The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

As many of you are probably aware, Japan is renowned for its delectable and distinctive cuisine. But fish and rice are the first foods that come to mind when we think of Japanese cuisine. This blog post will provide you a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese culinary culture and instruct you on what to order as soon as you sit down at a restaurant.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

1. Onigiri

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In Japan, this is the most widely consumed snack. If you are hungry and pressed for time, regardless of the time or location, you can purchase an onigiri. Onigiris are rice balls that have been seasoned in various ways. Some of them can be coated with a piece of seaweed and are filled with chicken, veggies, fish, pork, and eggs. 

 

Some of them consist only of rice blended with a sauce, beans, veggies, furikake, and other basic ingredients. As you can see, there is a large selection of flavors to suit every pallet. Apart from those, you can also simply grab an onigiri to go from any convenience store or supermarket. There are shops that specialize in making onigiris.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

2. Udon

Udon is a type of thick wheat-based noodle. It is frequently served with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock. It frequently includes negi, or Welsh onions. The prefecture from whence it is produced determines its size and shape. You can eat udon hot or cold. In Japan, udon and soba are highly well-liked.

 

When office employees and students need to eat quickly during lunch, they frequently make this dish. There are Udon shops everywhere, and although though they are frequently busy, don't be alarmed or shocked because you typically won't have to wait long to be seated.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

3. Soba

Because they are inexpensive and well-liked, soba noodles, which are colored by the usage of buckwheat flour, are also referred to as fast food in Japan. Udon noodles are thick, but soba noodles are thin, and can be consumed either hot or cold. There are restaurants in Japan that solely serve soba, perhaps with a straightforward side like tempura. You can purchase fresh noodles for cooking at home in the store. To make cooking easier, these noodles can also be consumed with a straightforward mentsuyu sauce.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

4. Gyudon

Gyudon is essentially a bowl of rice with meat on top that has been spiced up with various condiments. Sukiya is the most well-known gyudon restaurant. In addition to being straightforward, the dish is also quite tasty and, most importantly, reasonably priced.

 

Gyudon can typically be ordered as part of a package that also includes miso soup and a small salad. Another crucial piece of advice is that the service is swift. A Gyudon will often be cooked and delivered to your table in less than five minutes if you request one. You can select from small, medium, or large-sized Gyudons, so the serving size is appropriate for every meal. Gyudon is a good choice if you only have a few minutes for lunch.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

5.Matcha and Dessert

Japanese folks particularly like the flavor matcha. Actually, the word "Matcha" has two distinct meanings. One is steamed green tea leaves in powder form, which is used to flavor foods like ice cream and confections. The second definition refers to a thick, mildly bitter tea created by foaming hot water with matcha powder.

 

I discovered that these tea houses do not serve tea on its own; rather, it is virtually always accompanied by rich desserts. Japan's most popular candies are made with beans, or occasionally matcha. Because of the link between flavor, shape, and color in Japanese confections, they are regarded as works of art.

 

The Top 6 Japanese Cuisines You Absolutely Must Try While in Japan

 

15. Gyoza

Gyoza are popular Japanese dumplings or pot stickers that may come in three different types: Yakigyoza (fried), Suigyoza (boiled), and Agegyoza (deep-fried). Fillings usually include chives, thin slices of cabbage, mushrooms, and finely minced pork or chicken, and are made with thin wrappers as opposed to Chinese dumplings ("jiaozi"), which use a more thick and doughier wrapping.

 

As for what the gyoza is eaten with, dipping sauces usually include soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, or ponzu sauce, which is a citrus-soy dressing. When in Japan, you should definitely try the Gyoza in Utsunomiya, a city that boasts the largest consumption of gyoza per household anywhere in Japan. Within the city, 30 gyoza restaurants jostle for space.

 

From the newest spots to the most venerable establishments, the restaurants boast their own special brand of gyoza. Feel free to send a message and ask any of the tour guides in Japan through the GoWithGuide website for a customized itinerary for the best gyoza recommendations.

 

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I suggest going on a food tour with a local guide if you're interested in experiencing authentic Japanese cuisine. Without knowing Japanese, it can be challenging to arrange your holiday itinerary and sample the best cuisine. Having a private tour guide or joining a private tour group can eliminate these intimidating factors and risks. Not only will you not get lost with the help of a professional local guide, the guide can lead you and/or your group to the best restaurants and help you order the most delicious foods hassle-free. Many restaurants in Japan have menus only in Japanese, so it can be difficult to find the best restaurants as well as the right items to order.

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