Beans, Beans, Beans!
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Street Eats & Festival Treats
Lost in Translation
100
These sticky fermented soybeans are often eaten over rice for breakfast.
What is Natto?
100
This sweet red bean paste is commonly used in traditional wagashi.
What is the Anko.
100
This noodle soup dish originally came from China.
What is Ramen?
100
These round balls are filled with octopus and cooked in special molded pans.
What is takoyaki?
100
This dish literally means “parent and child bowl.”
What is Oyakodon?
200
This clear soybean-based sauce is commonly poured over sushi and sashimi.
What is Soy Sauce (Shoyu)?
200
This fish-shaped cake is typically filled with red bean paste or custard.
What is Taiyaki?
200
This deep-fried battered dish was introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders.
What is Tempura?
200
This savory pancake can contain cabbage, meat, and seafood.
What is okonomiyaki?
200
This word literally means “rice bowl,” and refers to a dish served over a bowl of rice.
What is Donburi?
300
This thin sheet made from soybeans is used to wrap inari sushi.
What is Aburaage?
300
This chewy rice cake is traditionally eaten during New Year celebrations.
What is Mochi?
300
This dish was introduced to Japan by the British Navy.
What is Japanese curry?
300
These grilled skewers are commonly sold at festivals and may include chicken or vegetables.
What is yakitori?
300
This word means “raw slices.”
What is Sashimi?
400
This fermented soybean paste is used in miso soup.
What is Miso?
400
This shaved ice dessert is popular during Japanese summer festivals.
What is kakigori?
400
This breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet was inspired by European schnitzel.
What is tonkatsu?
400
This grilled sweet potato snack is popular in autumn.
What is yaki imo?
400
This word means “lunch box.”
What is bento?
500
This block of pressed soybean curd is often served in soups or fried.
What is Tofu?
500
This layered sponge cake introduced by the Portuguese is famous in Nagasaki.
What is castella?
500
This popular Japanese item was adapted from French cuisine.
What is korokke?
500
This soy-glazed rice dumpling is often served on a stick.
What is mitarashi dango?
500
This word literally means “grilled meat.”
What is Yakiniku?