FOODS YOU MUST TRY WHILE ON VACATION IN JAPAN

FOODS YOU MUST TRY WHILE ON VACATION IN JAPAN

In general, traditional Japanese cuisine is said to be healthy food because it has enough protein, is relatively low in calories, and contains important nutrients. In principle, Japanese dishes are made with not too many spices and do not take a lot of time. Here are 20 types of food that you must try when visiting Japan according to eatmgm.com!

Sushi

Sushi is a dish combining rice vinegar and seafood (although sometimes other ingredients are also used). There is a type of fermented sushi, known as nare-sushi, but the most typical types of sushi are nigirizushi and temakizushi. There are many other ingredients available for those of you who don’t like raw fish, including boiled prawns and grilled eel. You can find sushi all over Japan, but sushi from restaurants in high-class areas like Ginza or close to fishing ports is especially delicious. If you are looking for a cheap meal, you can visit Kaitenzushi, or conveyor belt sushi restaurant, where you can enjoy sushi for ¥100 a plate.

Tempura

Tempura can be a dish of seafood, fresh vegetables, or other ingredients dipped in flour and egg batter, then fried. While you can enjoy tempura in all sorts of restaurants, if you want to try it at its best, we recommend going to a specialist tempura restaurant, where each dish will be served to your table as soon as it is cooked, even if you order a lot!

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki is a dish of meat and vegetables stewed in an iron pot. Enjoyed with a sauce known as warishita, made from soy sauce and sugar. There are many variations in the ingredients and ways of eating the dish depending on the region. Some regions add beaten eggs to the soup to make the taste lighter. If you are looking to enjoy lots of great beef, this is the dish for you!

Ramen

Ramen is a soup dish that has grown to be very popular and is considered a byword for Japanese food. Originally, the soup was made from chicken bones, but in recent years, pork, beef, and seafood have also been used in this soup, creating a variety of tastes. Besides the typical salt, soy sauce and miso flavors, you can even find curry flavored ramen now. There is also a type of ramen with noodles and soup served separately, known as tsukemen.

Curry Rice

Many people know that curry is a food that originates from India, but apparently Japan also has it! Curry originating from Japan is very unique, made from meat and vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions, etc.) seasoned with curry powder, boiled, and served with rice.

Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is a dish made from sliced pork dipped in flour and soaked in egg batter, coated in breadcrumbs, then fried in a lot of oil. Now Tonkatsu is also made from chicken or beef. To enjoy delicious Tonkatsu, come to a Tonkatsu specialist restaurant.