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Home » Kid-Friendly

Kid-Friendly Japanese Meal Recipes

Make mealtime fun and easy with Kid-Friendly Japanese Meal Recipes  the whole family will enjoy. Try favorites like onigiri (rice balls), tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), chicken karaage, and curry rice.

These recipes are simple to prepare, mild in flavor, and perfect for lunch boxes, weeknight dinners, or picky eaters. They are delicious, wholesome, and fun to eat!

Zaru soba and zaru cha soba (cold buckwheat noodles and green tea noodles) served on a bamboo mat with shredded nori on top. Dipping sauce, green onions, and wasabi are in the background.

Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) ざるそば

4.75 from 117 votes
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

4.67 from 81 votes
A wooden bowl containing tomato egg vermicelli soup garnished with green onion.

Tomato Egg Vermicelli Soup (Video)

5 from 4 votes
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

4.77 from 408 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
A round shallow bowl containing a bed of steamed rice and Hayashi Rice.

Easy Hayashi Rice (Video)

5 from 4 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
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 178 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 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

4.68 from 496 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 380 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 plate containing three tuna mayo onigiri and pickles, served with a wooden bowl of miso soup.

Tuna Mayo Onigiri ツナマヨおにぎり

5 from 3 votes
A white plate containing Japanese souffle pancakes dusted with powdered sugar, fresh mixed berries, and whipped cream.

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes (Video) スフレパンケーキ

4.74 from 1459 votes
An oval plate containing Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti).

Easy Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti) (Video)

5 from 1 vote
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 paper box containing Japanese Sandwiches (Mixed Sando).

Japanese Sandwich – Mixed Sando ミックスサンド

4.79 from 14 votes
A blue plate containing lemon and sugar crepe along with fresh fruits.

A Guide to Making the Best Homemade Crepes (Video)

4.76 from 37 votes
Black bowls containing Japanese corn potage.

Corn Potage コーンポタージュ (Japanese Corn Soup コーンスープ)

4.58 from 171 votes
A glass bowl containing cold somen noodles with dipping sauce.

Japanese Cold Somen Noodles そうめん

4.79 from 38 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
Banana Bread on a cutting board

Banana Bread (Video) バナナブレッド

4.90 from 83 votes
A glass bowl containing Japanese strawberry milk dessert with chunks of fresh strawberries.

Showa-style Japanese Strawberry Milk 昭和の苺ミルク

5 from 2 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

4.75 from 4 votes
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

4.76 from 235 votes
A white round plate containing sliced Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Roll).

Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Roll) キンパ

5 from 2 votes
A ceramic bowl containing the Japanese potato salad.

Japanese Potato Salad (Video) ポテトサラダ

4.68 from 237 votes
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

5 from 8 votes
Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.

Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き

4.91 from 10 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 710 votes
A white and blue enamel bowl containing Crispy Baked Potato Wedges with ketchu in a mini container.

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

5 from 4 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 white plate containing two skewers of Tsukune (Japanese chicken meatball) accompanied by shichimi togarashi, Japanese seven spices.

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatball Skewers)(Video) つくね

4.85 from 88 votes
A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

4.76 from 614 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 fluted plate containing baked Tonkatsu drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges.

Baked Tonkatsu (Video) 揚げないとんかつ

4.82 from 223 votes
The wooden table with bowls and plates containing Asian Pulled Pork Taco ingredients.

Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork (Tacos and Rice Bowls)

4.86 from 90 votes
Colorful plates containing Okinawa Taco Rice with flavorful taco fixings served on a bed of hot Japanese white rice.

Okinawa Taco Rice (Video) タコライス

4.81 from 86 votes
Chopsticks picking up Potato Salad Pork Rolls.

Potato Salad Pork Rolls ポテサラの肉巻き

4.91 from 10 votes
Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.

Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺

4.75 from 56 votes
A bizenware plate containing Kashiwa Mochi.

Kashiwa Mochi (Video) かしわ餅

5 from 7 votes
Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド

4.71 from 385 votes
a large bowl containing shrimp and wonton soup along with the condiments.

Wonton Soup (Video) ワンタンスープ

4.64 from 95 votes
White plates containing Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).

Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding) プリン

4.74 from 63 votes
Japanese bamboo basket containing baked sweet potatoes.

Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) 焼き芋

4.72 from 70 votes
A blue and white Japanese plate containing Bulgogi (Korean grilled beef).

Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef) プルコギ

4.79 from 97 votes
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