Pork Steak) トンテキ | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Tonteki トンテキ – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.81 from 31 votes
A ramen bowl containing tan men.

Tan-Men タンメン – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.95 from 39 votes
A square white plate contaning Sauteed Yam, which is simply cooked in a frying pan and coated with soy sauce.

Sauteed Yam 長芋のソテー – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.68 from 49 votes
A donabe containing pork, cabbage, tofu, and mushrooms in a kombu broth.

Hot Pot for One 白菜と豚バラの一人鍋 – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.64 from 25 votes
A steamed rice and egg tofu in a rice bowl.

Egg Tofu (Tamago Tofu) 玉子豆腐 – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

4.53 from 34 votes

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