Wafu Italian blends Japanese pantry staples like soy sauce, miso, and dashi with classic Italian dishes. Learn what makes this fusion so natural, stock your starter pantry, and try beginner-friendly recipes for wafu pasta, pizza, and risotto at home.

Itameshi blends Italian cooking with Japanese ingredients and techniques into a distinct fusion cuisine now trending across the US. Learn its origins, iconic dishes like mentaiko pasta, and how to cook Wafu Italian at home with Japanese pantry staples.