Staple Foods
This grain is king in both Vietnam and Japan.
What is rice?
Raw fish and vinegared rice make up this iconic Japanese dish.
What is sushi?
In Japan, slurping noodles is considered...
What is polite or a sign of enjoyment?
Buddhist monks in China often eat this kind of diet.
What is vegetarian?
This Chinese egg is preserved until the white turns jelly-like and brown.
What is the Century egg?
This Japanese paste made from fermented soybeans is used in soups and sauces.
What is Miso?
This Vietnamese noodle soup is known for its flavorful broth and herbs.
What is pho?
In China, sticking chopsticks upright in rice symbolizes...
What is death?
Taoist food principles focus on balancing these two types of food.
What are yin and yang?
Takoyaki is a popular Japanese street food made from batter and cooked in a round mold. What is the main ingredient?
What is octopus?
Mala peppercorns are famous in this spicy Chinese region.
What is Sichuan?
This Japanese noodle soup is often topped with egg, pork, and seaweed.
What is ramen?
In Korea, this person must eat first.
Who is the eldest?
In Vietnam, what French influence appears in bánh mì?
What is the baguette (or pate)?
These chewy creatures are eaten for their texture in China.
What are sea cucumbers?
Korea uses this fermented cabbage dish as a staple side.
What is kimchi?
This light and small Cantonese-style Chinese meal is often served in bamboo steamers.
What is dim sum?
This utensil is used differently in Vietnamese culture: hold your bowl close!
What are chopsticks?
Both Shinto and this religion influence Japanese food.
What is Buddhism?
These dim sum items are not for the faint-hearted.
What are chicken feet?
This sweet-sour-salty Thai staple is made from fermented anchovies.
What is fish sauce?
This Thai dish is green and is made with coconut milk, Thai basil, and green chilies.
What is green curry?
In China, tapping the table with fingers when tea is poured means…
What is "Thank You"?
This Islamic ethnic group in China eats halal and avoids pork.
Who are the Hui or Uighur?
This cold Chinese appetizer is made from a sea creature and tastes chewy and refreshing.
What is Jelly Fish salad?