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Japanese Food for Kids : 10
Menu:
– Rice balls [Recipe]
– Miso soup with veggies [Recipe]
– Simmered fried tofu and vegetables topped with starchy sauce
– Potato salad [Recipe]
– Kimpira Gobo [Recipe]
– Apple
Behind the scenes：
This meal is recommended when your child wants to enjoy rice balls as the main dish while making sure to eat plenty of side dishes. The miso soup is filled with my personal favorite vegetables, and the kinpira gobo and potato salad are designed with dietary fiber in mind. The thick fried tofu, which can often be dry, is served with a thick sauce to make it easier to eat. For dessert, diced apples are included, making them easy for small children to pick up and eat with their hands.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on May 4, 2021, and resubmitted on June 10, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 9
Menu:
– Sumashijiru (soy sause based clear soup) [Recipe]
– Onigiri [Recipe]
– Marmalade chicken [Recipe]
– Tuna salad with Komatsuna [Recipe]
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry jam
Behind the scenes：
This cute and colorful plate features bite-sized rice balls with various seasonings (like seaweed, sesame, and kinako), tender sautéed chicken, and a healthy hijiki seaweed salad. Sliced banana adds natural sweetness, paired with a cozy light soup topped with flower-shaped fu (wheat gluten). For dessert, creamy yogurt with a touch of blueberry sauce.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on May 4, 2021, and resubmitted on June 3, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 8
Menu:
– Japanese egg sandwich [Recipe]
– Mini Onigiri [Recipe]
– Soup with pasta and veggies [Recipe]
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry and orange jam
Behind the scenes:
This meal is perfect for food lovers who want to enjoy both sandwiches and rice balls in small portions. It’s also designed with overall nutritional balance in mind, featuring a vegetable-packed soup and vitamin-rich additions like fruit and yogurt.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on Jan 26, 2021, and resubmitted on May 21, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 7
Menu:
– Miso soup with spinach, daikon and tofu [Recipe]
– Onigiri [Recipe]
– Karaage (Fried chicken) [Recipe]
– Fried potato
– Grilled salmon
– Cherry tomato
– Japanese omelette with hijiki [Recipe]
– Cheese and edamame
Behind the scenes:
This menu features rice balls as the main item, with both fish and meat as main dishes, and a well-balanced selection of side dishes including eggs and vegetables. Except for the miso soup, everything can be packed directly into a lunch box.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on July 7, 2021, and resubmitted on May 14, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 6
Menu:
– Miso soup with tofu, daikon and spinach [Recipe]
– Onigiri [Recipe]
– Tofu steak [Recipe]
– Tofu salad with carrot, spinach, konnyaku and shiitake mushroom [Recipe]
– Stir-fry burdock and carrot [Recipe]
– Japanese omelette [Recipe]
– Strawberry
Behind the scenes:
This menu is inspired by a traditional Japanese breakfast. It includes miso soup and rice, served in the form of onigiri (rice balls) to make it easier for children to eat. The side dishes are tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), tofu steak, and a tofu salad made by blending tofu into a paste and mixing it with boiled vegetables. For dietary fiber intake, kinpira made with burdock root and carrots was prepared. For dessert, strawberries—children’s favorite—were chosen to provide a good source of vitamins.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on April 6, 2021, and resubmitted on May 1, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 5
Menu:
– Tuna sandwich [Recipe]
– Japanese egg sandwich [Recipe]
– Veggie soup with onion, broccoli, carrot and sausage [Recipe]
– Anpanman-shape fried potato
– Yogurt with apple
Behind the scenes:
This meal is something I made when my daughter was still little (around 2 years old?). I made tuna mayo and egg salad sandwiches as the main dish so she could eat with her hands. On the side, I added Anpanman-shaped French fries, which she loved at the time. Since I felt the meal needed more vegetables, I included a pasta soup with finely chopped broccoli, carrots, and sausage. For dessert, I topped it off with diced apples to help her get some vitamins!
Note : This recipe was first submitted on February 16, 2021, and resubmitted on April 24, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 4
Menu:
– Tamago sandwich [Recipe]
– Karaage fried chicken [Recipe]
– Japanese egg drop soup [Recipe]
– Tuna salad with spinach and carrot
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry
Behind the scenes:
This time, I created a menu focused on protein. The main dish is a sandwich filled with plenty of eggs, commonly known as a tamago sandwich. Since I thought the main dish alone might not be filling enough, I added a banana on the side. For the soup, I made a Japanese-style egg drop soup by adding beaten eggs to a vegetable-based broth.
The main protein dish is karaage—bite-sized pieces of chicken thigh, deep-fried to perfection. As a side dish, I included a tuna salad, which is another great source of protein from fish. For dessert, I chose yogurt topped with blueberry jam to provide some vitamins as well. Enjoy the meal!
Note : This recipe was first submitted on January 5, 2021, and resubmitted on April 17, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 3
Menu:
– Rice and nori chips [Recipe]
– Teriyaki salmon [Recipe]
– Sesame salad with cabbage and cucumber [Recipe]
– Miso soup with tofu and komatsuna [Recipe]
– Cheese
– Orange
Behind the scenes:
This time as well, I created a menu themed around a traditional Japanese breakfast. For the soup, I chose miso soup packed with leafy greens and protein. The rice dish is a chip-style rice ball, made by sandwiching rice between sheets of nori and cutting it into bite-sized pieces so it’s easier for children to eat. For the main dish, I prepared the classic grilled salmon. As a side dish, I included a salad with vegetables that children often tend to avoid, dressed in a sesame sauce to make them more appealing. Additionally, I included processed cheese to help with calcium intake, and for dessert, an orange to provide a boost of vitamins.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on December 14, 2020, and resubmitted on April 10, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 2
Menu:
– Tuna Mayo Onigiri/Roll [Recipe]
– Veggie miso soup with cabbage, tofu and wakame
– Cucumber and bean sprouts salad with yukari
– Japanese omelette [Recipe]
– Kimpira gobo [Recipe]
– Yogurt with marmalade and blueberry jam
Behind the scenes:
This time, I created a menu themed around a traditional Japanese breakfast. For the soup, I chose miso soup, which provides plenty of dietary fiber and protein. By scooping the top layer, it helps reduce the salt content. For the rice dish, I made tuna mayo seaweed rolls and cut them into bite-sized pieces for easier eating by children. The side dishes include a protein-rich tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), a yukari seasoning mix with bean sprouts and cucumber to help them gradually get accustomed to new ingredients and textures, and the classic kinpira gobo (sautéed burdock root and carrots). For dessert, I focused on providing calcium and vitamins with yogurt, topped with colorful apricot and blueberry fruit jam for added flavor and appeal.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on February 9, 2021, and resubmitted on April 3, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Japanese Food for Kids : 1
🍱 Menu
– Rice balls with various toppings
– Miso Mayo Chicken [Recipe]
– Potato Croquette
– Tofu salad
– Nori seaweed
– Miso soup with wakame and fried tofu [Recipe]
– Yogurt with strawberry jam
🎬 Behind the scenes
This menu was created when my child was still very young. I chose onigiri—mixing various ingredients with the rice so they can be easily eaten by hand—and opted for chicken to provide a good source of protein. Since my child doesn’t eat much soup, I served it in a small bowl. I also included seaweed, rich in dietary fiber and minerals, as a snack-like side. Finally, yogurt topped with strawberry jam was added to help supply calcium and vitamins.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on January 12, 2021, and resubmitted on March 21, 2025, to reflect additional information.
