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# Chef Goku: Essential Guide to Japanese Food, Cooking and Knives

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## Posts
- [The Best Gyuto Knife Under $100 (7 choices)](https://thechefdojo.com/the-best-japanese-chef-knives-under-100-gyuto/): Best Japanese Chef Knives Under 100 Gyuto: Finding a truly great Japanese Gyuto under $100 isn’t easy — the market is flooded with cheap knock-offs and mass-produced blades that won’t hold an edge. After years of testing dozens of knives in real kitchens, I’ve narrowed it down to the models that deliver exceptional sharpness, comfort, and durability — all without breaking the bank.
- [Mastering Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://thechefdojo.com/the-secret-to-perfect-teriyaki-sauce-a-step-by-step-guide-to-making-authentic-japanese-teriyaki/): ## Mastering Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Sauce
- [Authentic Fujinomiya Yakisoba Recipe (富士宮やきそば) | The “Meat Scraps” Yakisoba](https://thechefdojo.com/fujinomiya-yakisoba/): Fujinomiya Yakisoba (富士宮やきそば) is a unique, local variation of yakisoba (i.e stir fried noodles) from Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu Region).
- [Japanese Western Knives Difference | Japanese VS. Western Knives: The 8  Differences](https://thechefdojo.com/japanese-vs-western-knives-difference/): By Chef Bill McDermott, Japanese Knife Specialist
- [Japanese Dishes 10 Famous Foods You Have Try | Japanese Dishes: 10 Famous Foods You Have to Try](https://thechefdojo.com/japanese-dishes-10-famous-foods-you-have-to-try/): In this article, we'll walk you through ten classic Japanese meals. They are iconic and necessary for anyone looking to experience the heart of Japanese food culture genuinely. From street cuisine staples to refined delicacies, prepare to awaken your senses and fall in love with Japan, one meal at a time.
- [Senbei Jiru (せんべい汁): Rice Cracker Soup](https://thechefdojo.com/senbei-jiru/): Senbei jiru (せんべい汁) is a unique, traditional soup originally from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture (Tohoku Region).
- [Oma Tuna (大間マグロ): Famous Bluefin Tuna from Oma Town](https://thechefdojo.com/oma-tuna/): Oma Tuna (大間マグロ) is bluefin tuna which is caught off the coast of Oma Town in Aomori Prefecture (Tohoku Region).
- [Kusa mochi (草餅): “Grass” Mochi](https://thechefdojo.com/kusa-mochi/): Kusa mochi (草餅) is a popular type of mochi that is typically made with mugwort to give it a a distinct green color.It is eaten all across JapanJapan
- [Oyaki (おやき): Nagano’s Famous Dumpling Bun](https://thechefdojo.com/oyaki/): Oyaki (おやき) is a popular snack that is found throughout Nagano Prefecture (Chubu Region).
- [Chinsuko (ちんすこう): Traditional Okinawan Cookie](https://thechefdojo.com/chinsuko/): Chinsuko (ちんすこう) is a traditional sweet from Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー): Traditional Okinawan Donuts](https://thechefdojo.com/sata-andagi/): Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー) is a traditional fried sweet from Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Goya Chanpuru (ゴーヤ チャンプルー): Bitter Melon Stir Fry](https://thechefdojo.com/goya-chanpuru/): Goya Chanpuru (ゴーヤ チャンプルー) is a classic stir fry dish from Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region) that consists of tofu, bitter melon, and pork/spam.
- [Rafute (ラフテー): Okinawan Style Braised Pork Belly](https://thechefdojo.com/rafute/): Rafute  (ラフテー) is a traditional braised pork belly dish that is very popular in Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Taco Rice (タコライス): Classic Okinawan Fusion Dish](https://thechefdojo.com/taco-rice/): Taco Rice (タコライス) is a classic fusion dish from Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Sanma Men | Sanma-men (サンマーメン): Original Ramen from Yokohama](https://thechefdojo.com/sanma-men/): Sanma-men (サンマーメン) is a unique type of ramen dish from Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Okkirikomi (おっきりこみ): Noodle Vegetable Stew from Gunma](https://thechefdojo.com/okkirikomi/): Okkirikomi (おっきりこみ) is a hearty noodle soup dish popular in Gunma Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Champon (ちゃんぽん): Nagasaki’s Famous Noodle Dish](https://thechefdojo.com/champon/): Champon (ちゃんぽん) is a popular stir-fried noodle soup dish originally from Nagasaki Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Okinawa soba (沖縄そば): Okinawa’s Famous Noodle Soup](https://thechefdojo.com/okinawa-soba/): Okinawa soba (沖縄そば) is a signature noodle soup dish found throughout Okinawa Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華): Cold Ramen Salad](https://thechefdojo.com/hiyashi-chuka/): Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) is a chilled ramen noodle salad dish that originated in Miyagi Prefecture (Tohoku Region).
- [Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば): Yakisoba with Sunny-Side-Up Egg](https://thechefdojo.com/yokote-yakisoba/): Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば) is a local variation of yakisoba (i.e stir fried noodles) from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture (Tohoku Region).
- [Somen (素麺): Thin Wheat Noodles](https://thechefdojo.com/somen/): Somen (素麺) is a super thin wheat noodle originally from Nara Prefecture (Kansai Region).
- [Ota Yakisoba (太田やきそば): Ota-style Stir Fried Noodles](https://thechefdojo.com/ota-yakisoba/): Ota Yakisoba (太田やきそば) is a local style of yakisoba (i.e. stir fried noodles) from Ota City in Gunma Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Yakisoba (焼きそば): Japanese Stir Fried Noodles](https://thechefdojo.com/yakisoba/): Yakisoba (焼きそば) is a very popular common stir fried noodle dish that is eaten commonly eaten all around Japan.
- [Shirataki (しらたき): Konjac Noodles (i.e. konnyaku)](https://thechefdojo.com/shirataki/): Shirataki (しらたき) is a super thin, white noodle that is made from konjac plant / root. It is eaten all across Japan. It is popular to use in hot pot and stew type dishes like sukiyaki.
- [Tokoroten (ところてん): Seaweed Jelly Noodles](https://thechefdojo.com/tokoroten/): Tokoroten (ところてん) is a unique type of noodle made from seaweed jelly. It is eaten all over Japan.
- [Kishimen (きしめん): Flat Noodles from Nagoya](https://thechefdojo.com/kishimen/): Kishimen (きしめん) is a thin, flat Japanese noodle type from Aichi Prefecture (Chubu Region).
- [Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば): Famous Soba from Nagano](https://thechefdojo.com/togakushi-soba/): Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば) is a famous variation of soba from Nagano Prefecture (Chubu Region).
- [Wanko Soba (わんこそば): Bite Sized Soba from Iwate](https://thechefdojo.com/wanko-soba/): Wanko Soba (わんこそば) is a famous soba dish from Iwate Prefecture (Tohoku Region).
- [Izumo Soba (出雲そば): Famous Soba from Shimane](https://thechefdojo.com/izumo-soba/): Izumo Soba (出雲そば) is a famous soba dish from Shimane Prefecture (Chugoku Region).
- [Omu Rice (オムライス): Japanese Omelette Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/omu-rice/): Omu Rice (オムライス) is a very popular yoshoku (i.e. Japanese Western food) dish originally from Tokyo Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Shinagawa Meshi (品川めし): Local Rice Bowl from Shinagawa, Tokyo](https://thechefdojo.com/shinagawa-meshi/): Shinagawa Meshi (品川めし) is a local seafood and rice dish from Shinagawa in Tokyo Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Katsu Don (カツ丼): Fried Pork & Egg Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/katsu-don/): Katsu Don (カツ丼) is a very popular and common donburi that is found throughout Japan.
- [Fukagawa Meshi (深川めし): Clam Rice Dish](https://thechefdojo.com/fukagawa-meshi/): Fukagawa Meshi (深川めし) is a seafood rice dish from Tokyo Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Atsumeshi (あつめし): Marinated Sashimi Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/atsumeshi/): Atsumeshi (あつめし) is a local rice dish from Oita Prefecture (Kyushu Region).
- [Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし): Uwajima  Sea Bream Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/uwajima-taimeshi/): Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし) is a local specialty of Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku Region).
- [Taimeshi (鯛めし): Sea Bream Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/taimeshi/): Taimeshi (鯛めし) is a local specialty seafood and rice dish from Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku Region).
- [Kayakumeshi | Kayaku Meshi (かやく飯): Osaka Mixed Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/kayakumeshi/): Kayakumeshi (かやく飯) is a common rice dish from Osaka Prefecture (Kansai Region).
- [Onigirazu (おにぎらず): Onigiri Sandwich](https://thechefdojo.com/onigirazu/): Onigirazu (おにぎらず) is a popular variation of the more common onigiri (i.e. rice ball), and can be found throughout Japan.
- [Curry Rice (カレーライス): Japanese Style Curry](https://thechefdojo.com/curry-rice/): Curry rice (カレーライス) is a common, and popular dish that is eaten througout all areas of Japan.
- [Unadon (うな丼): Eel Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/unadon/): Unadon (うな丼) is a very popular donburi found throughout Japan.
- [Chuushichi Meshi (忠七めし): Zen Rice Dish](https://thechefdojo.com/chuushichi-meshi/): Chuushichi Meshi (忠七めし) is a local rice dish from Saitama Prefecture (Kanto Region).
- [Chirashizushi (ちらし寿司): Scattered Sushi Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/chirashizushi/): Chirashizushi (ちらしずし) is a traditional seafood and rice dish found throughout Japan.
- [Onigiri (おにぎり): Japanese Rice Ball](https://thechefdojo.com/onigiri/): Onigiri (おにぎり) is a a super common, and popular food that is eaten everywhere in Japan.
- [Kaisen don (海鮮丼): Seafood Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/kaisen-don-2/): Kaisen don (海鮮丼) is a popular type of donburi (i.e. rice bowl) found across all Japan.
- [Kamameshi (釜めし): One Person Rice Pot](https://thechefdojo.com/kamameshi/): Kamameshi (釜めし) is a popular rice dish eaten throughout Japan.
- [Doria (ドリア): Japanese Style Rice Gratin](https://thechefdojo.com/doria/): Doria (ドリア) is a popular yoshoku dish (i.e. Japanese-style Western food) that can be found throughout all of Japan.
- [Oyako don (親子丼): Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/oyako-don/): Oyako don (親子丼) is a very common and popular donburi (i.e. rice bowl) found everywhere in Japan.
- [Rice burger (ライスバーガー): Burger Buns made of Rice](https://thechefdojo.com/rice-burger/): Rice burger (ライスバーガー) is a common fast food found throughout Japan.
- [Uni don (うに丼): Sea Urchin Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/uni-don/): Uni don (うに丼) is a very popular type of donburi (i.e. rice bowl) originally from Hokkaido.
- [Ikura Don (いくら丼): Salmon Roe Rice Bowl](https://thechefdojo.com/ikura-don/): Ikura Don (いくら丼) is a popular type of donburi (i.e. rice bowl) eaten throughout Japan.
- [Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯)](https://thechefdojo.com/tamago-kake-gohan/): Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯) is a very simple, and common rice dish that is eaten all across Japan.

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