Cherry blossom season is almost upon us. Across the country, the blooms are expected earlier than usual this year. I enjoyed ...

This cold soba noodle salad features green beans, radishes, soft baby lettuces, and a zesty vinaigrette punctuated with karashi, or hot Japanese mustard. Draped in a spicy-nutty sauce, this easy ...

As an appetizer, I like to make a spicy version of deviled eggs with chili oil on top. For lunch, add it on top of noodle ...

Pickled ginger tempura has a mild flavor because the sharp kick of pickled ginger is enveloped in batter and oil. The thick soba noodles had a weak buckwheat aroma, and were more for mixing with ...