What foreign food is popular in Japan?

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Re: Popular foreign food in Japan 2012/10/11 11:26
Generally, when they say foreign cuisine, in 85\% it will mean Italian food. So I guess the answer is spaghetti.
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What is Japan’s cultural food?

The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes; there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in sushi.

What is your Favourite Japanese food?

Ramen (egg noodles in a salty broth) is Japan’s favourite late-night meal. It’s also the perfect example of an imported dish – in this case from China – that the Japanese have made completely and deliciously their own. There are four major soup styles: tonkotsu (pork bone), miso, soy sauce and salt.

What are the foreign influences on Japanese food culture?

Japanese cuisine has been influenced by the food customs of other nations, but has adopted and refined them to create its own unique cooking style and eating habits. The first foreign influence on Japan was China around 300 B.C. , when the Japanese learned to cultivate rice.

Does Japan have foreign restaurants?

Many international chain stores in Japan have menus or flavorings that are localized for the Japanese market, so it’s fun to visit familiar restaurants to find out the differences. You should also try visiting less familiar chain stores from other countries, and you might find a new favorite food establishment.

Do Japanese eat mac and cheese?

Macaroni Gratin – Japanese Version The recipe I share today is a typical Japanese rendition of Macaroni Gratin and you may spot it being served in Yoshoku (western-style) restaurants and cafes in Japan.

How the Japanese serve their food?

Many people eat by taking a bite of the main or side dish, then eating a little rice, and then having a sip of soup straight from the bowl (soup isn’t usually eaten with a spoon). A little rice is saved until the end of the meal, when it is eaten with the pickled vegetables.

What is Japanese cuisine known for and why?

Japanese cuisine is known for its beauty and delightful subtle flavors. Traditional Japanese fare always manages to look like a work of art, since it is based on washoku. Apart from that, it’s incredibly healthy as well, which is deemed the reason why Japanese people live a long life.

What is Japanese cuisine known for?

• Sushi. Sushi is one of the best known Japanese foods around the world.
• Sashimi. Sashimi is another must-try food.
• Unagi – Grilled Eel. Unagi, or eel, is a fish known to be found mainly in rivers.
• Tempura.
• Soba (Buckwheat Noodles) and Udon (Wheat Noodles)
• Onigiri – Rice Balls.
• Yakitori – Grilled Chicken Skewers.
• Sukiyaki.