Food You Must Try | 3 Most Popular Japanese Dishes among Tourists
The best part about traveling is trying new food. It’s also the most convenient and fruitful way to learn about a particular culture. No matter what your travel destination is, there are countless reasons to leave everything aside and hunt down Japanese restaurants. The first and foremost reason is your health. As fun as traveling is, it’s thoroughly fatiguing too. Your health is in a state of vulnerability when you travel. Therefore, to keep your gut health intact, you must switch to healthier food alternatives. Speaking of healthy food, what could be healthier than Japanese cuisine?
There is a reason why Japanese people live longer. It’s because they follow a very strict diet that’s nutritional and one that excludes unnecessary fats and carbohydrates. Their food consists of lots of rice and very little red meat. If you’re planning to travel anytime soon, note these dishes to try on your journey.
- Sushi
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Who doesn’t love sushi? We can’t stress enough the importance of eating sushi. If you’re not a big fan by now, you’re missing out on a lot. Sushi is often the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Japan. In literal terms, sushi means sour or vinegar rice. Sushi rice, seaweed, and raw fish are the 3 main components of sushi. It can be paired with certain vegetables too. Some aesthetic Japanese restaurants feature a rotating sushi bar which serves or rather rotates sushi around to the customers. This kind of service adds appeal and convenience. Popular kinds of sushi include maki sushi and nigiri sushi.
- Udon
Udon is a comfort food for many Japanese people. There are countless flavours to choose from when it comes to udon. Each flavour greatly differs in taste and appeal. Also, udon can be served in soup or stir-fried with veggies and meat.
Udon noodle soup is known to be highly popular among tourists. You can also find instant udon noodle packs in supermarkets––they’re just so irresistible; but what can compare to a freshly-made hot udon noodle soup?
- Tempura
While fried foods certainly deviate from the usual “healthy” travel diet, tempuras are certainly very hard to resist. Pairing tempura up with vegetables like sweet potato, pumpkin, and beans can be the tough of health you want to console yourself. Commonly, shrimps are the star ingredient of tempuras. Some people like to pair tempuras with noodles or soup. It’s a nice combination but tempuras are meant to be enjoyed on its own. While tempura is the number 1 favorite of all tourists, it’s also greatly loved by Japanese locals.
Wrapping Up
Traveling is nothing without trying out new food. Take this opportunity to try food that’s both yummy and healthy. Of course, we’re referring to Japanese food.
If you’re visiting Victoria, BC, I highly recommend you to visit Machi Sushi Japanese restaurant, and you know what your top 3 dishes should be. Explore the sushi bar for exquisite flavors or try out the udon noodle soup, you’ll miss them. Lastly, try to enjoy tempura without pairing it with any other food item.
