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    Welcome to our kitchen!

    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. These days, we’re building on those roots and giving classic Japanese dishes a vegan twist, one tasty recipe at a time.

    A few years back, Aaron even helped run a vegan Japanese noodle bar that toured music festivals around the country—big bowls of ramen, sizzling rice dishes, happy people. Now we’re back in the kitchen at home, experimenting, learning, and sharing everything we cook (the wins, the flops, and everything in between).

    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?
    Click here for 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.

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      Top 10 Japanese Vegan Recipes (Plant-Based Classics You’ll Love)
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      Our Favorite Yuzu Cocktails
    • a can of Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer IPA on a garden table in the sunshine
      The Ultimate Guide to the Best Japanese Beers
    • 2 pieces of vegan california roll of a scallop edged plate
      Vegan California Rolls
    • sesame dressing in bowl being stirred with a teaspoon
      Japanese Sesame Dressing
    • Yuzu Gin Fizz served in an old-fashioned glass over ice, showing a layered rose-to-citrus hue topped with a fresh herb garnish.
      Yuzu Gin Fizz
    • Overhead shot of a bowl of vegan Japanese mountain vegetable rice, featuring mixed seasonal greens and wild vegetables over fluffy, sticky rice.
      Mountain Vegetable Rice (Sansai Gohan)
    • Small ceramic bowl filled with kinpira gobo - shredded burdock root and carrot sautéed in soy sauce and mirin - topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
      5 minute Kinpira Gobo Recipe

    Noodles

    Craving something comforting and delicious?

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      Yuzu, Mango and Mint Smoothie Recipe
    • Vegan sushi roll presented on a serving dish, topped with avocado, vegan caviar, vegan kewpie mayo and dried onion flakes.
      Caterpillar roll
    • 3 onigiri on a rectangular plate with rounded edges
      Onigiri Vegan Recipe
    • A yuzu martini cocktail, garnished with lemon peel on a garden table in the sunshine.
      Yuzu Martini

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    More recipes for you to cook and enjoy at home.

    • a bowl of shio ramen soup noodles in a deep bowl, topping with a seared triangle wedge of tofu and greens.
      Shio Ramen
    • A serving of tofu noodles in a round patterned bowl
      Tofu Noodles: A Quick, Comforting Classic
    • Close up view of a plate of crispy vegan vegetable tempura in front of a bowl of soy dipping sauce.
      Vegan Tempura Recipe
    • Four grilled rice triangles (yaki onigiri) on a round plate.
      Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)

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    Hello!

    We’re Aaron and Jess, and we love creating easy, flavorful 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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      Uramaki with vegan caviar
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      Yuzu Mule Cocktail
    • a close up birdseye view of a yuzu coctail in a martini glass
      Yuzu Gimlet - the perfect yuzu cocktail
    • yuzu gin sour in an old fashioned glass on a garden table basking in the sunshine
      Yuzu Gin Sour

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    Hi, we're Aaron and Jess!

    We love cooking vegan Japanese dishes and sharing tips for creating delicious recipes.

    Join us on this cooking adventure!

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      Aubergine Katsu Curry
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      Sweet Potato Katsu Curry
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      Sushi Mushrooms

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