Food of Japan
71 traditional dishes · Asia
Sushi
Vinegared rice paired with raw fish and seafood — nigiri, maki and more.
Ramen
Japanese wheat-noodle soup in a rich broth with pork, egg and toppings.
Karaage
Juicy bite-size fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger.
Sashimi
Pristine slices of raw fish, served without rice.
Kingyoku
Kingyoku is a translucent Japanese jelly confection set with agar and sugar — a jewel-like wagashi that captures the season.
Chankonabe
Chankonabe is one of the classic dishes in the stew tradition of Japan.
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a beloved pancake, traditional to Japan.
Horenso no Goma-ae
Horenso no Goma-ae is one of the classic dishes in the salad tradition of Japan.
Katsu Curry
Crisp pork cutlet over rice with thick Japanese curry.
Mori no
From Japan, Mori no is a well-known cheese.
Shoyu Ramen
Shoyu Ramen is a traditional noodle dish from Japan.
Torisashi
Thinly sliced raw chicken sashimi from Kagoshima and Miyazaki on Kyushu, dressed with sesame-miso or soy and wasabi and eaten at specialist poultry restaurants.
Yakiniku
Bite-size beef grilled at the table, Japanese style.
Gyoza
Japan's pan-fried dumplings — thin wrappers of pork and cabbage with crisp, lacy golden bottoms and a tangy dipping sauce.
Kamaboko
Kamaboko is the classic Japanese steamed fish cake made from seasoned surimi, painted pink, and served at New Year, in bento, and in noodle broth.
Okonomiyaki
Savoury cabbage pancake griddled and slathered with sauce.
Omurice
Ketchup fried rice wrapped in a soft omelette.
Oyakodon
Chicken and egg simmered together over rice.
Panko
Coarse Japanese breadcrumbs from crustless bread, fried light and crunchy for tonkatsu, korokke, and ebi fry.
Shabu-Shabu
Paper-thin beef swished through simmering kombu broth.
Sukiyaki
Thin beef simmered tableside in sweet soy, dipped in raw egg.
Tempura
Seafood and vegetables in a feather-light, lacy batter.
Tendon
Crispy tempura over rice glazed with sweet sauce.
Tonkatsu
Panko-crusted pork cutlet, shatteringly crisp outside and juicy within.