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When it comes to food, kids love variety too! Browse our easy, wholesome, kid-friendly recipes designed to keep the whole family satisfied.

Try our readers’ favorites: Yakisoba, Teriyaki Chicken, Coconut Shrimp, Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese, and Japanese Potato Salad.

A white round plate containing sliced Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Roll).
A white round plate containing sliced Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Roll).
Main

Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Roll) キンパ

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Kimbap is a delicious Korean seaweed roll with seasoned beef, vegetables, omelette strips, and...
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Round ceramic plates containing six pieces of California rolls over a bamboo leaf along with sushi ginger.
Main

California Roll カリフォルニアロール

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Learn how to make popular California Rolls at home filled with sushi rice, crabmeat,...
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A ceramic bowl containing the Japanese potato salad.
Salad

Japanese Potato Salad (Video) ポテトサラダ

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A home-cooked classic for over 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad features colorful fresh vegetables,...
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A donburi rice bowl containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.
Main

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) (Video) 牛丼

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Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef...
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A round plate containing Japanese pan-fried dumplings, Napa Cabbage Gyoza, served with a savory miso dumpling sauce.
Appetizer

Gyoza with Miso Dipping Sauce 白菜餃子

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Try mild and sweet napa cabbage in the filling of your Japanese pan-fried dumplings...
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A rectangular plate containing Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls).
Side Dish

Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video) 焼きおにぎり

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A favorite in izakayas, Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls glazed with...
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Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.
Dessert

Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き

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A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped...
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A white ceramic plate containing Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese cabbage pancake topped with okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.
Main

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

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A street food from Osaka, Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake "grilled as you...
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Tablesetup for shabu shabu - donabe hot pot, vegetables, meat, udon, and dipping sauces.
Soup + Stew

Shabu Shabu Recipe (Video)しゃぶしゃぶ

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Shabu Shabu is a popular Japanese-style hot pot everyone at the table cooks the...
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A bowl containing mapo tofu over steamed rice.
Main

Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐

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Japanese-style Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) is incredibly flavorful but a lot less spicy than...
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A white and blue enamel bowl containing Crispy Baked Potato Wedges with ketchu in a mini container.
Side Dish

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

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Extra-crispy yet tender Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are so quick and easy to make...
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A white and blue plate containing Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) stuffed with cheese and slathered in demi-glace sauce.
Main

Cheese Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu)

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Add a melty surprise to your hambagu with my juicy Cheese-Stuffed Japanese Hamburger Steak...
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