Japanese Food Culture
A chewy Japanese sweet made from glutinous rice flour, often filled with red bean paste
What is mochi?
The hamburger originated in this country
What is the United States?
Found in Thailand, this stir-fried noodle dish is a street food classic
What is Pad Thai?
Kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi
What is South Korea?
The red-and-white colonel’s chicken empire
What is KFC?
A popular noodle dish with regional variations such as miso and tonkotsu
What is Ramen?
This Italian dish uses layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese
What is Lasagna?
India’s crispy fried snack, often filled with spicy potatoes and peas
What is Samosa?
Hotdogs, Burgers, Donuts
What is the United States?
This fast-food chain’s golden arches were originally part of the building’s structure
What is McDonald’s?
The phrase said before eating, meaning “I humbly receive.”
What is Itadakimasu?
Originally created to use up stale bread, this Italian salad mixes tomatoes, onions, and olive oil
What is panzanella?
Sold at Baseball games, this sausage in a bun
What is a Hot Dog?
In this country, people slurp noodles to show appreciation, not rudeness
What is Japan?
“Have it your way.”
What is Burger King?
Bento boxes often feature this ball-shaped rice snack wrapped in seaweed.
What is Onigiri?
The first “TV dinner” in 1953 was marketed by this brand after a Thanksgiving turkey surplus
What is Swanson?
This snack from Peru uses citrus juice to “cook” raw fish
What is ceviche?
Its national drink is mate, shared from a communal gourd using a metal straw
What is Argentina?
This brand’s “melts in your mouth, not in your hand” slogan was created for soldiers in WWII
What is M&M’s ?
Traditionally served during New Year celebrations, this dish symbolises long life and is made with buckwheat noodles
What is Toshikoshi soba?
This Scandinavian dish of fermented fish became an internet challenge for its strong smell
What is surströmming?
Originating in Nigeria, this deep-fried bean fritter is both breakfast and street food
What is akara?
Sushi, miso soup, and tempura
What is Japan?
This brand sells over 300 flavors of candy from matcha to wasabi.