2024年11月20日水曜日

Savor Japan: A Guide to Ramen, Katsu-Don, and Tempura Bowls You’ll Crave!

Iconic Japanese dishes.

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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Katsu-Don & Soba


Japanese food Ramen







▼Ramen

Pure Japanese style ramen.






▼Sushi

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Japanese people eat sushi together on birthdays and other special occasions.

Sushi




                   ▼Shortcake
Shortcake







▼Soba Dango(Buckwheat dumplings)

This is the dessert after eating soba! It's very delicious.

Buckwheat dumplings



▼Yakiniku(Grilled meat)

(叙々苑 Jojoen  → yakiniku is absolutely delicious!)

Sometimes I feel like eating some high-end yakiniku.

Yakiniku



▼Kitsunesoba

(Japanese people love soba!)

Common people love soba noodles.

soba



▼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.

Morioka Reimen



▼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.

Somen



▼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.

ramen and fried rice




▼Tendon

(Tendon is a Japanese favorite!  Tempura and rice)

Tendon topped with shrimp and scallop tempura is very delicious.

Tendon



▼Roast beef bowl (roast beef and rice)

(Eggs and meat go well together!)

(The meat is soft and very delicious.)

Roast beef bowl




▼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.

Jaja noodles



▼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.

Ramen



▼Katsudon

(Japanese people love katsudon!)

Fried pork is mixed with egg and served on top of rice.

Katsudon




▼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.

black tonkotsu ramen




▼Set of soba and mini tempura bowl

(Eat the mini tempura bowl with sauce. The combination with soba is absolutely delicious!)

Set of soba and mini tempura bowl






▼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.

Japanese instant ramen




▼SAKE

(This is a very delicious Japanese sake!)

SAKE  酒



▼Steak

(The beef is tender and delicious!)

This beef is very tender and good quality.

steak


▼Curry Rice

(This is a very delicious curry rice that I make at home!)

I made this at home with stewed pork and vegetables.

Curry Rice


▼Ramen

(This is black tonkotsu ramen that you will want to eat over and over again!)

ramen

▼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.

ODEN 
 

▼katsudon&soba

(The set of katsudon and soba is very delicious!)

Japanese people like the set menu of katsudon and soba noodles.

katudon&soba
 

▼Chasyu
(This char siu is a very delicious snack to go with alcohol!)
This is a meat dish that goes very well with alcohol.
otumami




▼Tonjiru
(The rice ball and pork soup set is very delicious!)

tonjiru



▼Ramen
(It's simple and ordinary ramen that the common people like!)

ramen



▼Onigiri
(These are the rice balls I made!)
I made my own rice balls.

onigiri



▼Tenpura soba
(Tempura soba is a Japanese favorite!)

tenpurasoba


▼Chahan&gyoza
(Japanese men love fried rice and gyoza sets!)
Japanese people like to eat a combination of fried rice and dumplings.

cya-han&gyoza


▼Ramen&rice
(Japanese men love ramen and rice sets!)
The ramen and rice set is a standard menu item for office workers.

ramen&rice


▼Steak&rice
(The set of beef steak, rice and pork soup is very delicious!)
The Japanese style steak lunch is very delicious.

steak&tonjiru


▼Vanilla ice cream
(I love strawberry parfait for dessert after dinner!)
For dessert after the meal, the parfait topped with ice cream is absolutely delicious.

strawberry parfait


▼Curry Rice
(Japanese people love curry and rice!)
The curry rice at the many chain restaurants in Japan is very delicious.

Curry Rice


▼Tendon
(Japanese people love tempura and rice!)
It is topped with shrimp and squid tempura.

tendon



▼Unagi(Unajyu)/eel
(Unagiju, which is eel served on rice, is a high class meal!)
Japanese people like to eat eel to prevent summer fatigue.

unajyu



▼Tukemen
(It's a ramen that you eat by dipping the noodles into the soup!)
The noodles are dipped in the soup before eating.

tukemen



▼Katsudon&soba
(Japanese office workers like cheap and delicious soba and mini cutlet bowl sets!)

katudon&soba



▼Hiyasiramen&Curry rice
(The cold ramen and curry rice set is a great combination!)
In the summer, I often eat cold ramen and curry.

Chilled Chinese ramen & curry rice



▼Ramen
(It has a strong flavor and is very delicious!)

ramen



▼Katsudon
(It's really delicious when you eat katsudon with pickles!)

katudon



▼Yakiniku
(Japanese people love Yakiniku!)
This is a yakiniku lunch that ordinary Japanese people can enjoy for around 2,000 to 3,000 yen.

yakiniku



▼Gyudon
(I like to eat beef bowl with egg. It is very tasty!)
This is a regular-sized beef bowl from Japan's most famous beef bowl chain restaurant.
It can be eaten with the optional raw egg.

gyudon



▼Obento
(This is the lunch box I made!)
Today I packed my own lunch.

obento



▼Ramen
(Delicious soy sauce ramen!)
I like soy sauce ramen.

ramen



▼Tenpura soba
(Tempura cold soba that you want to eat in summer!)
During the hot summer, I crave cold soba noodles topped with tempura.

hiyashitenpurasoba



▼Gyoza
(Beer and gyoza go very well together!)
Gyoza is the perfect snack to go with beer.

gyoza & beer


▼Ramen
(Beer and ramen go together very well!)

ramen&beer



▼Kaisendon
(Japanese people love seafood bowl!)
The sashimi is served on top of rice.

kaisendon




▼Tenpura soba
(Japanese people eat Toshikoshi soba on December 31st!)

tenpura&soba



▼Zoni
(Japanese people eat zoni on New Year's Day!)
This is a standard New Year's dish in Japan. It contains chicken, vegetables, and mochi in a soy sauce-based soup.

zoni


▼Ringo(Apple)
(Japanese people love apples!)

ringo



▼Yakiniku
(Japanese people want to eat Yakiniku on a regular basis!)
Yakiniku goes very well with beer.

yakiniku&beer

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 

#exquisite cuisine #travel gourmet


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.

 # Office Worker Lunch # Japanese Taste # Discover Deliciousness


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?

 #deliciouslunch #tasteofjapan #officeworkerlunch




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An exciting dining out scene where you can fully enjoy Japan's food culture! Here, you'll find ramen, sushi, and yakiniku, all of which everyone loves. These tempting dishes are not only perfect for everyday meals, but are also perfect for special occasions. Ramen filled with plenty of ingredients has a piping hot soup that whets the appetite, and one bite of it spreads a warm and happy feeling. Sushi made with fresh ingredients is exquisitely delicious and brings happiness with one bite. Yakiniku is a blissful experience where juicy meat is grilled to a fragrant finish and the juices melt in your mouth. Spending time with friends and family, enjoying the meal with smiles on your face, is truly a soul-filling moment. So, why not enjoy a delicious meal out in Japan and share your happy dining experiences!
 #delicious #foodculture #happytime


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