Chef’s Corner
Discover the hottest trends in cooking, need-to-know news, and your next best-selling dish.
INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN: CHEF NOK SUNTARANON
Explore the inspiring journey of Chef Nok Suntaranon, a new addition to Kikkoman’s Kitchen Cabinet, who brings her passion for Thai homestyle cooking to her celebrated restaurant, Kalaya. Discover her unique flavors, favorite Thai ingredients, and the role Kikkoman® Soy Sauce plays in her recipes.
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Q&A WITH CHEF MEHERWAN IRANI
A recent inductee to the Kikkoman Kitchen Cabinet, our inner circle of leading-edge chef partners, Chef Meherwan Irani is a man on a mission: to revolutionize Indian cuisine in America.
The Ultimate Sriracha for Foodservice
Some srirachas can be challenging to source. Not Kikkoman. We offer a dependable, consistent Sriracha Sauce that foodservice operators can count on—with the added benefits of umami and gluten-free goodness.
CHEFS EVELYN GARCIA & HENRY LU: INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN
At Jūn in Houston, two chefs are celebrating their Chinese and Hispanic roots in what they call “New Asian American Cuisine”
The Kikkoman Student Innovation Challenge
See how seven talented CIA students fired up their creativity for the chance to win the trip of their dreams: a culinary apprenticeship in Japan.
Trend-Forward Flavors
Discover innovative and flavor-forward recipes created in partnership with leading high-volume chefs from top brands like Brinker International, Landry’s, and Hello Fresh. Explore how Kikkoman® Soy Sauce and other products enhance global flavors in these trendsetting dishes.
Seven Chefs. Eight Great Grilling Hacks.
We asked seven members of the Kikkoman Kitchen Cabinet, our inner circle of leading-edge chefs and operators, to share some of their favorite grilling tips using Kikkoman products.
Japan-Adjacency in Action: Six Smart Ideas from the Chefs of the Kikkoman Kitchen Cabinet
See how our Kitchen Cabinet chefs are tapping into Japan-Adjacency to differentiate menus, boost sales and build business.
CHEFS NANDO CHANG AND FERNANDO CHANG: Inspired by Kikkoman
In Miami, a family of chefs is taking Nikkei cuisine to new heights of craftsmanship and flavor.
TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2024
8 visionary chefs share the trends and ingredients they’re most excited about in the year ahead.
Inspired by Kikkoman Ryla
At RYLA, this chef duo is redefining Asian fusion on their own terms.
Inspired by Kikkoman Chef Robbie
Chef Robbie Felice is on a mission to make Wafu Italian the next big thing
2023 Chef Trends
The flavors and foods that are inspiring some of our favorite chefs
MEET THE WINNERS OF THE INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN CHEF COMPETITION
Check out their innovative creations!
How Kikkoman’s Brand Power Can Build Your Business
A new study shows restaurant patrons care about soy sauce, and the brand they prefer is Kikkoman. Here’s how to put that brand loyalty to work for you.
Our Holiday Greatest Hits
Some of our most popular recipes to serve with love all through the holidays.
Fat Washing
What is Fat Washing? It all began with bacon. Back in the mid-2000s, when bacon-infused everything was the flavor trend of the moment, mixologists began experimenting with ways to make bacon-flavored cocktails. At the New York craft cocktail bar Please Don’t Tell, bartender Don Lee created the Benton’s Old Fashioned, a Bourbon Old-Fashioned, flavored with […]
AAPI Heritage Month
Celebrating Kikkoman’s Asian and American Heritage
An Icon Turns 60
Celebrating our beloved dispenser
Take Out Tips
These days, takeout and delivery matter more than ever. Here are some strategies to build your off-premise menu.
MEET THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN CHEF COMPETITION!
See how seven talented CIA students fired up their creativity for the chance to win the trip of their dreams: a culinary apprenticeship in Japan.
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
Soy Sauce 101