Japanese Bowl Delights: From Ramen to Tempura, What to Try First.
A typical dish that is popular among ordinary Japanese people.
Savor Japan: A Guide to Ramen, Katsu-Don, and Tempura Bowls You’ll Crave！
When it comes to comfort food, Japan has perfected the art of making your taste buds dance with joy. Whether it’s the umami-packed bowls of ramen, the crispy and hearty katsu-don, or the light and crispy tempura served over rice, Japanese cuisine offers a symphony of flavors that you simply cannot resist. In this post, we’ll take you on a culinary journey through these iconic dishes and why they’ve become global favorites.
Section 1: The Art of Ramen
Ramen is more than just noodles in broth—it’s a cultural phenomenon. From the rich, creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth to the lighter shoyu (soy sauce) base, every region in Japan has its own spin on this beloved dish. If you’re visiting Japan, don’t miss [specific ramen shop or style, e.g., “Hokkaido’s famous miso ramen” or “Tokyo’s soy-based ramen”]. For those at home, instant ramen has come a long way, but nothing beats the real thing!
Section 2: Katsu-Don: Crispy, Saucy Perfection
Katsu-don combines crispy breaded pork cutlets (tonkatsu) with fluffy rice and a savory-sweet egg and soy sauce mixture. It’s the ultimate comfort food—hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. This dish is a favorite for quick lunches in Japan, and it’s easy to see why. If you’ve never tried it, imagine a symphony of textures: crispy cutlet, silky egg, and perfectly steamed rice.
Section 3: The Elegance of Tempura Bowls (Tendon)
Tempura isn’t just fried food—it’s an art. Lightly battered and deep-fried to perfection, tempura prawns and vegetables sit atop a bowl of steaming rice, drizzled with a delicate sauce. Tendon (tempura donburi) is a must-try for anyone who loves crispy yet light flavors. The balance of textures makes it a true Japanese culinary masterpiece.
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▼Ramen
Pure Japanese style ramen.
▼Sushi
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Japanese people eat sushi together on birthdays and other special occasions.
▼Soba Dango（Buckwheat dumplings）
This is the dessert after eating soba! It's very delicious.
▼Yakiniku（Grilled meat）
（叙々苑 Jojoen → yakiniku is absolutely delicious!）
Sometimes I feel like eating some high-end yakiniku.
▼Kitsunesoba
（Japanese people love soba!）
Common people love soba noodles.
▼Morioka Reimen（Morioka cold noodles）
After eating it three times, you'll want to eat it again and again!
Morioka cold noodles allow you to adjust the spiciness by adding the red spicy liquid yourself.
▼Somen
It's so delicious to eat on a hot summer day!
Ready to eat at home!
Japanese people often eat somen noodles in the hot summer.
Somen noodles can be eaten immediately after boiling for about 2 minutes and cooling in water.
Add green onions and pickled ginger to the somen noodle soup.
▼Ramen&charhan（ramen and fried rice）
（Japanese people often order ramen and fried rice together!）
Men like to eat a set of ramen and fried rice.
▼Tendon
（Tendon is a Japanese favorite! Tempura and rice)
Tendon topped with shrimp and scallop tempura is very delicious.
▼Roast beef bowl （roast beef and rice）
（Eggs and meat go well together!）
（The meat is soft and very delicious.）
▼Jajamen
（Popular Jajamen in Morioka City）
（Eat noodles with meat and miso.）
After eating the noodles, you add an egg and make soup to drink.
▼Ramen with plenty of bean sprouts
（It's worth eating!）
This ramen will fill you up.
▼Ramen
（Delicious ramen with chicken bone soup）
The chicken stock soup is very tasty.
▼Katsudon
（Japanese people love katsudon！）
Fried pork is mixed with egg and served on top of rice.
▼Black tonkotsu ramen
（The flavor of black melon oil is very effective and it is very delicious!）
The curly noodles go really well with the rich soup.
▼Set of soba and mini tempura bowl
(Eat the mini tempura bowl with sauce. The combination with soba is absolutely delicious!)
▼Japanese instant ramen
(Instant noodles can be made in about 5 minutes!)
Instant ramen can be bought at convenience stores for around 150 yen.
At home, you make it by boiling water in a pot and adding the noodles and soup.
▼SAKE
(This is a very delicious Japanese sake!)
▼Steak
(The beef is tender and delicious!)
This beef is very tender and good quality.
▼Curry Rice
(This is a very delicious curry rice that I make at home!)
I made this at home with stewed pork and vegetables.
▼Ramen
(This is black tonkotsu ramen that you will want to eat over and over again!)
▼Oden
(This is delicious oden that I make at home!)
Japanese people love to eat oden in the winter. It is made by simmering fish paste, daikon radish, and boiled eggs.
▼katsudon&soba
(The set of katsudon and soba is very delicious!)
Japanese people like the set menu of katsudon and soba noodles.
(Japanese people eat Toshikoshi soba on December 31st!)
(Japanese people eat zoni on New Year's Day!)
If you want to enjoy your trip to Japan, delicious food is a must! Ramen, sushi, soba, katsudon, tempura... Japan's finest cuisine is all gathered here. Enjoy a happy time with delicious food! #Japanese gourmet food
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The motto for Japanese office workers' lunch is cheap and delicious! When they take a break from their busy work schedules, they choose simple yet satisfying bento boxes and set meals. For example, heart-warming grilled fish set meals, juicy fried chicken bento boxes, and colorful rice bowls filled with vegetables are popular. During their lunch break, various delicious aromas fill the air at the cafeterias and cafes where office workers gather. Lunchtime enjoyed with colleagues is a special moment in the day. It's not just a time to fill your stomach, but also a precious time to recharge your mind. Lunch is not just a meal, it's a peace of mind for working people. Eat delicious food and refresh yourself before your afternoon work. Watching these office workers, you might want to join them in enjoying a delicious lunch! Try out this lovable style of lunch for Japanese office workers.
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On the streets of Tokyo, office workers head for lunch! Here is a selection of must-try gourmet foods that you should definitely try when you come to Japan. First, ramen, with chewy noodles and a fragrant soup. It's perfect for when you want to recharge your powerful energy! Next, soba, with a gentle flavor that brings out the flavor of buckwheat. The moment you dip it in the hot dipping sauce and eat it is a blissful moment. Finally, a luxurious unaju that evokes Japanese tradition. Rice topped with plump eel will bring out your motivation for the afternoon. All of these are easy to prepare, but by eating them you can fully experience Japanese culture. This attractive lunch will fill your stomach and your heart, and will be your source of daily energy! So, next time you have lunch, why not try a delicious Japanese lunch?
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