Japanese Main Dish Recipes
Recreate authentic Japanese cuisine at home with recipes for traditional main courses like udon noodles and yakitori.
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Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
![chicken-katsu-4778466-10](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/o8DOs6BLyTMoILLQayPe_5u1nkc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chicken-katsu-4778466-10-67e6122e936b418ab1a92f176709d299.jpg)
Chicken Katsu Recipe
![Ramen](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yKG8WmXs1vSxeVVmWxGGuIy9PsA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/what-is-ramen-5213797-Hero_01-62be02c826f74378aeaccbaa4f9af3ec.jpg)
What Is Ramen?
![Rice Stuffed Tofu Pockets (Inari Sushi) on two plates](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/vM7lD7206Dx_WdQ9n0faooZb0Q0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/rice-stuffed-tofu-pockets-2118773-hero-01-3bad66b5a74543d180c870c1436cf848.jpg)
Inari Sushi (Inarizushi)
![Tuna Sashimi With Daikon and Ginger](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/i1bzQqzXqfjeTRDk-blBTzPGH-g=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tuna-sashimi-with-daikon-and-ginger-1300697-Hero-01-e3d2f516b593471d957e85ef1f574dd2.jpg)
Tuna Sashimi With Daikon and Ginger
![Katsudon recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/sfPd6FoJ6QZjn-XzhPMRwa7MzjI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/katsudon-2031259-hero-01-eaeaad239007461ab5fdb909bcf52c76.jpg)
Katsudon (Japanese Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)
![Kakiage Tempura](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/e62JDl9VeTPaRC7e2pPLA8oLUK8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/kakiage-2031530-hero-01-b5e5f4fc7ef1412cbf003dd17b22bc33.jpg)
Kakiage Tempura
![Agedashi Dofu: Japanese Fried Tofu in a Dashi-Based Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QRBJhT9Ac1aU44e6jDbIIewAf5w=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/agedashi-dofu-recipe-2031576-hero-02-ca470482346642d991166b98237412c0.jpg)
Agedashi Dofu: Japanese Fried Tofu in a Dashi-Based Sauce
![Japanese mushroom rice (kinoko takikomi gohan)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/y1BbL7A568ejJgpMr2IfNLCNuxA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1-Kinoko-Gohan-Mushroom-Rice-56a541585f9b58b7d0dbec77.jpg)
Kinoko Gohan Recipe
![Gyudon Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/O1gNNBFkXcGNoViIcPlkRezjE4M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/gyudon-2030967-hero-01-b4089335c24a473196a1f6349761bd36.jpg)
Gyudon Recipe
![Fish and Seafood Tempura Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/F3nsFOFArBI8F2Z5F_IeBUDxehs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/basic-tempura-for-fish-and-seafood-1300531-hero-01-bbd91b4ee23940749fec5ab7693eadcc.jpg)
Fish and Seafood Tempura
![Japanese Beef Skewers (Kushiyaki)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yRWRXIkql8kxcgWeMeBEVdh4n90=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-beef-skewers-kushiyaki-2030874-Hero_01-895d766bea534e10be30da1863d47b3a.jpg)
Japanese Beef Skewers (Kushiyaki)
![Japanese Cream Stew With Chicken and Broccoli](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/b_bNEfr3jBVp83fQVn4BfcBjTAg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-cream-stew-with-chicken-2030974-hero-01-47e608d5eb12449db2d8dd0a82936257.jpg)
Japanese Cream Stew With Chicken and Broccoli
![Spaghetti Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Pasta)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/gc_8cUpuu5Ll3-r6hf97-dN2mi0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spaghetti-napolitan-japanese-ketchup-pasta-2031629-Hero-01-2a48c49971bf47d1a5f4e037d439963a.jpg)
Spaghetti Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Pasta)
![Baked Chicken Karaage](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/u5wZedaa2R2a-V9HrVHk2Pr2bkM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/baked-chicken-karaage-2031540-hero-01-f94b9ce7e245407590f08480e64ccee2.jpg)
Baked Chicken Karaage Recipe
![A plate of Goya Chanparu](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/owhekAicCIEP2vBTsDuOumsqpDY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-636744343-5840cc2a5f9b5851e502d2bf.jpg)
Goya Chanpuru
![Takoyaki (Grilled Octopus Ball with Sauce, Bonito Flake, Seaweed)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/pVko7buE6HsHKwY1URsWV00mCIA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-594854769-570b3acb3df78c7d9edff25a.jpg)
Grilled Savory Pancake Bites With Octopus (Takoyaki)
![Miso Ramen Japanese Soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/mlXCJt7quGvKsiVRHNgNsKsRhhA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/miso-ramen-2031286-hero-04-49c648d86c974de29450514f1a35a0c8.jpg)
Miso Ramen Japanese Soup
![Unagi eel with rice](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/rXflv9XWyxysCR73Z0vwEFu8pvo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/unagi-562572477-5ab0659c3037130037478816.jpg)
Japanese Broiled Unagi Eel With Rice
![Ginger garlic chicken wings](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/DHJ-JdtN2snU0DxOjvwNxsqOi0Y=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-528058931-56b592633df78c0b1354c903.jpg)
Ginger and Garlic Chicken Wings
![Japanese Miso and Honey Glazed Pork on lettuce leaves on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/-zJudiRP_RLOWjt-TfaUZtwCctQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-miso-and-honey-glazed-pork-3859854-hero-02_edit-fc1967ff1bb04810891187f99e3f87e0.jpg)
Japanese Miso and Honey Glazed Pork
![Soba noodles in a dashi broth](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/wHrmse4Y6KBctNIbSZuLcuhfbqo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/88300749-56a541015f9b58b7d0dbeb4b.jpg)
What Is Dashi?
Japanese Somen Salad With Sweet and Sour Dressing
![Japanese Shrimp Gyoza](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/dXB78U8GjuXYSYmsUNvbxG8SQZY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/recipe-for-shrimp-gyoza-japanese-potstickers-2031448-hero-01-1c8d8dc8c0584b84859d95d75078ed3d.jpg)
Japanese Shrimp Gyoza
![Yakiniku Donburi: Japanese Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Y6ZhRjR3M6LB1q_P6ZiKt5ecow8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/yakiniku-donburi-bowl-2030919-hero-02-8e0e6847eba34c3089a7e01e11fa58d9.jpg)
Yakiniku Donburi: Japanese Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl
![Cold Green Tea Soba Noodles (Cha Soba)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/1xzp74mxmYWYkx0_BJTLN5pw7iM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cold-green-tea-soba-noodles-2031214-hero-01-4c96f7c6d44f44418bc3e08423895b47.jpg)
Cha Soba (Cold Green Tea Soba Noodles) Recipe
![Mixed Baby Greens with Grilled Salmon Skin and Citrus Soy Dressing](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QY7p9bwNF3kOObXXUW3c8RmaE58=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Salmon-Skin-Salad-58a4b55f3df78c4758d965ae.jpg)
Salmon Skin Salad Recipe
![Two plates of pork tonkatsu served with shredded cabbage and spicy mustard](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Y7g68Vgv3XHr6B3UgMw6NAGml6U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-tonkatsu-recipe-japanese-breaded-and-deep-fried-pork-2031274-hero-01-b3459e3d594242f1a785561feea4016a.jpg)
Tonkatsu Japanese Fried Pork
![Terikyaki chicken recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/w-OU0j64GBQPvZgo5BvD6U6NGzY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/teriyaki-chicken-2031568-hero-01-cfd182a85ddd4d69be65f0210bc1d518.jpg)
Teriyaki Chicken
![Chilli sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/judIWSQHCO_w5gVarAkQMblAdyA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bean-paste--chilli-sauce--soy-sauce--plum-sauce-and-oyster-sauce-sb10066009d-001-5c2a160fc9e77c00014cec50.jpg)
Japanese Spicy Onion Sauce
![Japanese Enoki and Shiitake Mushroom Soup Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3mg6f1sfJTyInOLJqCkz6m62Kd8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-enoki-and-shiitake-mushroom-soup-2031468-hero-06-586d5019e0604e2db4a8e234792e3db2.jpg)
Japanese Enoki and Shiitake Mushroom Soup Recipe
![Soboro Donburi (Chicken and Egg Bowl)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bvprlmDcyErw3wmiBII-BcvnWYk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Soboro-58a4b5325f9b58819cfeab43.jpg)
Soboro Donburi (Japanese Ground Chicken Bowl) Recipe
![Miso soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/P3ZEIztQsBpnGhu7BCVv6GeyVus=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/miso-soup-627315842-5ab45ac38023b900363ad084.jpg)
Japanese Vegetable Miso Soup
![Japanese braised pork belly recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3AZqMv52oI52gHazJdI8NuArn5o=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-braised-pork-belly-2031267-hero-01-a04dfa24e35540f697e1dbfb3962436d.jpg)
Buta No Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)
![Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/cQZp5UKCQm4TQ9OSB698yuvaxO4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-498161295-56a541bb3df78cf772875a5a.jpg)
Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
![Hiyashi Yamakake Udon (Chilled Udon with Grated Japanese Mountain Yam) in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9hbV_XDEWYmssK7RJ6ZlwPCH-GI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/hiyashi-yamakake-udon-recipe-2030870-Hero_01-2aa33ed3b8e14bc0b3a0f4310933a831.jpg)
Hiyashi Yamakake Udon (Chilled Udon With Grated Japanese Mountain Yam) Recipe
![Yosenabe in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ABJzDIxO7bxAAbT6kHpnyYFwQ-s=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-612216620-580ae3b35f9b58564c26217b.jpg)
Yosenabe Seafood and Vegetable Hot Pot Recipe
![Yakitori Negima (Japanese Grilled Chicken and Scallion Skewers) on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Nttqs_pE7W-rmAD1WWwDuK9Ohf4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/yakitori-negima-japanese-grilled-chicken-2030992-hero_02-3879c11890944ef4aea0727cc2b71f7f.jpg)
Yakitori Negima (Japanese Grilled Chicken and Scallion Skewers)
![Nyumen: Somen Noodles in Hot Soup in bowls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/D-wA00fwFp-b1qYVhqOz5-nbTLQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/nyumen-2031630-hero-01-00a9464f84b24eddb4b57f372da5d2f2.jpg)
Nyumen: Somen Noodles in Hot Soup
![Chicken Yakitori](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ehzPHgdaiIhaRpVnVmpmR9dH8Ek=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chickenyakitori-589ddda65f9b58819c878628.jpeg)
Chicken Yakitori
![Dried kelp](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/J4cpt7afenjqMuwhnR58ohIR2VI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/89004340-56a540f03df78cf77287581d.jpg)
Kombu Dashi
![Japanese Clam Soup (Asari No Sumashijiru)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/agvz4EgDFQf6pxOiMHqfZUmCzoU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/japanese-clam-soup-asari-no-sumashijiru-2031545-hero-03-5f001344838a422d829d5a4369914358.jpg)
Japanese Clam Soup (Asari No Sumashijiru)
![Grilled hibachi-style steak with rice in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/gHvzkcCBbJ2cjhIGAcorT5ErC5c=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/grilled-hibachi-steak-recipe-336291_hero-01-4920ec2f08774fb88c4be22f214aa6c0.jpg)
Hibachi-Style Steak
![Tsukimi Soba in bowls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/0vD7JtfkxiKXHlNauuIwDKQTFaY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tsukimi-soba-2031632-hero-07-b4d22d49d58d42a38cc95ee01636d066.jpg)
Tsukimi Soba
![Tempura fish with vegetables](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Nyl_Uue0vHX4TT5lfgHWI3Ts1BM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-175499020-5832eb413df78c6f6a465f83.jpg)
Tempura Halibut With Garlic Aioli
![Quick Shoyu Ramen](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/g4PCVSCfy-BaFcDXORIWDNJI0N0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/quick-shoyu-ramen-2031288-hero-01-c1f652d8d2bd4f25b32a3f4d6e6d8b37.jpg)
Quick Shoyu Ramen
![Baked teriyaki chicken wings on a sheet pan](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/FwYiBz1INTnR1PPYGDkz5Zs2yEI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/teriyaki-chicken-wings-recipe-1806553-final-05-414d0585a9294143991a03cdbd3182e9.jpg)
Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Wings
![Napa cabbage](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QquywHrl2mM-PI2gRSBUN8RrLIY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/napa-cabbage-480911f8c4134e5ba500fc43716bea4d.jpg)
Stir-fried Cabbage With Tuna
![](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/fy4MsQ3XywgYvPamFzRxcaUeh2M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-129232430-5ba12de4c9e77c00577287b3.jpg)
Pan-Fried Eggplant With Miso
![octopus weiners](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/lWNhLeBcAMEC4nVOiORhV5D6-AI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/octopus-hot-dog-81b4d2a5f64246d192e7f1b136bd68a1.jpg)
How to Make Octopus Wieners for Bento
![Ginger Soy Braised Tuna (Maguro No Nitsuke)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QGlMzpxzFlvzBP2hbheI2_7jWI0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Maguro-Sakana-Ni-14-56a541693df78cf77287599e.jpg)
Maguro No Nitsuke (Ginger Soy Braised Tuna) Recipe
![udon noodles raw in little bushels and cooked in a small pile on a green surface](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/YUjWAFIzL90Mt7zYoI3qfLEO3-M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/udon-noodles-2031621-hero-01-fb29be155d17409999c0e900ac265b77.jpg)
What Are Udon Noodles?
![Miso Tofu](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/BhiB61zsN3LPFVj_c2dS-TaJb00=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/miso-baked-tofu-3377110-0b003a1e536f4ce6819b5f7ff7be3f17.jpg)
Miso Baked Tofu
![Gandmodoki recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/GaoC7U19oi6b92krGuap-Akkxxw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ganmodoki-2031579-hero-01-0d52d25be44246bb99e5f79b63b417d1.jpg)
Ganmodoki Fried Tofu Dumpling