Nabe (hot-pot)
Nabe is the general word for Japanese hot-pot cuisine. A common winter dish enjoyed at home or out in specialist...
Listed Foods
All the major foods in Japan listed on the Food in Japan page
Monja-yaki
Originating in Tokyo, monja-yaki is a unique dish that could be described as "hot plate goo" if it weren't so...
Teppan-yaki
One of the high-class styles of dining in Japan, Teppan-yaki is famous outside Japan as a flamboyant style of western...
Kushi Katsu
Deep fried bread-crumbed meats and veggies with sweet dipping sauce is how best to describe this unique dining experience. Never...
Sashimi – Raw Fish
Next to Sushi, Sashimi is another raw fish delicacy that isn't as famous but could be considered a less carbs-intensive...
Takoyaki – Octopus balls
A small piece of octopus caged inside a ball of batter hotter than the surface of the sun, Takoyaki is...
Tonkatsu – Fried Pork Cutlet
The Japanese love fried food with all sorts of meat and vegetable products getting the breadcrumb deep fry treatment. A...
Kakigōri – Shaved Ice
During the hot Japan summer, shaved ice topped with your favorite flavoring is a popular way to cool down while...
Omelette Rice – Omurice
A western import and remix, Omelette Rice is a favorite with children but also a quick and healthy meal for...
Hamburg Steak – Japanese Beef Patty
When the Japanese say "Ham-bur-gu", they mean the patty only Hamburg Steak that is a popular dish in Japan. Confuse...