This Japanese recipes favorite, Spicy Yuzu Kosho Chicken Nabe, layers umami-rich broth, tender chicken, mushrooms, and fresh vegetables for a perfectly balanced donabe. Finished with citrus and gentle heat, it’s a comforting yet vibrant dish that highlights the harmony of Japanese cooking.

Golden Curry Chicken Nabe combines the rich comfort of Japanese curry with the communal experience of donabe cooking. Built in layers—from sautéed roux and chicken to a dashi-based broth balanced with sake, mirin, and soy—this dish delivers depth, warmth, and approachability. Finished with udon and seasonal vegetables, it’s a perfect example of Japanese recipes designed for sharing.

Our latest cooking demo featured Hearty Miso Soup, a comforting donabe-style dish that highlights Japanese recipes rooted in warmth, balance, and seasonal ingredients. Simmered gently with vegetables, seafood, and miso, this soup reflects the heart of Japanese home cooking.

Our October 11th demo featured a two-part donabe experience — Ishikari Nabe, a salmon hot pot from Hokkaido simmered in miso-butter broth, followed by Ojiya, a soothing rice porridge created from its remaining broth. Together, they captured the spirit of Japanese recipes: simple, nourishing, and beautifully complete.

Our September 20th demo featured a comforting Japanese recipe: Shrimp & Kabocha with Sesame Miso Hot Pot. Layered with nutty miso, earthy mushrooms, sweet kabocha, and briny shrimp, this dish shows how donabe cooking brings out balanced, seasonal flavors.