Dining with the Chef - Season 16 / Year 2026

Season 16 / Year 2026
Episodes

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Matcha Mochi Ice Cream
Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream, and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Tuna and Atsuage on Rice/Tuna and Yuzu Salad
Cook Japanese dishes using canned tuna! Chef Saito shows you a warm rice bowl topped with tuna, fried tofu and egg, plus a refreshing tuna salad enhanced with the aroma of yuzu.

Master Chef's Class: Chef Kuwakino's Rice-Based Plant Cuisine
Join Harry Sugiyama and chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Veggie-full Japanese cooking, where rice takes center stage. Let's get cooking!

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Ika-daikon
Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home.

Master Chef's Class: Niigata's Legendary "Noppe" Mountain Stew
Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a fresh, fast master class in Niigata's soul food! Experience timeless traditions reborn with a fresh, creative twist. Let's get cooking!

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Japanese Cedar-infused Steak
A twist on a regular steak. Chef Saito introduces a dish infused with the aroma of Japanese cedar, creating a distinctly Japanese flavor that delights the palate.

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Fukusa-sushi

Authentic Japanese Cooking: Pork Ginger

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Soupless Miso Pork Ramen

Rika's Tokyo Cuisine: Gyudon Beef Bowl
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