Top Traditional Food in Japan

 Japan is a foodie's paradise that comes true, and every city has something unique to provide. Take a look at these top traditional food of Japanese culture provided by Team Ninja Food Tours and why they stand out:

Sushi (Edo-style)

If you've watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi and should not have, take the time to do it now. You'll be aware that sushi can be at its finest in Tokyo. The sushi in Tokyo is similar to pizza that you can find in New York; sure, you can have it wherever but it's more delicious here.

Monjayaki

A vast, flaky pancake stuffed with fish, meat and even cabbage, Monjayaki is one of the most popular Japanese street foods unique to Tokyo. It's so loved in Tokyo that the Tsukishima neighborhood even has an official Monjayaki Street! It's the best spot in Japan to sample the food. If you're interested in that, you should check out these other dishes to return home from Japan. Though: eating monjayaki is an absolute must-do in Tokyo.

Takoyaki

We think takoyaki sounds disgusting, a crispy ball of dough filled with octopus, but it's fantastic. You can trust us when we say. Also, it's an Osaka famous dish, and the city has more than 650 takoyaki eateries (to Tokyo's roughly 150). Go to Kougaryu for what's often referred to as the best takoyaki in Osaka.Our tour guide will provide you a proper tour from nishi ogikubo in Tokyo to the food market.

Kushikatsu

Everyone has heard of tempura, the sweet, batter-fried savory sticks that are available all over the globe. Kushikatsu is the tempura's more delicious cousin. It is an Osaka speciality. Kushikatsu is cooked by grilling skewered cuts of meat or fish and vegetables in a breadcrumb-based mixture that gives it a deliciously chewy texture. Nom. Visit one of Daruma's three locations to sample this crisp Osaka sweet.

Tofu

Kyoto has recently fallen attracted to the delicious taste of tofu, one of the best Kyoto traditional food items. Who could blame them since they're awestruck at how to cook it? Fried, grilled, boiled and more, it's a blast. If searching for the top tofu food in town, have the local travel agent design a tofu crawl for you.

Sake

The national drink of Japan (as in spirits, not ghosts), Sake is at its peak in Kyoto. Kyoto's Fushimi district is home to one of the most significant numbers of sake breweries and even boasts its sake museum. Go on a tour, buy drinks, and revel in the liquid delights of Kyoto in your own home. It's the absolute thing to do when you're in Japan. If you are looking for places to eat in Kyoto, feel free to get in touch with us at Ninja Food Tours and enjoy Sake and other traditional foods in Japan.

Tsukemen

There are noodles everywhere across Japan. However, Hiroshima has tsukemen, a unique ramen variant that involves dipping cooled noodles in the fiery and hot broth, offering Hiroshima-style kickass flavour. This isn't for the faint-hearted, so ask Ninja Food Tour's one of the best guides to guide you to the spiciest noodles.

Ramen

Yokohama is one of the most well-known places to eat ramen; there's even an entire museum dedicated to ramen! Do not think about the cheap noodles you had in your college days--Yokohama's tastes vary from spicy to sweet and even more. There is delicious and cheap ramen in the city. And Ninja Food Tour's guide will recommend the most popular restaurants because there's just too much to be in love with.