Season 15
14 episodes · 2026
1Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fukusa-sushi
Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet.
2Authentic Japanese Cooking: Pork Ginger
Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are!
3Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Soupless Miso Pork Ramen
Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.
4Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Gyudon Beef Bowl
Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.
5Authentic Japanese Cooking: Crispy Panko-Breaded Kobujime Chicken
Discover the essence of kombu, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. Chef Saito demonstrates how to craft umami-rich dashi, plus crispy and flavorful fried chicken, wrapped in kombu.
6Authentic Japanese Cooking: Swordfish Yuan-yaki
Prepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki. Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.
7Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Chicken Tsukune Rice Burger
Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger, and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira—fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.
8Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Soki Soba
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba—a warm, delicious bowl of island flavor with tender pork ribs and savory bonito broth.
9Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Sansai Tempura
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a showcase of Niigata's natural bounty. Simple techniques bring out the fresh flavors of sansai—Japan's wild mountain vegetables.
10Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Beer-fermented Nukazuke
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a masterclass on Niigata's traditional cuisine, featuring simple, delicious dishes that perfectly complement the region's celebrated rice.
11Master Chef's Class: Chef Hayashi's Universal Dashi
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.
12Master Chef's Class: Kimizushi—A Rare, Traditional Sushi
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.
13Authentic Japanese Cooking: Mirin Soy Sauce-Glazed Chicken Wings
Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying.
14Authentic Japanese Cooking: Horse Mackerel Sanga-yaki
Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice.
