a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan
寿司
a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood that is typically served with soy sauce and wasabi
刺身
a Japanese savory pancake made with a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, flour, eggs, and meat or seafood
お好み焼き, 日本の塩焼き
a traditional Japanese soup made with fermented soybean paste (miso) as the base
味噌汁, 味噌スープ
a Japanese dish made of skewered and grilled chicken, often marinated in a savory sauce
焼き鳥
a Japanese dish made of rice shaped into small, often triangular or cylindrical, balls and typically filled with ingredients
おにぎり, 握り飯
a type of thick Japanese wheat noodle, often served in a mild soy-based broth
うどん, うどん麺
a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour, often served chilled with a dipping sauce
そば
a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a sweet and savory sauce
牛丼
a Japanese dish made of grilled freshwater eel, typically served over rice and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce
うなぎ
a popular Japanese street food made of batter filled with diced octopus, cooked in a special takoyaki pan to create crispy balls
たこ焼き, タコ焼き
a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of cooked rice topped with various ingredients
丼
a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans that are known for their strong flavor, slimy texture, and distinct aroma
納豆
a Japanese rolled omelet made with eggs, sugar, and soy sauce and sliced into small, rectangular pieces
卵焼き, たまごやき
a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets, usually served with rice, cabbage, and a tangy sauce
トンカツ, パン粉をまぶした豚カツ
a Japanese hot pot dish, typically made with beef, vegetables, tofu, and a sweet-savory sauce
すき焼き
a Japanese dish consisting of meat (usually beef) and potatoes stewed in a sweet soy-based sauce
肉じゃが, 肉とじゃがいもの煮物
a traditional Japanese multi-course meal that showcases seasonal and regional ingredients
懐石, 懐石料理
young soybeans still in their pods that are boiled or steamed and often served as a healthy and tasty snack
エダマメ
a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish typically made with thin wheat noodles, meat (usually pork), and vegetables
焼きそば
traditional Japanese confections made from plant-based ingredients, typically enjoyed with tea
和菓子, 日本の和菓子
a popular Japanese dish where bite-sized pieces of meat are grilled at the table and enjoyed with various dipping sauces
焼肉
a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice that is pounded into a sticky and chewy texture
餅
Japanese dumplings typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough, and pan-fried
餃子, ギョーザ
a Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are cooked by briefly swishing them in a boiling broth
しゃぶしゃぶ
a dish of meat or fish marinated in soy sauce and then grilled, originated in Japan
照り焼き
a Japanese one-pot dish where various ingredients are simmered together in a flavorful broth
鍋物, ナベモノ
a Japanese dish consisting of simmered ingredients, usually meat, fish, or vegetables, in a seasoned broth
煮物, ニモノ
a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried meat and/or vegetable croquettes
コロッケ, コロッケ(日本の)
a type of Japanese fried food, usually made with seafood or vegetables that are coated in a light batter and deep-fried
天ぷら