Japan: Dishes

Sushi

Vinegared rice with fish, vegetables or seaweed.

💡 Did you know? ‘Sushi’ refers to the rice, not the fish.

Ramen

Noodle soup with rich broth and toppings.

💡 Did you know? The dish originally came from China.

Tempura

Vegetables or seafood in a light, fried batter.

💡 Did you know? Portuguese missionaries brought the technique.

Sashimi

Finely sliced raw fish, without rice.

💡 Did you know? The cutting technique is an art in itself.

Udon

Thick wheat noodles in hot broth.

💡 Did you know? They are soft yet chewy.

Miso soup

Broth with fermented soybean paste (miso).

💡 Did you know? It accompanies almost every Japanese breakfast.

Onigiri

Shaped rice triangles, often wrapped in seaweed.

💡 Did you know? The perfect snack on the go.

Yakitori

Grilled chicken skewers with a sweet sauce.

💡 Did you know? Popular in izakaya pubs.

Okonomiyaki

A savoury pancake with cabbage and toppings.

💡 Did you know? ‘Okonomi’ means ‘as you like’.

Gyōza

Filled, pan-fried dumplings.

💡 Did you know? The crisp bottom is typical.

Tonkatsu

A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet.

💡 Did you know? It is served with sweet katsu sauce.