Japanese Dishes

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Udon

うどん

Thick, chewy wheat flour noodles served hot or cold, dating back centuries in Japan. Typically served in a savory dashi-based broth with soy sauce, often topped with tempura, fried tofu, or scallions.

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Unadon

鰻丼

A classic rice bowl topped with grilled freshwater eel (unagi) glazed with a sweet soy-based tare sauce. A quintessential summer dish in Japan, with different preparation styles in the Kanto and Kansai regions.

Pescetarian
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Unagi Kabayaki

鰻蒲焼

Freshwater eel butterflied, skewered, and grilled with a sweet soy-based tare glaze that caramelizes on the surface. A delicacy traditionally eaten during summer to provide stamina against the heat.

Pescetarian
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Wagyu Steak

和牛ステーキ

Premium Japanese beef renowned for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor. Graded by the Japanese Beef Association, the finest A5 wagyu includes famous regional brands like Kobe, Matsusaka, and Omi beef.

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Warabimochi

わらび餅

A jelly-like confection made from bracken starch (warabiko), dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and drizzled with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup). Despite its name, it is not made from rice like traditional mochi.

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Yaki Onigiri

焼きおにぎり

Rice balls grilled until the outside forms a crispy, caramelized crust, typically brushed with soy sauce or miso. A popular izakaya side dish and outdoor cooking favorite with a satisfying smoky flavor.

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Yakiniku table-grilled beef slices on a charcoal grill with dipping sauces and side dishes

Yakiniku

焼肉

Japanese-style barbecue where diners grill bite-sized pieces of meat, typically high-quality beef, at their own table. Various cuts are offered with different dipping sauces, from sweet soy-based tare to salt and lemon.

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Yakisoba

焼きそば

Japanese stir-fried noodles originating from Chinese chow mein, made with wheat noodles, sliced pork, cabbage, and carrots, seasoned with a thick sweet-savory Worcestershire-style sauce. A popular street food and festival dish.

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Yakisoba Pan

焼きそばパン

A uniquely Japanese sandwich consisting of stir-fried yakisoba noodles stuffed inside a soft hot dog-style bread roll. Topped with pickled ginger and mayonnaise, it is a popular convenience store and bakery item.

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Skewers of grilled yakitori chicken glazed with tare sauce on a rectangular plate

Yakitori

焼き鳥

Skewered and grilled chicken pieces, a staple of Japanese izakaya culture. Seasoned either with salt (shio) or glazed with a sweet soy-based tare sauce. Various cuts of chicken are used, from thigh to skin to cartilage.

Halal
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Zaru Soba

ざるそば

Chilled soba noodles served on a bamboo draining mat (zaru) with a cold dipping sauce (tsuyu) on the side. A refreshing summer dish garnished with nori seaweed, wasabi, and sliced scallions.

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