We're Aaron and Jess, and this blog is where we're serving up our take on vegan Japanese recipes-the kind of food that's full of flavor, mostly healthy, and made for sharing.
Aaron's half Japanese and grew up cooking with his mum, who made all the traditional dishes totally plant-based. We're talking proper home-cooked miso soups, rice bowls, noodle dishes-the works-all without meat, fish, or dairy. A few years back, he even ran a vegan Japanese noodle bar that toured music festivals around the UK, making big bowls of yaki soba, sizzling tempura for lots of happy people.
These days, we're back in the kitchen at home, experimenting, learning, and sharing everything we cook (the wins, the flops, and everything in between).
Jess brings a different perspective: she's our in-house taste tester and food critic. A lifelong carnivore slowly leaning plant-based-mainly because the stuff coming out of our kitchen is just too good not to-she keeps things running behind the scenes: handling the blog, managing the tech, and helping us figure out where we go next. We're always open to ideas, so if you've got something in mind, feel free to reach out.
From sushi rolls to ramen, burgers to bento, this blog is packed with plant-based Japanese recipes that anyone can try at home. No fancy skills or obscure ingredients required.
New to Vegan Japanese Cooking?
Start with the basics-the building blocks of loads of Japanese dishes:
- How to Cook Japanese Rice (No Rice Cooker Needed)
- Vegan Dashi Broth - proper umami from kombu and mushrooms used a base for ramen and many other savory dishes.
- Simple Vegan Miso Soup - quick, cozy, and endlessly customizable
- Simple Tofu Noodles - easy, proteinous and comforting
Once you've nailed these, you're off to the races..
Want the full lowdown on the basic ingredients to keep in your pantry?
Check out our complete guide to vegan Japanese staples →
We're chuffed you're here and can't wait for you to get stuck in. Whether you're vegan, just cutting back on meat, or simply love good Japanese food, you'll find plenty to dig into.
- Top 9 Vegan Tofu Recipes
- Top 5 Japanese Eggplant Recipes
- Beer and Eggplant Stir-Fry (10 Minute Recipe)
- Mabo Nasu (Mapo Eggplant 麻婆茄子)
- Sticky Tofu: Easy 10-Minute Recipe
- Our Favourite Vegan Udon Noodle Recipes
- Vegan Yaki Udon - Easy 25-Minute Stir-Fried Noodles
- Curry Udon - Japanese Comfort in under 30 Minutes
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Hello!
We're Aaron and Jess, and we love creating easy and yummy vegan Japanese recipes at home. Join us as we turn simple, plant-based ingredients into delicious meals the whole family will love!
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