Wednesday, February 19, 2014

10 Most Popular Japanese Dishes - Part [2/2]

5. Ramen

Ramen is a very popular Japanese cuisine that is famous in around the world. Even in Japan, Ramen is known as one of the most popular foods. Ramen is usually eaten in a Ramen shop as an after-school or after-work snack by students or office workers on the way they head home. Ramen shop itself possesses a high peculiarity of Japanese society life.
Ramen is served in a large bowl, with delicious Ramen soup and a variety of toppings on it such as a circular shaped fish (called Naruto), boiled eggs, and vegetables. This food is very delicious to be eaten on a cold night.

4. Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a very popular, traditional food from Osaka. The words Okonomiyaki means "grilled whatever you like". This dish is also popular to be served for small groups and enjoyed with friends. The concept of Okonomiyaki is actually quite simple, which is an omelette mixed with your favorite ingredients, such as beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
In addition to having a rich flavor, Okonomiyaki also has a high nutrient content because in it there are also high quantity of vegetables such as cabbages and carrots that are sliced ​​into small pieces. The food is more delicious if it is served along with a glass of sake (traditional Japanese alcoholic drink) or Japanese tea.

3. Takoyaki

Takoyaki is another example of Japanese most popular dishes in the world that originates from Osaka. Takoyaki is also known as the most popular "street food" in Japan. In almost every festival events, fairs, or outdoor concerts, you can find Takoyaki sellers with their uniquely shaped cart. Takoyaki also smells very delicious and its fragrance make you unable to resist yourself from buying it.
Takoyaki is made from squid-meat that is shaped like meatballs, then roasted or grilled. The outer part of Takoyaki looks crispy and crunchy, while the inside part is soft, juicy, and rich of flavor. Indeed, Takoyaki can be named as one of the tastiest Japanese cuisine!

2. Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is named as the "Royal Cuisine" because of its wonderful delicacy. Tonkatsu is made of pork that is deeply fried until it turns into light brown, golden color and looks extremely crispy. Nowadays, instead of pork, Tonkatsu is also made of beef.
Once it is well fried, Tonkatsu is served with grated radish, plum, Japanese pickles, and special sauces that brings the true delicious flavor of Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is usually eaten with curry rice, so the deliciousness of this food is doubled.



1. Sushi

Without a doubt, sushi is the most popular and most delicious Japanese dish. This food is also listed in the list of 10 most delicious foods in the world. This is because Sushi is not only has very delicious flavor, but also it also has very high nutrient content that can nourish the brain.
Sushi is actually a simple dish. The meat of a fresh fish (usually salmon) is thinly sliced ​​and placed on top of the small portion of rice. Sushi is usually served with special sauce, and should be eaten in a single swallow. There are different variety of sushi that can be found in Japan, and the price of the sushi is also differs, based on their quality. If you visit Japan, it is compulsory to eat at a traditional sushi restaurant where you can see the sushi are prepared in front of you by the chefs, and served on a circular conveyor belt.

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