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Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.

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All dishes

71 total
Sushi -- traditional dish from Japan
Seafood ★ 4.8

Sushi

Vinegared rice paired with raw fish and seafood — nigiri, maki and more.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Tokyo
Ramen -- traditional dish from Japan
Noodles & Pasta ★ 4.7

Ramen

Japanese wheat-noodle soup in a rich broth with pork, egg and toppings.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Karaage -- traditional dish from Japan
Street Food ★ 4.6

Karaage

Juicy bite-size fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Sashimi -- traditional dish from Japan
Seafood ★ 4.6

Sashimi

Pristine slices of raw fish, served without rice.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Kingyoku -- traditional dish from Japan
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.5

Kingyoku

Kingyoku is a translucent Japanese jelly confection set with agar and sugar — a jewel-like wagashi that captures the season.

🇯🇵 Japan
Chankonabe -- traditional dish from Japan
Soups & Stews ★ 4.3

Chankonabe

Chankonabe is one of the classic dishes in the stew tradition of Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki -- traditional dish from Japan
Desserts & Sweets ★ 4.6

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a beloved pancake, traditional to Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Horenso no Goma-ae -- traditional dish from Japan
Salads & Sides ★ 4.6

Horenso no Goma-ae

Horenso no Goma-ae is one of the classic dishes in the salad tradition of Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Katsu Curry -- traditional dish from Japan
Rice Dishes ★ 4.6

Katsu Curry

Crisp pork cutlet over rice with thick Japanese curry.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Cheese & Dairy ★ 4.6

Mori no

From Japan, Mori no is a well-known cheese.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Matsumoto
Shoyu Ramen -- traditional dish from Japan
Noodles & Pasta ★ 4.6

Shoyu Ramen

Shoyu Ramen is a traditional noodle dish from Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan
Torisashi -- traditional dish from Japan
Meat & Grills ★ 4.6

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.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Japan (Kyushu: Kagoshima, Miyazaki)
Yakiniku -- traditional dish from Japan
Meat & Grills ★ 4.6

Yakiniku

Bite-size beef grilled at the table, Japanese style.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Gyoza -- traditional dish from Japan
Dumplings ★ 4.5

Gyoza

Japan's pan-fried dumplings — thin wrappers of pork and cabbage with crisp, lacy golden bottoms and a tangy dipping sauce.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Kamaboko -- traditional dish from Japan
Seafood ★ 4.5

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.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Shizuoka, Yaizu, and Hakodate production centres + nationwide Japanese depachika and ekiben stalls
Okonomiyaki -- traditional dish from Japan
Street Food ★ 4.5

Okonomiyaki

Savoury cabbage pancake griddled and slathered with sauce.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Osaka
Omurice -- traditional dish from Japan
Rice Dishes ★ 4.5

Omurice

Ketchup fried rice wrapped in a soft omelette.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Oyakodon -- traditional dish from Japan
Rice Dishes ★ 4.5

Oyakodon

Chicken and egg simmered together over rice.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Panko -- traditional dish from Japan
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.5

Panko

Coarse Japanese breadcrumbs from crustless bread, fried light and crunchy for tonkatsu, korokke, and ebi fry.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, plus nationwide industrial production)
Shabu-Shabu -- traditional dish from Japan
Soups & Stews ★ 4.5

Shabu-Shabu

Paper-thin beef swished through simmering kombu broth.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Sukiyaki -- traditional dish from Japan
Soups & Stews ★ 4.5

Sukiyaki

Thin beef simmered tableside in sweet soy, dipped in raw egg.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Tempura -- traditional dish from Japan
Seafood ★ 4.5

Tempura

Seafood and vegetables in a feather-light, lacy batter.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Tokyo
Tendon -- traditional dish from Japan
Rice Dishes ★ 4.5

Tendon

Crispy tempura over rice glazed with sweet sauce.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Nationwide
Tonkatsu -- traditional dish from Japan
Meat & Grills ★ 4.5

Tonkatsu

Panko-crusted pork cutlet, shatteringly crisp outside and juicy within.

🇯🇵 Japan · 📍 Tokyo