Japan offers a wide variety of gourmet delights. Apart from the classic sushi, there are other culinary delights as well. In this article, we’ll introduce the must-try gourmet dishes for foreigners visiting Japan for the first time. This article is geared towards beginners, so every dish mentioned here is incredibly delicious!

Sushi

Sushi, a representative gourmet of Japan. Unlike sushi abroad, Japan has a wide variety of fish sushi. There are sushi restaurants where you can eat sushi starting from 100 yen, as well as high-end sushi that costs up to 10,000 yen. All-you-can-eat sushi is also available. Besides salmon and tuna, you should also try delicious fish like squid and amberjack. Tuna, especially otoro and chutoro, are must-try delicacies.

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Yakiniku, loved by Japanese people, is one of the dishes you shouldn’t miss. It’s like BBQ where you grill meat on a mesh, but in Japan, you eat meat with rice. There are many yakiniku restaurants, ranging from high-end establishments where you can taste Wagyu beef to all-you-can-eat yakiniku starting from 3,000 yen. Japanese meat is tender and delicious. Yakiniku sauce is also deliciously Japanese. Wagyu beef and beef tongue are highly recommended. Beef tongue is not commonly eaten abroad, but in Japan, it’s a must-try menu item when you go for yakiniku. Eating it with salt and green onions is a golden rule.

Ramen

Ramen is one of the staples of Japanese cuisine, and there are many ramen shops in Japan. You can eat ramen at any shop for around 1,000 yen. There are chain stores nationwide as well as private local ramen restaurants. As mentioned in the previous article, there are many types of ramen. Be sure to find your favorite ramen!

Tempura

Although not as famous as ramen or sushi, tempura is a very delicious gourmet dish loved by Japanese people. Tempura is a Japanese-style fry where shrimp and vegetables are coated with flour. The characteristic is that it’s crispy enough to make a sound when bitten into. Tempura can be eaten with soba, udon, or as tempura-don with plenty of rice. There are many tempura restaurants in Tokyo, from cheap to high-end. Be sure to taste the tempura that has been loved in Japan since ancient times.

Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet)

Tonkatsu is a delicious gourmet dish made by deep-frying pork coated with breadcrumbs. Japanese gourmet uses tender pork, but when you bite into it, you’ll hear a crispy sound and the juices will overflow. Tonkatsu is eaten with sauce or salt. It’s recommended to eat it with rice and miso soup as a set meal. You can eat delicious tonkatsu at any restaurant, but here I’ll introduce my favorite. It may be a bit difficult for those who don’t speak Japanese, but if you’re worried, please join our tour!!

These restaurants are very popular gourmet spots, so there are many of them. There are also many restaurants where you can go even if you don’t speak Japanese, but you may need a little Japanese for local restaurants. If you want to eat authentic Japanese food at more authentic restaurants, join our tour and explore authentic Japanese food together. We’ll also explain the ingredients, so you can learn more about Japanese food in depth.

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