The shop’s Premier Kobe Beef Croquettes currently have a more palatable four-year waitlist. “We started selling our products through online shopping in 1999,” Nitta said. “At that time, we ...

Croquettes have almost universal appeal, because who doesn’t like starchy fried things? The Japanese version of croquettes, called korokke, is very adaptable, which means its great for using up ...

A Japanese croquette consists of a mashed potato patty usually studded with meat. It’s then breaded with panko bread crumbs and fried to create a soft tender interior and a crisp outside.