The Japanese have developed a cooking tradition that is quite different from any other on the planet. It is very subtle - raw fish and vegetables play a pivotal role, as does soy and soy products.
Sushi With a 400 year hsitory, Sushi is the most Japanese of Japanese food. The name Sushi refers to anything served with vinegared rice - it's not just raw fish. Even for vegetarinas Sushi is a good option.
Sushi bars serve both Sushi ans Sashimi. Sashimi is plain slices of rwa fish, Sushi is fish served on top of a rice patty or rolled in rice and is eaten with slices of pink pickeld ginger and dipped in soy sauce (murasaki).
Yakitori Yakitori means grilled chicken and thta's basically what it is. Mostly served with beer (lots of it) it is mostly a cheap way to chow.
Tonkatsu Tongkatsu is pork breaded and deep fried. Inside the crust, the meat is soft and tender. Popular for lunch and served with cabbage and rice. Refills of the rice & cabbage are usually free. Ask for Okawari.
Tempura Fish and vegetables dipped in batter and fried for a short period is one of my favourites. It is interesting to know that the Japanes learned the cooking technique from the Portuguese in the 16-th century. They are great pupils...
Teppanyaki Food cooked on a steel grill. In upscale restaurants the cook will come to your tableand cook it right before your eyes. If you are on a budget and like the taste of Teppanyaki, head for okonokiyaki (cheap) restaurants where you can do the hard work yourself.
Sushi With a 400 year hsitory, Sushi is the most Japanese of Japanese food. The name Sushi refers to anything served with vinegared rice - it's not just raw fish. Even for vegetarinas Sushi is a good option.
Sushi bars serve both Sushi ans Sashimi. Sashimi is plain slices of rwa fish, Sushi is fish served on top of a rice patty or rolled in rice and is eaten with slices of pink pickeld ginger and dipped in soy sauce (murasaki).
Yakitori Yakitori means grilled chicken and thta's basically what it is. Mostly served with beer (lots of it) it is mostly a cheap way to chow.
Tonkatsu Tongkatsu is pork breaded and deep fried. Inside the crust, the meat is soft and tender. Popular for lunch and served with cabbage and rice. Refills of the rice & cabbage are usually free. Ask for Okawari.
Tempura Fish and vegetables dipped in batter and fried for a short period is one of my favourites. It is interesting to know that the Japanes learned the cooking technique from the Portuguese in the 16-th century. They are great pupils...
Teppanyaki Food cooked on a steel grill. In upscale restaurants the cook will come to your tableand cook it right before your eyes. If you are on a budget and like the taste of Teppanyaki, head for okonokiyaki (cheap) restaurants where you can do the hard work yourself.
The Japanese have developed a cooking tradition that is quite different from any other on the planet. It is very subtle - raw fish and vegetables play a pivotal role, as does soy and soy products.