Popular Japanese Foods Loved Worldwide

Sushi

This famous Japanese dish features vinegar-seasoned rice paired with raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and egg.
From nigiri to rolls, sushi highlights fresh ingredients.

Recommend Japanese sushi

Ramen

Ramen’s tasty broth with curly noodles can have miso, soy sauce, salt, or tonkotsu base.
Toppings like chashu pork, egg, seaweed, and green onions customize each bowl.

Recommend japanese ramen

Tempura

The light, crispy batter of tempura encases ingredients like shrimp, vegetables, or fish. Made fresh when ordered, it’s often served with rice and miso soup.

Recommend japanese Tempura

Yakitori

These bite-sized grilled skewers offer savory and sweet flavors.
Yakitori features chicken as well as vegetables in tasty tare sauce or salt.

Okonomiyaki

Meaning “cooked as you like it,” okonomiyaki satisfies with a variety of ingredients.
The savory Japanese pancake is flipped with a spatula for even cooking.

Try Favorite Japanese Dishes

When visiting Japan, enjoy these popular foods and discover more local specialties around the country.