Japanese Omelette (Tamagoyaki)
Jul 28, 2025 01:20 AM
Light and fluffy rolled Japanese Omelettes which are perfect for bento boxes, light meals and snacking.
If you like Japanese cuisine, chances are that you have tried Japanese Omelette, also called Tamagoyaki. You will often find a slice of Tamagoyaki in a bento box, rolled up in sushi, or served as part of a Japanese breakfast or dinner. My kids love omelettes cooked in any style (French, Vietnamese), but their favourite “shape” is definitely the Japanese-style omelette. And, to be fair, Japanese Omelettes are really fun to make
Tamagoyaki is the Japanese name for a rolled omelette which is cooked in a special rectangular pan to give it its unique shape.
Tamagoyaki can be found as part of a bento box, formed into a nigiri sushi, or served as part of a Japanese breakfast or dinner.
In Japan, it is also common to find street food stands selling Tamagoyaki on a stick as a hot snack, which happens to be a great vegetarian option. When we were in Kyoto, we stopped at a stand at the Nishiki Markets which sold various types of tempura, and I was instantly drawn to the tempura omelette, which I had never seen or heard of up until that point. All I can say is, omelette deep-fried in batter is simply heavenly!
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs (I generally use 1 egg per person)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt OR soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hondashi OR 1 tablespoon dashi (both optional)
- 1 tablespoon mirin OR 1/2 teaspoon sugar (both optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
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