Japanese cooking ingredients

Your Kitchen, Reimagined

Turn Your Fridge
into a Japanese
Kitchen

Cook authentic Japanese food with ingredients from your local supermarket. AI-powered recipes, smart substitutions, and barcode scanning make it effortless.

500+

Japanese Recipes

50+

Substitutions

Free

Barcode Scan

Features

Everything You Need

From scanning groceries to plating your first Japanese dish, we guide you through every step of the journey.

Barcode Scanning

バーコードスキャン

Scan any grocery item with your phone camera. We'll identify the ingredient and add it to your pantry automatically using Open Food Facts.

AI Recipe Generation

AI献立提案

Our AI chef creates authentic Japanese recipes using only the ingredients you have. No special trips to Asian grocery stores needed.

Smart Substitutions

代替食材提案

Can't find mirin? We'll suggest honey + rice vinegar. Every Japanese ingredient has a Western supermarket alternative.

Difficulty Levels

難易度レベル

From beginner-friendly onigiri to advanced ramen. Every recipe is tagged so you can grow your skills at your own pace.

Cultural Context

文化的背景

Learn the story behind each dish. Japanese cooking tips, cultural notes, and the Japanese name for every recipe you make.

Dietary Friendly

食事制限対応

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options for every category. Japanese cuisine naturally accommodates many dietary needs.

使い方

How It Works

Three Simple Steps

01

Scan or Add Ingredients

Use barcode scanning at the store, or manually add what's in your fridge. Voice input supported too.

02

Get Japanese Recipes

Our AI generates authentic Japanese recipes using only your available ingredients. Each recipe includes substitution tips.

03

Cook with Confidence

Follow step-by-step instructions with Western measurements, equipment notes, and cultural context for each dish.

Barcode scanning feature

Powered by

Open Food Facts API

Free & Open Source

Key Feature

Scan. Identify.
Cook Japanese.

Point your camera at any grocery barcode. Japanify instantly identifies the product, categorizes it, and adds it to your digital pantry. From there, our AI suggests Japanese recipes you can make right now.

Works with products from Walmart, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and more

Automatic allergen detection from product data

Voice input for items without barcodes

Smart Substitutions

No Asian Store?
No Problem.

Every Japanese ingredient has a Western alternative. Our database of 50+ substitutions, combined with AI-powered suggestions, ensures you never get stuck.

OriginalSubstituteRatio
MirinHoney + Rice Vinegar1:1
DashiChicken Broth + Soy Sauce1 cup + 1 tsp
SakeDry White Wine1:1
MisoTahini + Soy Sauce1 tbsp + 1 tsp
PankoToasted Breadcrumbs1:1
Ingredient substitutions

Categories

Find Your Craving

Seven curated categories designed for how you actually cook. Whether you have 20 minutes or an entire afternoon.

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No Japanese Pantry Needed

Common supermarket ingredients only

Under 20 Minutes

Quick Japanese meals for busy weeknights

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Japanese Comfort Food

Warm, hearty dishes for cozy nights

🥗

Japanese Health Food

Light, nutritious Japanese-style meals

🍱

Bento Box

Meal prep & lunchbox ideas

🍺

Izakaya Style

Japanese bar snacks & small plates

🌏

Japanese Fusion

Japanese flavors meet Western cooking

Skill Levels

Grow at Your Pace

Beginner

初級

Perfect for your first Japanese cooking experience. Simple techniques, common ingredients, and forgiving recipes.

Popular dishes

Onigiri, Yakisoba, Miso Soup

Intermediate

中級

Build on the basics with more complex flavors and techniques. Multi-step recipes that reward patience.

Popular dishes

Teriyaki, Gyudon, Curry Rice

Advanced

上級

Master the art of Japanese cooking. Precision timing, specialized techniques, and restaurant-quality results.

Popular dishes

Tempura, Ramen, Sushi Rolls

Made with Japanify

From Local Ingredients
to Japanese Masterpieces

Homemade bento box
Homemade ramen bowl

Why Japanify

Built Different

Unlike generic recipe apps, Japanify is purpose-built for cooking Japanese food outside Japan.

FeatureGeneric AppsJapanify
Target AudienceEveryoneJapanese food lovers abroad
Ingredient DatabaseGenericWestern supermarket focused
SubstitutionsNone50+ built-in + AI
Barcode ScanningRareFree via Open Food Facts
Cultural ContextNoneJapanese names & tips
Difficulty LevelsBasicBeginner → Advanced path

Pricing

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Free

$0

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5 AI recipes per day
Barcode scanning
Basic substitutions
3 recipe categories
Shopping list
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Advanced AI substitutions
Japanese Pantry Builder
Meal planning & bento prep
Cultural cooking tips
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