Kitchen Niigata

Japanese crab cream croquettes (Korokke). A crispy breaded and deep-fried shell filled with a rich, creamy white sauce containing crab meat. Soft and savory inside.

Pork ginger stir-fry (Shogayaki). Thinly sliced pork cooked with ginger, soy sauce, and onions. A savory dish with a distinct ginger kick, very popular in Japanese set meals.

Shrimp cream croquettes. Deep-fried breaded patties filled with a creamy béchamel sauce and shrimp. Crispy on the outside with a meltingly soft filling.

Udon noodle soup bound with egg. Thick wheat noodles in a savory dashi broth, thickened with beaten egg for a smooth, comforting texture.

Grilled chicken steak. a juicy chicken thigh fillet grilled and served with a savory sauce. Simple and satisfying.

Salt-grilled mackerel. A classic Japanese fish dish where mackerel is salted and grilled until the skin is crisp and the meat is flaky and oily. Rich in savory umami flavor.

Grilled pork steak. A thick slice of pork loin or shoulder, pan-seared or grilled. Served with a savory steak sauce.

Grilled salmon with miso sauce. The fatty salmon fillet is paired with a rich, savory-sweet fermented soybean paste sauce.

Mapo Eggplant. Stir-fried eggplant in a spicy, savory sauce made with ground meat and chili bean paste. Soft texture with a bold flavor.

Pork cutlet simmered in egg. A deep-fried breaded pork cutlet (Tonkatsu) cooked in a dashi broth with onions and beaten egg. The crust becomes soft and absorbs the sweet-savory sauce.

Simmered chicken. Chicken pieces cooked in a soy-based Japanese broth, likely with vegetables or egg. A gentle, home-style dish.

Chicken cutlet. Breaded and deep-fried chicken fillet. Crispy golden exterior with juicy meat inside. Served with dipping sauce.

Minced meat cutlet. A patty made of ground pork and beef, breaded with panko and deep-fried. Similar to a fried burger patty, juicy and savory.

Minced meat cutlet with curry. A fried ground meat patty served with thick Japanese curry sauce. Savory, slightly sweet, and spicy.

Cheese Hamburg Steak. A Japanese-style mixed meat patty (beef and pork) topped with or stuffed with melted cheese.

Standard Hamburg Steak set. A juicy patty made from mixed ground beef and pork, served with a savory demi-glace or steak sauce.

Hamburg Steak with Fried Egg. A Japanese-style meat patty topped with a sunny-side-up egg ('medama yaki'). The runny yolk adds richness to the meat.

Hamburg Steak with Pepper Sauce. A mixed meat patty served with a spicy and aromatic black pepper sauce.

Udon noodles in miso broth. Thick wheat noodles served in a savory soup seasoned with fermented soybean paste.

Japanese fried chicken (Karaage). Bite-sized chicken thigh pieces marinated in soy sauce and ginger, then deep-fried until crisp and juicy.