Top 15 certain Japanese foods you should not miss

Japan is a country with a diverse culture. Therefore, Japanese cuisine is also extremely diverse from processing to taste. Japanese dishes are not only sophisticated in preparation but also very nutritious.

Sushi

First, it is impossible not to mention Sushi. Sushi is a dish that Japanese people are proud of when it comes to it, carefully prepared from preliminary to processing. Sushi has many types with different ingredients and processing methods, but the main ingredients are rice mixed with vinegar and seafood such as salmon, shrimp, abalone, … served with cucumber, pickled radish, wasabi (mustard), soy sauce,…

Sushi

Sashimi

Sashimi is a unique dish with ingredients from carefully selected fresh seafood. Popular types of seafood in Sashimi are: Salmon, shrimp, squid, tuna, octopus,… Sashimi will be more delicious when used with perilla, white radish, wasabi,… And especially just Only knowledgeable and skilled chefs can make perfect and standard Sashimi.

Sashimi

Tempura

One of my favorite Japanese dishes is Tempura. Tempura is a fried dish with a combination of seafood and vegetables that have been breaded according to a special recipe. Tempura can be combined with many dishes such as rice (also known as Tendo, Tempura rice), cold noodles (Tenzaru), hot noodles Kakesoba (Tempurasoba), rice balls (Tenmusubi).

Tempura

Udon noodles

Udon noodles are big, tough, thick noodles made from flour, salt and water. There are two types of udon noodles, hot and cold . Cold noodles are often eaten in summer with cabbage, cucumber; In winter, the noodles are eaten with dashi broth (made from fish meat, vegetables and seaweed), soy sauce, and Mirin wine. Udon noodles are easy to digest food and depending on the region, there will be different ways of processing.

Udon noodles

Soba noodles

Unlike Udon noodles, Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, thin noodles, rich in nutrients . Soba noodles come in many varieties and the most basic is Mori Soba (chilled Soba noodles served on a flat basket or plate) served with soy sauce. Some types of Soba can be used year-round while others can be used seasonally. In particular, the Japanese will use Toshikoshi Soba (Toshikoshi means “New Year’s Eve”) on New Year’s Day as a New Year’s greeting.

Soba noodles

Ramen

Small, bright yellow ramen noodles are served with Japanese fish cakes, sliced pork, eggs, dried seaweed, corn, and cabbage. The broth is made quite sophisticated, the pork bone stew brings a strong, difficult taste. In addition, pork bones can be replaced with beef or chicken bones.

Ramen

Grilled meat Yakiniku

Yakiniku is derived from Yaki (grilled) and Niku (meat). The pieces of meat used for grilling have been carefully selected by the restaurant, ensuring freshness, deliciousness, rich sweetness from the meat and must be grilled on embers , In addition , the accompanying vegetables help balance the protein to help keep the meat healthy . Diners do not get bored.

Grilled meat Yakiniku

Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is also known as deep-fried pork belly. The meat used for frying is the cutlet, breaded and egg, covered with bread outside and deep fried in oil . Then slice to taste and serve with cabbage and miso soup . In addition, Tonkatsu is served with Tonkatsu (Tonkatsu Sosu) or Sosu made from fresh apples, and usually has a thin layer of Karashi (Japanese mustard) and a slice of lemon.

Tonkatsu

Okonomiyaki Pancakes

Okonomiyaki is also known as Japanese pancake. The cake is made from chopped cabbage mixed with flour, eggs and a little dashi broth , then baked on a Teppan grill . In addition, we can add meat and seafood to serve . The ingredients for the base of the cake and the filling are different in each region.

Okonomiyaki

Korokke

Korokke, known in Vietnamese as potato cake, is a popular and popular dish in Japan. Korokke is a savory cake made by mixing mashed potatoes with minced meat, sautéed onions , shaping into circles, dipping in breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs, and then deep frying.

Korokke

Miso soup

Miso soup is an indispensable dish in Japanese meals. Miso soup is a blend of miso and dashi broth, along with other ingredients such as tofu, seaweed, etc., all of which make up the rich flavor of miso soup.

Miso soup

Onigiri rice balls

Onigiri rice balls have a long history, associated with the life of Japanese people. The rice used to make rice balls is usually Japanese rice, the rice is usually flexible, sticky, highly moist and easy to shape . Common ingredients used to make the filling of rice balls are salmon, grated fish, tuna, salted eggs, etc.

Onigiri rice balls

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki is a famous hot pot dish in the land of cherry blossoms. Sukiyaki uses high-quality ingredients, especially thinly sliced premium beef boiled with mirin, Japanese soy sauce, sugar, chrysanthemum, mushrooms, tofu, shirataki noodles,… Sukiyaki in the East and the region Western has different ways of processing but is still liked by many people because of its delicious, nutritious taste and unique way of enjoying.

Sukiyaki Hot Pot

Shabu-shabu

Shabu-shabu is a hot pot dish with the main ingredient being beef, served with a mild, light hotpot . Shabu-shabu is a combination of many different ingredients such as: kelp dashi broth, pork belly, beef tenderloin, Wagyu beef, tofu, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, fresh seaweed, noodles udon,… and dipped with ponzu, soy sauce, and sesame paste.

Shabu-shabu . hot pot

Takoyaki

Takoyaki makes a Japanese cake that won the hearts of Vietnamese people. The cake has a thick, crispy crust that covers the octopus inside . The top is also covered with a little onion, red ginger served with mayonnaise and chili sauce.

Takoyaki

Above are 15 certain Japanese dishes you should not miss that lassho.edu.vn has compiled, so when you have the opportunity, try these attractive dishes.

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