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Words Related to Foods and Drinks - Japanese Food
Here you will learn the names of different Japanese foods in English such as "sushi", "onigiri", and "tempura".
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sushi
[noun]
a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan
sashimi
[noun]
a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood that is typically served with soy sauce and wasabi
okonomiyaki
[noun]
a Japanese savory pancake made with a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, flour, eggs, and meat or seafood
miso soup
[noun]
a traditional Japanese soup made with fermented soybean paste (miso) as the base
yakitori
[noun]
a Japanese dish made of skewered and grilled chicken, often marinated in a savory sauce
onigiri
[noun]
a Japanese dish made of rice shaped into small, often triangular or cylindrical, balls and typically filled with ingredients
soba
[noun]
a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour, often served chilled with a dipping sauce
gyudon
[noun]
a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a sweet and savory sauce
unagi
[noun]
a Japanese dish made of grilled freshwater eel, typically served over rice and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce
takoyaki
[noun]
a popular Japanese street food made of batter filled with diced octopus, cooked in a special takoyaki pan to create crispy balls
donburi
[noun]
a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of cooked rice topped with various ingredients
natto
[noun]
a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans that are known for their strong flavor, slimy texture, and distinct aroma
tamagoyaki
[noun]
a Japanese rolled omelet made with eggs, sugar, and soy sauce and sliced into small, rectangular pieces
tonkatsu
[noun]
a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets, usually served with rice, cabbage, and a tangy sauce
sukiyaki
[noun]
a Japanese hot pot dish, typically made with beef, vegetables, tofu, and a sweet-savory sauce
nikujaga
[noun]
a Japanese dish consisting of meat (usually beef) and potatoes stewed in a sweet soy-based sauce
kaiseki
[noun]
a traditional Japanese multi-course meal that showcases seasonal and regional ingredients
edamame
[noun]
young soybeans still in their pods that are boiled or steamed and often served as a healthy and tasty snack
yakisoba
[noun]
a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish typically made with thin wheat noodles, meat (usually pork), and vegetables
wagashi
[noun]
traditional Japanese confections made from plant-based ingredients, typically enjoyed with tea
yakiniku
[noun]
a popular Japanese dish where bite-sized pieces of meat are grilled at the table and enjoyed with various dipping sauces
mochi
[noun]
a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice that is pounded into a sticky and chewy texture
gyoza
[noun]
Japanese dumplings typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough, and pan-fried
shabu-shabu
[noun]
a Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are cooked by briefly swishing them in a boiling broth
teriyaki
[noun]
a dish of meat or fish marinated in soy sauce and then grilled, originated in Japan
nabemono
[noun]
a Japanese one-pot dish where various ingredients are simmered together in a flavorful broth
nimono
[noun]
a Japanese dish consisting of simmered ingredients, usually meat, fish, or vegetables, in a seasoned broth
korokke
[noun]
a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried meat and/or vegetable croquettes
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