Attention all Japanese food lovers in New York! We have some exciting news to share. On May 11th, join us at the JAPAN Fes x Japan Street Fair for a special feature organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in New York and JETRO NY. We're thrilled to showcase a selection of delightful dishes made with authentic Japanese ingredients. This culinary event will be highlighted both at our venue and on this website. Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of Japanese cuisine!
Here are the four star ingredients featured this time!
Start your culinary adventure at the JAPAN Fes x Japan Street Fair!
Savor the authentic flavors of Japan made with genuine Japanese ingredients.
Come and enjoy tastes of Japanese cuisine!
“JAPAN Fes x Japan Street Fair”
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: 72nd street between Central Park W & Columbus Ave
※The location of the WAGYU DOG provided by Wagyu Man has been changed as follows.
“JAPAN Fes@ Chelsea”
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Location: Chelsea (6th Ave 24th- 26th st)
If you're craving it, don't hold back—just eat it! We’ll introduce you to stores and websites in New York where you can buy these delicious Japanese ingredients, along with our recommended ways to cook them. Dive into these fascinating ingredients and start tasting! Now, click the buttons below!!
Wagyu
Buri
Rice
Japanese Wagyu
Japanese Wagyu beef is renowned for its soft, marbled texture and distinctive aroma similar to peaches and coconuts. This rich scent, enhanced when the beef is chewed, contributes to Japanese Wagyu's high quality and enduring flavor, making it exceptional even when cold.
Let’s cook Japanese Wagyu at home!
-Cooking procedures-
How to Defrost Wagyu
QUALITY GUARANTEE
Slaughtering and packing at certified USA export factories in Japan maintains the highest quality of Wagyu. Using a special film to pack the beef inhibits bacteria growth. Quick-freezing below -22°C/-30°F on the same day of packing the beef ensure freshness without aging.
HOW TO THAW
It is recommended to defrost the beef slowly in a refrigerator (0.5-2°C/33-33.3°F ) taking 2 to 3 days (for whole cut) and 1 to 2 days (for steak cut) in order to maintain the same freshness as fresh beef. The required thawing time depends on the season and/or size of the product.
DIRECTION AND CARE
The amount of drip depends on each loin and does not affect the quality. We DO NOT recommend rapid defrosting (for example at temperatures higher than 5°C/41°F ) in order ti prevent “meat purge” which significantly affects the taste and quality. Meat Purge includes water soluble myoglobin and amino acid.
Let’s start cooking
Step 1
Put oil into heated pan. Wagyu fat is good enough, but since Wagyu itself has fat, olive oil is better to use in this case. Put fresh sliced garlic and sear until the garlic becomes light brown color. Put the sliced garlic out of the pan (this is added to the steak).
Step 2
Place the meat into the pan to season the meat with oil (garlic flavored). To make the steak crisp outside and juicy in the middle, don’t lift the meat from the pan! If it is grilled on high heat, it burns quickly, so keep the heat like oil splutters.
Step 3
Check the color of the side grilled and once it becomes good brown, flip the meat and start grilling the other side of meat. At this point, the other side of meat is already heated during Step 2, you don’t need long time to grill this side.
Step 4
Once the meat is grilled enough, place the meat out of the pan and season salt lightly and keep it for some time. With this technique, Umami flavor goes evenly in the meat and temperature of the center of meat goes up. The ideal temperature of the center of meat is 58°C (136°F).
Let's buy Japanese Wagyu in New York!
Physical store
Wegmans-Manhattan（Grocery）
Entrance at 8th and Lafayette, 770 Broadway,
New York, NY 10003
Wegmans-Brooklyn（Grocery）
21 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Mitsuwa Marketplace (Grocery)
595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Japan Premium Beef (Butcher shop)
A59 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
Japan Premium Beef Brooklyn Store
(Butcher shop)
934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Paisanos Butcher Shop (Butcher shop)
162 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Sons of a butcher (Butcher shop)
13 1/2 Brower Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572
Nick's Meat Depot(Butcher shop)
1028 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
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Japanese Scallop
Japanese Scallops are renowned for their size and succulent sweetness, perfect for not only sushi but also cooked dishes. Harvested from nutrient-rich waters in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi using sustainable methods, they offer year-round freshness and umami-rich flavor.
Let’s cook Grilled Japanese Scallop at home!
-Cooking procedures-
Put in a frying pan with butter, melt the butter over low heat, then add the scallops.
Season with salt and pepper, and once the scallops are cooked, sprinkle with soy sauce.
If the scallops can be eaten raw - sashimi grade, they are done when they are cooked and browned on the surface.
If they're not for raw consumption, after add soy sauce at the end, turn off the heat, cover, and leave for 30 seconds then serve!
Let's buy Japanese Scallop in New York!
Physical store
MOGMOG（Grocery）
5-35 51st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Dashi Okume（Grocery）
50 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Wegmans Astor Place(Grocery)
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Katagiri 59th Street Store (Grocery)
224 E. 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
Sunrise Mart SOHO (Grocery)
494 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Dainobu East 47th Store (Grocery)
129 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
Katagiri Grand Central (Grocery)
370 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017
Dainobu Brooklyn (Grocery)
300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Osakana Midtown (Grocery)
(inside Katagiri Grand Central Store)
370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Dainobu West 56th Store (Grocery)
36 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
MI-NE Greenwich Village Store (Grocery)
496 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Sunrise Mart Midtown (Grocery)
12 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Mitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey (Grocery)
595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Dainobu Greenwich Village Store (Grocery)
498 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Osakana East Village (Grocery)
42 1/2 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
Sunrise Mart Brooklyn (Grocery)
934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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Japanese Yellowtail “Buri”
Buri is called by different names including Hamachi as it grows. It's nutritionally rich in proteins, EPA, DHA, B vitamins, and vitamin D. Once unstable due to migration, advancements in aquaculture now ensure year-round availability.
Let’s cook Buri Teriyaki Don at home!
-Cooking procedures-
Buri Teriyaki Don
For 1 serving
①・Yellowtail: 2 slices
・Salt (for seasoning): a pinch
・Cooking sake: 2 tablespoons
②・Cooking sake: 2 tablespoons
・Mirin: 2 tablespoons
・Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
・Sugar: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
・Ginger: 1 teaspoon grated (optional)
① Salt (for seasoning) both sides of the yellowtail and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then, wipe off any moisture that comes out with kitchen paper. If you're concerned about the saltiness, you can rinse the yellowtail before wiping it with kitchen paper to remove moisture.
Heat oil in a frying pan (amount not specified). Place the yellowtail skin side down in the pan. When serving, the side that will be facing up should be cooked first. Once the yellowtail has developed a sear, flip it over. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking sake, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat slightly. Steam cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the yellowtail.
② After opening the lid, use kitchen paper to remove any excess oil or moisture. Add A: 2 tablespoons of cooking sake, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and about 5cm of tube ginger. Increase the heat and let the liquid evaporate while coating the fish with the sauce. Keep moving the fish around in the sauce to prevent it from sticking. Be careful not to let it burn as the heat gets too high.
Let's buy Japanese Yellowtail “Buri“ in New York!
Physical store
MOGMOG（Grocery）
5-35 51st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Dashi Okume（Grocery）
50 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Wegmans Astor Place(Grocery)
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Katagiri Grand Central (Grocery)
370 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017
Katagiri 59th Street Store (Grocery)
224 E. 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
Sunrise Mart SOHO (Grocery)
494 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Dainobu East 47th Store (Grocery)
129 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
Dainobu Brooklyn (Grocery)
300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Osakana Midtown (Grocery)
(inside Katagiri Grand Central Store)
370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Sunrise Mart Midtown (Grocery)
12 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Dainobu West 56th Store (Grocery)
36 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
MI-NE Greenwich Village Store (Grocery)
496 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Mitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey (Grocery)
595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Sunrise Mart Brooklyn (Grocery)
934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Dainobu Greenwich Village Store (Grocery)
498 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Osakana East Village (Grocery)
42 1/2 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
Japanese Rice
Japanese rice delights all five senses with its aroma, lustrous and plump grains, sweet flavor, and chewy texture. Enhanced by the dedication of farmers, millers, and chefs, it's tailored to modern tastes, epitomizing exceptional quality.
Let’s cook Onigiri -riceball at home!
-Cooking procedures-
Tuna Mayo Onigiri
Japanese rice ball “Onigiri” with Tuna Mayonnaise
Recipe 1: [Tuna Mayonnaise (Makes 4 servings)]
• Canned tuna: 50g
• Mayonnaise: 25g
• Soy sauce: 5g
Recipe 2: [Tuna Mayo Onigiri (Makes 1 serving)]
• Tuna mayonnaise (from Recipe 1): 20g
• Cooked Japanese rice (Koshiibuki): 90g
• Salt: 0.5g
• Nori seaweed sheet: 1 piece
Cooking Instructions:
1. Combine ingredients from Recipe 1 to make Tuna Mayonnaise.
2. Mix salt with the cooked Japanese rice according to the amounts in Recipe 2. Place the rice into an onigiri mold, making a slight indentation in the middle.
3. Fill the indentation made in step 2 with 15g of Tuna Mayonnaise, then cover with the onigiri mold lid and shape the rice.
4. Remove the onigiri from the mold, wrap with nori seaweed, and top with 5g of Tuna Mayonnaise. Your Tuna Mayo Onigiri is now ready to enjoy!
Tori Kuro Onigiri
Japanese rice ball “Onigiri” with Tuna Mayonnaise
Recipe 1: [Chicken Karaage (Makes 4 servings)]
• Chicken thigh meat: 30g x 4 pieces
• Potato starch: 10g
• Oil: 500ml
Recipe 2: [Kurozu Sauce (Makes 4 servings)]
• Soy sauce: 15g
• Mirin: 15g
• Black vinegar: 15g
• Sugar: 5g
Recipe 3: [Tori Kuro Onigiri (Makes 1 serving)]
• Tori Kurozu An: 1 portion
• Cooked Japanese rice (Koshiibuki): 90g
• Salt: 0.5g
• Nori seaweed: 1 sheet
Cooking Instructions:
1. Follow Recipe 1 to coat the chicken thigh meat with potato starch and deep-fry in 350°F oil for about 3 and a half minutes to make Chicken Karaage.
2. Let the Chicken Karaage from step 1 rest for 2 minutes to drain excess oil while mixing Recipe 2 Kurozu sauce in another bowl.
3. Heat the Chicken Karaage and the Kurozu sauce from step 2 in a frying pan, coating the Chicken Karaage with the Kurozu sauce to make Tori Kurozu An.
4. Mix salt with the cooked Japanese rice according to the amounts in Recipe 3. Place the rice into an onigiri mold, making a slight indentation in the middle.
5. Divide the 1pc of Tori Kurozu An from step 3 into 4 equal portions.
6. Fill the indentation made in step 4 with 3 portions of the divided Tori Kurozu An from step 5, then cover with the onigiri mold lid and shape the rice.
7. Remove the onigiri from the mold, wrap with nori seaweed, and finally, top with the remaining portion of Tori Kurozu An. Your Tori Kuro Onigiri is now ready to enjoy!
Let's buy Japanese Rice in New York!
Physical store
The Rice Factory（Grocery）
1019 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583
MOGMOG（Grocery）
5-35 51st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Katagiri Grand Central (Grocery)
370 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017
Katagiri 59th Street Store (Grocery)
224 E. 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
Sunrise Mart SOHO (Grocery)
494 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Dainobu East 47th Store (Grocery)
129 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017
Dainobu Brooklyn (Grocery)
300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Sunrise Mart Midtown (Grocery)
12 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Dainobu West 56th Store (Grocery)
36 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
Mitsuwa Marketplace New Jersey (Grocery)
595 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Sunrise Mart Brooklyn (Grocery)
934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Dainobu Greenwich Village Store (Grocery)
498 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
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