25 Must-Try Dishes In Japan | The Ultimate List

[Music] amarice is a go to comfort food served in Japanese diners an omelette a slice to reveal creamy scrambled eggs served over fried rice and topped with demi-glace [Music] these small pancake balls filled with octopus are a popular street snack in Japan they're topped with mayo seaweed flakes and dried fish shavings or bonito flakes sugar is used to make these miniature animal sculptures which take only five minutes to mold but you might not want to eat this candy art when you see the final product if you've ever wanted to try an octopus lollipop then a cheeky market has you covered these baby octopus are candied and grilled before they're stuffed with a hard-boiled quail egg if you've got a spare one thousand dollars lying around we recommend trying this burger loaded with Wagyu beef a 1 kilo paddy fragra Japanese cheddar and shaved truffles did we mention it's served on a gold leaf covered bun heta kaiten sushi our rotating sushi restaurants for $1 sushi immediately delivered to your seat [Music] raisin is line the bottom of these cheesecakes which taste similar to sponge cake meringue mixed with cream cheese gives the cake its signature fluffiness and jiggle at each ear on you place your ramen order using a ticket machine the most popular dish is a warm bowl of milky tone katsu or pork-based broth [Music] this dish is a twist on tobacco Gohan a popular breakfast of rice topped with erotic but instead of rags these are poached poke them and you'll get a tiny explosion yakisoba or fried buckwheat noodles are a staple of Japanese Street food veggies meat and sweet and savory sauces are blended together on a giant grill to make this filling dish this dessert is made of shaved ice sweetened with condensed milk it comes in flavors like matcha red bean paste melon and mango [Music] these pancakes are taller and thicker than your average pancake and that's thanks to extra egg whites top them with boba pearls fresh berries whipped cream the options are endless tofu skin or Yuba is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking that has a consistency similar to mozzarella to make it soy milk is simmered in a hot pot the layer of skin that forms is then served with soy sauce and sesame seeds [Music] despite the name Mellon pun has no melon in it the sweet bun has a crusty outer layer and a fluffy interior and comes in sweet and savory varieties like whipped cream or beef and shirataki noodles made with rice and corn syrup this popular dessert can be found at street vendors like those at Asakusa market nuts and dried fruits are often added to the mix this noodle dish is made from a seaweed based gelatin like substance which gives the noodles their signature transparent look they're either press through moulds or cut by hand [Music] head to this food court to try nine types of ramen the so called ramen Museum is a recreation of 1958 Tokyo in celebration of the year instant noodles were invented [Music] forget sprinkles or hot fudge edible gold foil takes this ice cream to the next level Kim fat cool or gold leaf is popular in Kanazawa on japan's west coast the rich marbling and buttery flavor make wag you the most prized beef in the world these juicy textured eggs are cooked in a square pan and doused in sweet and savory sauces each steamed bun called Manju is filled with a thick red bean paste the subtle salty exterior balances out the sweet are filling these buns are often gifted for good luck some of the fastest mochi pounders in all of Japan make these soft chewy rice cakes by hand through a process known as Mochizuki or mochi pounding the red bean paste inside makes these treats extra sweet and gooey there are many different styles of the savory pancake but the batter is typically mixed with scallions eggs noodles cheese and a drizzle of worchestershire like sauce on top shrimp a mix of seasonal veggies and an entire white fish are deep-fried to make this loaded order of tempura a drizzle of soy dressing completes the oversized rice bowl or dome woody these sweet treats are a street food staple in Japan a generous chunk of red bean paste chocolate or custard is sandwiched between cake like batter to make these lucky fish

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Length: 7min 30sec (450 seconds)

Published: Tue Mar 03 2020