SAKURA YUBI
Healthy & Simple Recipes from Tokyo
Keto + Fermented Foods + Japanese Food
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Pork skewers (yakiton, 焼きとん) are the second most popular skewers after chicken skewers (yakitori, 焼き鳥)...
A Cozy and Exotic Dining Experience 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 I had the opportunity to dine...
You are in for a treat if you’ve never tried cod liver. It’s creamy, surprisingly delicious,...
Miso soup—miso shiru as we say in Japanese—is a staple in my kitchen, and this is the quick and easy...
I’m going to show you how to make delicious salad dressing using yogurt and shio koji. It’s...
This Tofu and Yogurt Ice Cream made with shio koji is a surprisingly delicious treat that’s light, gut-friendly,...
If you’ve never made shio koji at home, you’re in for a treat. This Japanese seasoning is a fantastic...
I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious veggie dish called “goma...
Street Food with a Soul: Where the Bread’s Fresh and the Cooking’s from Scratch 👍 Time of visit:...
This thick, hearty mushroom soup is one of my partner’s absolute favorites—and once you taste it, you’ll...
A Casual Pizza Hangout Done Right 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 PIZZA SLICE in Shibuya, Tokyo, isn’t...
Roast Beef Ohno: Where XL Means Extra Little 👋 Time of visit: June 2025 We stopped by Roast Beef...
Japanese meat and potato stew (“nikujaga” (肉じゃが) in Japanese) is one of my ultimate comfort...
Sure, stir-fried chicken and veggies might sound like a basic dish—but this version has a few clever...
Yaki udon—Japanese stir-fried udon noodles—is one of those quick, satisfying dishes that’s perfect for...
You might be surprised to hear this, but yes—you can marinate tofu in shio koji! The result is something...
In Japan, we call hamburger steak hambāgu—a beloved comfort dish that’s juicy, flavorful, and endlessly...
A Casual Tempura Gem with Traditional Charm 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 Torii-Kuguri is located...
Perfect Crust, Toppings on Leave 👎 Time of visit: June 2025 We went to check out Nim’s Pizza...
You want to eat sushi, but you don’t want the carbs. No problem. Here is a great recipe for you....
We’ll make a delicious snack using canned mackerel. It’s a healthier “mac” and cheese!...
Smelts (“shishamo” (ししゃも) in Japanese) are little river fish that are widely sold in the...
Japan Ranks at the Top of Life Expectancy Statistics Japan is known for being one of the countries in...
This is my favorite way to make okonomiyaki, the beloved Japanese savory pancake, with a lighter twist....
This simple shio koji salad dressing is my go-to—I make it often when I toss together a salad at home....
We are making a quick snack using dried tomatoes. According to my partner, this snack is a highly addictive...
Here is a simple, keto-friendly canapé that is delicious and easy to make! My partner really liked this...
Tamagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelet, is a staple in bento boxes and a comforting side dish that also...
When the Coffee’s Weak and the AC’s Weaker 👎 Time of visit: June 2025 We stopped by Kanno Coffee...
A Hidden Den for Great Drinks — Just Don’t Expect Great Food 👋 Time of visit: June 2025 If you’re...
Onsen tamago (hot spring eggs, 温泉卵) are commonly made by boiling eggs in hot springs throughout parts...
This quick and refreshing leafy green side dish is a type of Japanese aemono, where vegetables are simply...
Japanese curry, or kare, is one of those beloved comfort foods that almost every household in Japan holds...
You are in for a treat if you’ve never tried cod liver. It’s creamy, surprisingly delicious,...
This article covers everything there is to know about shio koji, a wonderful Japanese seasoning that...
Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is one of the most common sashimi in Japan. Sashimi refers to Prime Cuts...
Potato with butter—simple, satisfying, and seriously delicious. This classic combo is a popular snack...
This is one of my favorite dishes because it uses simple ingredients, is easy to prepare, and is crazily...
A Fun and Flavorful Okinawan Spot That Left Us with a Great Memory 👍 Time of visit: June 2025...
If you’ve never cooked with shio koji before, these spare ribs are the perfect place to start. This dish...
I’m going to show you my favorite way of making Caprese salad. The secret of this recipe is that...
Kefir cheese can be used in place of cream cheese and sour cream, and it has the added benefit of probiotics....
This vegetable soup isn’t just cozy and delicious—it also highlights the magic of shio koji. Lately,...
Dressing up sashimi with shio koji is my favorite way of eating sashimi. Shio koji turns any ordinary...
Kinshi tamago (錦糸卵) is egg strips made by thinly slicing an egg crepe. It is often used as a topping...
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of oshiruko—sweet red bean soup with mochi—to soothe the soul...
This Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out—simple,...
Where the Coffee’s Siphoned and Time Stands Still 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 Stepping into Marielle...
If you love oysters, this is a must-try dish. These oil-marinated oysters are packed with umami and make...
You are in for a treat if you’ve never tried cod liver. It’s creamy, surprisingly delicious,...

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