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12 Must try dishes and snacks if you go to Japan
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The good food life
These are my top 12 dishes and snacks that you should definitely try when you visit Japan.
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Obviously as no.1 - SUSHI from cheap conveyer belts to high end omakases, no better country to try this
Sushi
Family mart, 7 eleven, Lawson... a must try
Konbini convenience store food
Japanese bbq inspired by the Korean cuisine.
Yakiniku Japanese BBQ
A hot or cold comforting bowl of udon noodles, ramen, soba...with a side of tempura
noodles and tempura
Little pancakes with red bean paste or custard. A true Japanese traditional sweet snack
Taiyaki
Denny's, Wendy's, Komeda, Coco's... all places with western food but the japanese way(mostly very affordable as well)
western Japanese lunch and desserts
The best cuts of the fish all in one bowl. A must try!
Sashimi bowls
Even tho pasta is Italian, the Japanese create their own twist to this dish and it's delicious (favorite spot is yomenyagoemon)
Pasta
Very thin Crepes with all kinds of amazing fillings. Perfect as a snack in between
Japanese Crepes
Little balls filled with octopus. A traditional Japanese market food
Takoyaki
My favorite is moss burger but all hamburger chains are imo better and have more Asian inspired options(like teriyaki sauce)
Hamburgers
Very flavorful and so rich. Cannot compare to other countries
(Matcha) soft ice cream
