Must-try Japanese Street Foods

Must-try Japanese Street Foods

Japanese street food is just in every corner of the city, sold in little food stalls by vendors churning out different snacks that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Many think that Japanese street food is limited to seafood snacks and dishes, but there is a wide variety of it that comes cheap and worth it.

Must-try Japanese Street Foods

We have arranged a list of the variety of street food dishes to grab while enjoying Japan.  Remember that these Japanese street foods can be addictive and are best when it’s shared. So, make sure you munch out with your family or friends!

Yaki-imo

Yaki-imo is a small cart selling hot roasted sweet potatoes cooked on a wooden stove. Its tempting roasted smell is irresistible. Although Yaki-imo is hundred-year-old street food, it still lives on despite the popularity of some new snacks and dishes nowadays. So, if you hear a catchy melody from a yaki-imo vendor, make sure to try it out!

Crepes

Crepes are famous in Japan and are filled with Japanese ingredients such as azuki beans and whipped cream or chicken with teriyaki sauce. Most crepes in Japan have sweet fruits or savory eggs wrapped in a cone. Although crepes didn’t originate in Japan, they’re still among the most famous street foods in the country.

Yakitori

Yakitori are chicken skewers that are grilled over charcoal. This typical Japanese street food is made up of all parts of the chicken like thigh, tail, even skin. Yakitori comes with different seasoning and can also be found around Japan. Chicken skewers are the most popular one, but there are pork or beef skewers available, too.

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is like pancakes. Tourists would call it Japanese pancakes. It is a round-shaped street food made up of octopus, shrimp, pork, even leftovers at home. Drizzled on top is mayonnaise or sweet sauce. These Japanese pancakes are available at food stalls, too!

Conclusion

Japan offers a variety of delicious dishes, and its street food is no exception. Many food stalls are displayed selling different kinds of street foods during festivals, and are a great time to start your food stall hopping adventure!

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References

https://www.klook.com/blog/10-japanese-street-foods-you-need-to-try/

https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0001911/

BY LA

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