Japan Famous Food

Japan is an island nation in eastern Asia and is well known for a vast range of gastronomic delights, noodle dishes like soba and udon, rice bowls with deep-fried shrimp tempura as well as pork katsudon, grilled skewers of chicken that forms a good combo along with a cup of sake, as well as desserts such as mochi and Taiyaki which are exactly a perfect amount of sweet.

Here, instead of pouring sauce over the food, a small amount of sauce should be placed in a small bowl, and the food should be dipped into it. Also, the sauce is finished when one is done with their meal as leaving sauce behind is not considered as good. Another thing, when having a bowl of soup or especially ramen, first the ingredients should be eaten with chopsticks. After that, the clear soup should be drunk like drinking tea while holding the bowl with your hands. There is one dish that’s popular worldwide and that is Sushi is made from medium-grain white rice, fish, as well as nori and is typically eaten with soy sauce and wasabi. Following are some top dishes of Japan in detail below:

1. Tamagoyaki, Japanese Rolled Omelet: It is the Japanese rolled omelet that is popularly served for breakfast, as a side dish for lunch, or as a filling in Sushi. Tamagoyaki, literary meaning “grilled/fried egg”, is made by rolling together thin layers of seasoned egg in a frying pan. Tamagoyaki is often seasoned with soya sauce and sugars, while the egg is mixed with Dashi. Dashi is extremely simple yet umami-rich kombu, as well as katsuobushi, which gives this stock amazing rich flavors without overpowering the other ingredients. Dashi gives a nice umami boost to the egg and the Dashimaki Tamago has deeper, more complex flavors than regular ones.

2. Ramen: It is a Japanese noodle dish that is very popular in Japan. While the origins of ramen are unclear, some say that it has its roots in China because it consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat-based broth. Also, this is often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and sometimes also uses toppings such as sliced pork, nori, menma, as well as scallions. It is well-loved today and has become an entity of its own and is much different in flavor. Also, as there are many types of ramen and its flavor so, it is a higher chance to appeal to many different people as well. Moreover, with so many flavors, styles, and toppings to choose from, there is never a shortage of choice, and can even greatly differ in taste as well. Tonkotsu ramen, which is prepared from pork bones, is said to be the most popular type of ramen among tourists. It is found in many countries and many variations, so it’s a little easy to figure out why it would also be famous in Japan.

3. Tempura: Fried food may not always be the best option, but no one can deny how delicious they are. Tempura is one of the most common types of fried food in the country. It is a typical Japanese dish that mostly contains seafood, vegetables as well as fish, pumpkin, sweet potato, seaweed, shrimp, and deep-fried green beans. The possibilities are truly endless, but shrimp used to be the most well-known and popular type of tempura. It is usually enjoyed with a savory dipping sauce or with salt, and sometimes over rice. Some people also like to have tempura in noodles, but the classic way to enjoy it is simply by itself, with a side of rice and miso soup nearby.

4. Japanese Curry: It is a dish that is similar to some curries found in other parts of east Asia, but it is very different from curry found in places like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even Thailand. It is commonly served in three main forms namely curry rice, curry udon, and curry bread. It is stewed meat as well as vegetables in the middle of a thick sauce. In Japanese curry, the curry is served over hot rice. Although, there are many varieties of curry that can be ordered, the most popular type of curry among visitors used to be katsu curry which is made from fried meat, usually either chicken or pork, over curry, or all over rice.

5. Okonomiyaki: It is a savory pancake made from flour and water batter, eggs, and of course the main ingredient chopped cabbage. There are numerous types of okonomiyaki, that includes the Hiroshima version and the Osaka, as well as the Kansai version. The use of a variety of ingredients gives it a unique taste. Its most popular variation is made by adding noodles to the mixture. The Hiroshima version is known to layer their ingredients as opposed to mix, but either way makes for a delicious meal. Moreover, due to its popularity throughout Japan as well as its relative accessibility, it has become a popular dish for tourists to try as well.

6. Shabu-shabu/Hotpot: Shabu-shabu is a dish which people have enjoyed while in Japan. It is a hotpot dish, where thin slices of various vegetables and meat are boiled and/or dipped into boiling water, and then as per choice are dipped into the sauce. It’s not only a refreshing meal but also healthy due to all of the vegetables in it and doesn’t leave you feeling weighed down after having it. Being a fun meal, It is very popular to enjoy with friends.

7. Yakitori: It is a Japanese skewered chicken and is a favorite for many people due to the quickness in which it’s served. Also, it is easily available at restaurants and izakayas. It is made by skewering the meat using Kushi, which is a type of skewer that is typically made of steel, bamboo, or similar materials. It can be paired with beer. It somehow tastes so much different than the homemade skewered chicken. Therefore, people visiting Japan may find it a fun and convenient meal to enjoy on a night out.