Yuko and Noriko

Yuko and Noriko launched Japanese Cooking 101 in 2012 to show the world how to make fresh, simple, and tasty Japanese meals that can be prepared at home by everyone.

Yuko and Noriko grew up in Japan watching their mothers and grandmothers prepare food at home. Norika is also a professionally trained pastry chef.

They create recipes based on those memories, as well as their own years of experience cooking at home for their families. They both live in San Diego, California.

Content by Yuko and Noriko

Ramen Bento

a bowl of noodles topped with ham, egg, and snow peas

Breakfast Muffin Bento

an egg sandwich and plum slices in a bento box

First Day of School Bento

a bento box with heart-shaped sandwiches, homemade fruit snacks, cubed cheese, and veggie sticks.

Homemade Fruit Snacks

homemade fruit snacks in fun and lucky shapes

Miso Broth

a pot of simmering asian broth