When the weather in Phoenix decides to serve up a rare rainy day, locals are finding comfort in the unexpected, like the udon ...

We love Daichan’s various udon bowls and their crackly homestyle tempura, but the main draw at this family-run cafe is the ...

Umami, which translates to “delicious savory taste, ” was identified as a distinct flavor in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae ...

If you’ve ever wondered why sprinkling Parmesan on your pasta made it just so much more satisfying, why the exterior of a ...

If you’ve ever wondered why sprinkling Parmesan on your pasta made it just so much more satisfying, why the exterior of a roasted pork shoulder has so much flavor, why miso soup tastes so ... and ...

If you’ve ever wondered why sprinkling Parmesan on your pasta made it just so much more satisfying, why the exterior of a roasted pork shoulder has so much flavor, why miso soup tastes so ...

The noodles are the usual Donbei udon. The soup is based on dashi, which has a very strong Japanese taste, so it goes perfectly with the noodles. The char siu-like soy protein processed toppings ...

Musashino Udon’s fat wheat noodles ... broths work as seasoning and sauce: they’re ballasted with mushroom, pork or beef and there’s a spiced, cold sesame soup too. Drinking the broth ...

Japanese sauces are delicious and complex, and we've rounded up the 12 best ones you need in your pantry - whether you're making hotpot or fried foods.