What is Harumaki (Japanese Spring Rolls)? Harumaki (春巻き) is the direct translation of “spring roll” in Japanese, with “haru” denoting spring and “maki” meaning roll. The term “maki” might sound ...

Japanese culture has introduced many excellent food products and dishes to America’s culinary palate. Most of us are familiar with surimi (imitation crab and lobster), ramen noodles, the hungry ...

Sakura Express, an Asian cuisine restaurant with Japanese, Chinese and Thai food, opens Monday. The restaurant features food cooked on a traditional Japanese hibachi grill and a variety of sushi ...

These fresh lobster-mango spring rolls are a great option for serving at a Lunar New Year banquet, according to cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine. (Courtesy Vivian Truong/Chronicle Books) The ...