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A dorayaki over a plate cut in half to show the castella and red bean layers

Dorayaki: Japan's Traditional Dessert Sandwich

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets, things like mochi and daifuku tend to dominate the conversation. However, when you actually come here, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to...

Dorayaki: Japan's Traditional Dessert Sandwich

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets, things like mochi and daifuku tend to dominate the conversation. However, when you actually come here, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to...

A plate with a couple of mini daifuku with one cut in half to show the red bean paste

Daifuku: A Mochi Treat Stuffed with Deliciousness

When we talk about Japanese ramen, it is often a savory affair. That being said, ramen can leave you craving something sweet afterward. Some opt for sweets like chocolate or...

Daifuku: A Mochi Treat Stuffed with Deliciousness

When we talk about Japanese ramen, it is often a savory affair. That being said, ramen can leave you craving something sweet afterward. Some opt for sweets like chocolate or...

Several Zenpop boxes with many ramen cups and bowls in front

Ramen News: What Zenpop's Ramen Box Closing Mea...

Did you hear the news? If you haven’t, the news is that Zenpop is closing both its snack box and its ramen box. We’re here with a little more information...

Ramen News: What Zenpop's Ramen Box Closing Mea...

Did you hear the news? If you haven’t, the news is that Zenpop is closing both its snack box and its ramen box. We’re here with a little more information...

A bowl of ramen sits with beef, snap peas, corn and egg on top

How to Improve Your Instant Ramen Game

One of the great things about living in Japan (or subscribing to Nakama Noodles) is the huge amount of premium instant ramen options available. However, a true ramen pro will...

How to Improve Your Instant Ramen Game

One of the great things about living in Japan (or subscribing to Nakama Noodles) is the huge amount of premium instant ramen options available. However, a true ramen pro will...

A view of the busy food shop area with many bright signs in the Dotonbori area

Osaka Food: A Nakama Noodles Guide to Japan’s K...

Tokyo is famous these days as one of the world’s international food capital, with many foods from all over Japan and the world collecting there. However, only one city has...

Osaka Food: A Nakama Noodles Guide to Japan’s K...

Tokyo is famous these days as one of the world’s international food capital, with many foods from all over Japan and the world collecting there. However, only one city has...

A fluffy Japanese jiggly cheesecake sits on a cooling tray

Jiggly Cheesecake: Uncle Rikuro’s Osaka Specialty

Did you know that Osaka has a term called ‘kui-daore’ that means ‘eat till you’re broke’? It makes sense since Osaka has so much good food. We’ve covered savory classics...

Jiggly Cheesecake: Uncle Rikuro’s Osaka Specialty

Did you know that Osaka has a term called ‘kui-daore’ that means ‘eat till you’re broke’? It makes sense since Osaka has so much good food. We’ve covered savory classics...