Japanese Food 101

Thinly sliced beef and tender potatoes stewed in a slightly sweetened broth make a perfect dish for cold days.

Steamed chocolate cake with orange liquer is a light and fluffy alternative to baked cake.

Mizu Yokan is a sweetened gelatin of azuki bean paste perfect for a hot day.

This is a dish usually cooked at the table, in a iron dish set on a portable stove. Usually, a raw egg along with the dipping sauce of the broth is essential to flavour the sukiyaki.

Japanese style potato croquettes are a tasty treat for children and adults alike. As an alternative, you can also add a bit of curry powder to the potatoes as a change, or omit the meat and add some peas.

Reminiscent of the dumplings served in Chinese dim sum, Gyoza is a Japanese variation.

With a side of rice, pork fried with ginger and soy sauce is a filling meal. Add a bowl of miso soup and a salad, and you’ll be satisfied for the rest of the day.

Fried chicken is another treat served at Japanese style pubs, perfect with a glass of Asahi.

Yakitori is a popular dish served at Japanese style pubs. The secret lies in the sauce used to baste the chicken.