This is the Japanese food that is popular among foreign tourists!
Japanese food culture attracts people all over the world with its diversity and delicacy. From standard dishes such as ramen, sushi, and okonomiyaki to slightly fancier dishes like tsukemen and abura soba, to beautiful-looking Japanese sweets, Japanese food is truly a culinary wonderland. In this article, we will select Japanese foods that are particularly popular among foreign tourists and thoroughly introduce their appeal.
“Ramen” “Japanese Noodles”「ラーメン」
“Ramen”
Ramen is a Japanese food that is popular among foreign tourists. Even in street interviews, many people say they like ramen.
How about Dipping Noodles'' andSoup-less Oil Noodles” which are not yet well known overseas?
Types of ramen
“soy sauce ramen” “salt ramen” “Miso ramen” “pork bone ramen“
“Sushi”「すし」
“Sushi”
The “Sushi” that foreigners are accustomed to is like a California roll or something seasoned with a thick sauce for foreigners.
When it comes to things people want to eat when they go to Japan, “sushi” is always the number one thing.
I can see that they are looking forward to authentic Japanese sushi.
When you say the name of sushi toppings in English,
“Tuna” マグロ
“Horse Mackerel” あじ
“Yellowtail” ぶり
“Red Snapper” たい
“Sea Urchin” うに
etc.
At Japanese conveyor belt sushi, you can enjoy fresh nigiri sushi to your heart’s content at a reasonable price.
“Okonomiyaki” “Japanese Savoury Pancake”「お好み焼き」
“Okonomiyaki” “Japanese Savoury Pancake”
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese version of pizza and pancakes that is popular among foreigners. If you are a foreigner who is used to Japan, you may be able to understand by the Japanese word “Okonomiyaki”. However, when introduced overseas, it is called “Japanese Savoury Pancake”.
If you still can’t picture it, try showing them a YouTube video or something like that to explain it. I think if you tell them that there are Osaka-style and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, they will understand what “okonomiyaki” is.
“Breaded Pork Cutlet”「とんかつ」
“Breaded Pork Cutlet”
Fried foods seem to be a favorite food in many countries around the world. Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish among fried foods, but some people cannot eat pork depending on their religion, so you should check in advance.
“Tempura”「てんぷら」
“Tempura”
Fried foods are very popular, and “Tempura” is famous as a staple of Japanese food. Vegetarians can also eat here, so even those who don’t like meat can feel at ease.
I would like people to try “Vegetable Tempura” in Japan, which can be enjoyed in each season.
“Bowl of Rice”「丼物」
“Bowl of Rice”
There are many types of Japanese rice bowls.
for example,
“Katsudon” かつ丼
“Bowl of Rice with Chicken and Eggs” 親子丼
“Bowl of Rice with Broiled Eel” うな丼
“Bowl of Rice with Deep-Fried Shrimps” 天丼
“Beef Bowl” 牛丼
etc. are popular. moreover,
“Seafood bowl” 海鮮丼
There is also a teriyaki bowl called “Chicken Bowl”.
“Shabu Shabu”「しゃぶしゃぶ」
“Shabu Shabu”
At first, foreigners may be surprised at how thin the meat is, asking, “Why do I have to come to a restaurant and cook for myself?” However, once you actually start playing shabu-shabu, it becomes fun. I think most people enjoy the unique Japanese hotpot culture of eating delicious food while sitting around a single pot.
“Japanese Curry and Rice”「カレーライス」
“Japanese Curry and Rice”
This may be the first time I’ve seen Japanese curry. Furthermore, cutlet curry is a curry unique to Japan. The garnishes are also typical of Japanese curry, such as pickled Japanese scallion and sweet pickled radish. You may have learned that Japanese curry is actually delicious.
“Teriyaki”「照り焼き」
“Teriyaki”
“Teriyaki sauce” is also sold in supermarkets overseas, so “Teriyaki” is well-known overseas. For this reason, many people may think that “teriyaki” is the only flavor of Japan.
The sweet soy sauce flavor is very popular with both children and adults. McDonald’s Teriyaki Burger is not sold in the United States, so I think the “Japanese Teriyaki Burger” is delicious.
There are teriyaki chicken overseas, but what about Japan’s yellowtail teriyaki?
“Japanese confectionery” “Japanese sweets”「和菓子」
“Japanese confectionery” “Japanese sweets”
It seems that foreign tourists are also interested in Japanese mochi.
Warabi mochi perfect for summer “Bracken-Starch Dumpling” also includes matcha warabi mochi. You can enjoy the plump texture and matcha flavor. They come in a variety of flavors, such as “Dumpling,” so I recommend trying them out and comparing them.
There are also many matcha-flavored Japanese sweets that are popular among foreigners. Among them, the most popular products are as follows.
Matcha Daifuku: A perfect combination of chewy texture and matcha flavor.
Matcha Dorayaki: The combination of fluffy dough and matcha bean paste is popular.
Matcha Castella: Moist texture and rich matcha flavor.
Matcha chocolate: A popular combination of Japanese and Western.
Matcha ice cream: Enjoy the rich matcha flavor.
These products can be purchased at tourist spots, department stores, online shops, etc. in Japan.
Recently, sweets that are easy to take home as souvenirs, such as matcha-flavored Kit Kats and Pocky, have also become popular.
When introducing matcha-flavored Japanese sweets to foreigners, please keep the following points in mind.
Explain that the taste differs depending on the type of matcha.
Explain the history and culture of matcha.
Check for allergies.
Please use this information as a reference to find matcha-flavored Japanese sweets that will please foreigners.
summary
Japanese food continues to fascinate people all over the world with its diversity and depth. Ramen, sushi, okonomiyaki, tonkatsu, tempura, donburi, shabu-shabu, curry rice, teriyaki, and Japanese sweets introduced in this article are just a few examples.
Japan still has many delicious Japanese foods. Please come and experience the wonders of Japanese food culture with your own taste.
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