Classic Japanese Spring Meal Plan

Tired of deciding what to cook each day? This weekly Japanese meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinner, with five simple, nutritious meals already planned for you. Plus, you can download a shopping list to make shopping easier.

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Traditional Japanese sushi rolls with fresh ingredients for a balanced diet.

This Week’s Menu

This meal plan brings together simple, traditional dishes that are light, comforting, and perfect for the season. Here’s what’s on the menu:

Day	Recipe	Time	Difficulty	Notes
Monday	Kombu Onigiri	10 min	★☆☆	Simple rice balls with seasoned kelp
Tuesday	Kitsune Udon Soup	15 min	★☆☆	Comforting noodle soup
Wednesday	Dashimaki Tamago	15 min	★★☆	Soft rolled omelet
Thursday	Kappa Maki Roll	20 min	★★☆	Fresh sushi rolls with cucumber
Friday	Vegetarian Sukiyaki	30 min	★★☆	Hearty and satisfying hot pot

Download the list below to make shopping easier.

Download Shopping List

Customize Your Shopping List

You can easily customize this shopping list to fit your needs, and even shop directly through Instacart. Here’s how it works:

STEP 1

Click the Shopping List button in the top right corner to see all the ingredients collected from this week’s recipes.

STEP 2

Click Edit Shopping List to adjust quantities, add items, or remove anything you don’t need.
When you’re ready, click Shop with Instacart (US & Canada only) to send your list directly to Instacart.