Japanese cuisine is famous for its delicate flavor and emphasis on fresh ingredients. Its variety is dazzling. From exquisite sushi to hot Lamian Noodles, to light and refreshing sashimi and baked goods, Japanese cuisine caters to all tastes and occasions.

Sushi and sashimi

Sushi is an indispensable dish in Japanese cuisine, which is made of vinegar rice mixed with various sashimi, seafood or vegetables. Hand-held sushi is the most common type of sushi, which is made into bite-sized pieces by sushi chefs, and fillets or other ingredients are placed on vinegar rice. Sashimi refers to fresh fish, sliced and usually eaten with soy sauce and mustard.

Lamian Noodles and udon noodles

Lamian Noodles is a kind of hot noodle soup, which is made of soy sauce, miso or bacon soup, with various ingredients, such as barbecued pork, boiled eggs, bamboo shoots and laver. Oolong noodle is also a kind of noodle soup, but the noodles are thicker and more chewy, and the soup base is usually lighter with less ingredients.

Tempura and fried skewers

Tempura is a fried dish. The ingredients are wrapped in batter and then fried in hot oil until crisp. Common tempura ingredients include shrimp, vegetables and fish. Fried skewers are similar to tempura except that the ingredients are strung on bamboo sticks and then fried in oil.

Baked and cooked food

Barbecue food is cooked by baking ingredients on a grill, usually seasoned with sauce. Common baked goods include fish, meat and vegetables. Cooking refers to stewing ingredients in sauces such as soy sauce or miso until they are tasty, usually soft and tender.

Other majors

In addition to the above dishes, Japanese cuisine has many other characteristics, such as:

WPA: Pickled vegetables, such as radish, cucumber and cabbage.

Roasted roe: Japanese egg roll, made of eggs, soy sauce and sugar.

Octopus barbecue: A spherical snack with octopus, batter and sauce.

Green tea: a traditional Japanese drink, famous for its fragrance and refreshing effect.

Sake: Japanese rice wine with various flavors and fragrances.

Japanese cuisine is not only varied, but also seasonal, and the ingredients will change according to the seasons to ensure the best flavor. Whether it's exquisite sushi or steaming Lamian Noodles, Japanese cuisine can satisfy your craving for delicious food.