Hello friends! I'm traveling From Osaka>Kyoto>Tokyo in October and want to make sure I can enjoy all of Japan and their food. What special types of food am I missing from my list?
Takoyaki – octopus balls
Taiyaki – red bean dessert
Okonomiyaki – egg/meat pancake
kushikatsu – fried skewers in Osaka
yakisoba – cold noodles
sushi – raw fish
Kaiseki – traditional multi-course Japanese meal
Ramen – Noodle soup dish with various toppings
Tempura – Deep-fried seafood and vegetables in a light batter
Udon – Thick wheat flour noodles served in soup or stir-fried
Tonkatsu – Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet
Gyoza – Japanese dumplings, usually pan-fried
Wagyu beef – High-grade Japanese beef known for its marbling
Onigiri – Rice balls often filled with pickled plum, salmon, or other ingredients
Matcha – Finely ground green tea, often used in desserts
Mochi – Soft, pounded rice cake, often filled with sweet bean paste
Shabu–shabu – Hot pot dish where thin slices of meat are cooked in boiling water
Yakiniku – Japanese-style barbecue where you grill your own meat at the table
by Yesauir