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- Sushi. Tokyo, the world capital of sushi (寿司), is where you get next-level sushi that sets them apart from sushi in the rest of the world. Two major winning factors: the abundance of fresh seafood and the time-honored skills that go into making the vinegared rice aka sushi rice.
- Ramen. Perfectly chewy noodles, jammy ramen egg, juicy char siu pork, bamboo shoots, and nori sheets in a hot piping bowl of soup broth. Ramen (ラーメン) needs no introduction.
- Tempura. We may be biased, but dare we say no other world cuisine does deep-fried food as excellent as the Japanese! Tempura (天ぷら) is the obvious evidence of the claim.
- Yakitori. Yakitori (焼き鳥) are tasty skewered chicken meat brushed with a sweet soy glaze and grilled over charcoal. While chicken meat is the most common, you can also find other meats and vegetables on skewers on the Yakitori menus.
- Ramen 🍜 (ラーメン) OK, let’s face it. You can’t go to Japan and not get a bowl of ramen! Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish. It originated from the chinese dish Lamian, but has been well adopted into Japanese culture.
- Tsukemen (つけ麺) Tsukemen is a dry dip noodle dish, where the broth is served separately as a dipping “sauce” for the noodles. This dish was allegedly invented in Tokyo in the 1960s, so it is a must-have in Tokyo!
- Soba Noodles (そば) Soba is buckwheat, and is famous in Nagano prefecture as a rice alternative and a way to get some carbs, due to the mountainous terrain where it’s difficult to grow rice successfully.
- Sushi 🍣 (寿司) and Sashimi (刺身) Sushi is yet another type of food that’s pretty much synonymous with Japan. It’s usually a piece of raw fish, served on top of a nugget of Japanese rice that has been mixed in vinegar, and might be eaten with light soy sauce and wasabi.
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We’re pretty confident we are not the only ones overwhelmed (and a bit confused!) by Japanese cuisine, so we decided to put together a super informative article with all the stuff we wish we’d known before our first trip. In this article, you’ll find a whole list of the best Japanese food, plus descriptions and photos! But that’s not all… We’ve cre...
Now that you know some handy words to help you understand Japanese cuisine, let’s start talking about all the delicious food you should try during your trip to Japan. We have a FREE GIFT FOR YOU! There are likely some Japanese dishes on this list that you’ve never heard of. To make this super easy, we created a PDF that you can download, print and ...
Japanese cuisine is more than just sushi and ramen! We broke down this list of popular Japanese food you’ll want to try into different categories to help you narrow down your choices. Alright, sit back and prepare to hear your stomach rumble… Jump to your favorite section: 1. Seafood 2. Traditional Japanese food 3. Noodles 4. Japanese meals 5. Snac...
If this word brings to mind images of Ross on Friends with fingers to his temple, then we will get along well. And since we’re friends now, I’m going to tell you that unagi is life-changing. Not the “state of total awareness” life-changing that Ross speaks of, but in the “I never thought eel could taste so good” way. via GIPHY I’ve always been slig...
Let’s start by pronouncing this one correctly. Say it with me: oo-nee. Good, now let’s get to what this weird-looking creature actually tastes like. With a black, spiky exterior, this is not something I’d look at and think, “Yum, that looks tasty!” But once a sea urchin is cracked open, a golden… blob… is revealed. While uni is certainly off-puttin...
This Japanese delicacy is raw meat, sliced thinly and served with soy sauce for dipping. While the most famous version is fish — like salmon or tuna — you can also find beef and even horse meat served as sashimi around the country.
You just can’t go to Japan and not try sushi. It would be like going to Italy and not eating pasta! But before we delve in (this is long to be a long section!), let’s first get clear on what sushi is exactly, because it is often mistaken (I’m totally guilty!). As defined above, sushiactually refers to vinegared rice served with other ingredients (I...
This is a popular Japanese dish that starts with a bowl of sushi rice (short-grained rice mixed with a bit of rice vinegar, sugar and salt), and is topped with fresh sashimi. There are typically different options available, but if you are adventurous, order the bowl with a little bit of everything: uni, salmon roe, prawn, and raw fish. Where to eat...
Truth be told, I’m really not a pork person. I’m also not really a fan of deep fried things. So there’s two reasons I thought I wouldn’t liketonkatsu— breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. This classic Japanese comfort food surprised me though. The first time Ben ordered it I found myself stealing bite after bite. Hey, I shared my meal too! Traditionall...
Curry? In Japan? Say what?!If you’re confused about this one, you’re not alone. You know that game “telephone” you used to play as a child? Well, Japanese curry is kind of like that. Curry was actually introduced to Japan by the British during the Meiji era (1868–1912), a time during which India was under British colonial rule. This means Japan got...
- Tendon. The clue is in the name, a portmanteau of ‘tempura’ and ‘donburi’. Tendon is therefore a bowl of white rice topped with deep-fried seafood and vegetables.
- Tsukemen. Japanese. Tsukemen means ‘dipping noodles’ in Japanese. The noodles and broth of this ramen are served in separate bowls and you simply dip the former into the latter and happily slurp away.
- Abura soba. Literally meaning ‘oil noodles’ (don’t worry – they’re less greasy than you might expect), this dish was born around Musashino in western Tokyo.
- Monjayaki. Japanese. A type of pan-fried batter or savoury pancake, monjayaki is Tokyo’s answer to okonomiyaki, the iconic dish of Hiroshima and Osaka.
- Sushi. Every Tokyo food guide mentions sushi as a must-eat dish—and with good reason. Tokyo is the seafood capital. While you can find sushi in any city throughout the world, Japan is the sushi homeland and Tokyo has innumerable sushi options.
- Ramen. Ramen gets a bad reputation in other parts of the world, especially in North America, where it’s considered cheap food for poor college students.
- Yakitori. Yakitori (“grilled chicken”) is both a traditional Japanese dish and a common Tokyo street food. When passing through crowded markets or public areas filled with vendors, you’ll see plenty of these grilled chicken skewers.
- Soba. If you’re a spaghetti lover, you need to try soba. Even if you’ve already tried these noodles made from buckwheat flour, you should try them in Tokyo.
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Mar 25, 2024 · In this travel guide of Tokyo for food lovers, find out where are the best places to eat in the city whether it's sushi, udon, ramen, yakitori, dessert, and more. This comprehensive list will make your trip planning that much easier with restaurant details, access to a map, and of course lots of photos.
Apr 24, 2023 · Ramen. What is Ramen: Japanese noodle soup with thin wheat noodles, savoury broth and various toppings. Most broths are meat or fish-based and are flavoured with soy sauce or miso. And some toppings include sliced pork, dried seaweed, and a variety of local ingredients. Best restaurants in Tokyo to eat Ramen:
