While wandering the streets of Japan, surely you’ll hear your tummy growl and the best way to tame it is by eating. You don’t need to worry where to find food in Japan, every corner and street has a food stall or a food truck which offers cheap but scrumptious street food. Get your tummy ready for these Japanese street food!
1. Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles are the best way to enjoy the afternoon. You’ll immediately fill your stomach as you eat yakisoba with pork and vegetables. It is mixed with a special sauce, producing a sweet and salty taste.
2. Dango
Dango are dumplings made out of glutinous rice flour and water. It is boiled until firm then arranged on a stick to be grilled. Its sauce can be a variety of sweet or savory paste. It wouldn’t hurt to try three or four sticks of dango in one eating!
3. Gyoza
Although gyoza originated in China, it is one of the most popular street food in Japan. It is a deep-fried dumpling which has ground pork, onion, and cabbage as its filling. It is usually dipped in soy sauce with vinegar. Gyoza is a must-try snack along the streets of Japan.
4. Takoyaki
Its name can be translated to fried octopus - the main ingredient of takoyaki. The bits of the octopus are dropped into a batter filled with vegetables and fried until it turns into a golden ball about the shape of a golf ball. It is often topped with a special takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise.
5. Crepe
It is somehow similar to the crepes in foreign countries only that Japanese crepe is thinner and crisper. Japanese crepe contains fresh fruits like strawberries and mangoes. They are topped with whipped cream and sprinkles for a more delightful treat!
6. Korroke
The Japanese version of croquettes. The fillings of korroke can vary but all of them are fried inside mashed potatoes. Its shape is somehow similar to a hash brown but thicker and even better.
7. Yaki Tomorokoshi
Similar to cob-on-a-stick, yaki tomorokoshi is a hit during corn season. The corn is first boiled then added with miso. It is grilled over low fire and seasoned with soya sauce.
8. Okonomiyaki
Much like a regular pancake, it is prepared in a griddle. Okonomiyaki is packed with varieties of meat and vegetable. There are two ways of preparing an okonomiyaki: Kansai style and Hiroshima style. The first one is done by mixing all the ingredients together then cooking it while the latter is done by cooking the batter first then adding the separately cooked ingredients together.
9. Yakitori
Japanese barbeque, as it is often called. Yakitori is made up of small pieces of chicken skewered and grilled on a bamboo stick. Several sauces coat a yakitori to achieve its unique taste which will be impossible for you to resist!
10. Taiyaki
Taiyaki are fished shape pancake-like treats you have to try. Its fillings can range from red bean paste, custard, and even chocolate. A good treat for those who are craving something sweet!
11. Senbei
Often known as rice crackers, it can be bought along the streets of Japan while being grilled over charcoal. It is very crispy and crunchy and may be sweet, salty, or savory, depending on the sauce used to coat it.
12. Choco Banana
Popular among beach-goers, choco banana is simply banana coated with chocolate and sprinkles.
13. Kyuri
The Japanese believe that kyuri or cucumbers will cool you down on a hot night. Kyuri is a popular treat during festivals and at night. So whenever you’re feeling a little hot, try munching kyuri!
14. Kakigori
Kakigori is a dessert you have to added to your long food list. It is the Japanese version of shaved ice and it comes in many different colors and flavors. It also topped with fruits and beans to make it more delicious.
15. Oden
Oden is a top choice during the winter. The broth is boiled for hours then added with varieties of seafood and meat. Oden stalls can be seen in almost every corner during the cold season.
Jot down this list and be sure to try them all when you go to Japan!
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