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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