Japanese food

[Leviathan Mist]

I'm going to the Japanese market next week, and I'd like some suggestions on what food to buy. Also, discuss Japanese food in this thread. :D

[Kanashimi]

I got a chance to try "mochi" ice cream at Anime Makiba, and it was so weird that I wasn't sure what I thought until way after I tried it. The best way I can describe it is like ice cream dough, it tasted good if you like sweet things, but it was just so odd. I think I'm more fascinated with it than anything, but if you get a chance to try it I suggest it.

I'm not sure if this would be something commonly sold at a Japanese store, there's not many in my area so I don't know.

[Leviathan Mist]

I'll look for it. Last time I went, I got a small tub of green tea ice cream, and I loved it! I'm gonna have to get a bigger tub this time. I also love Japanese milk tea.

[ZshadowX]

Beef Bowl you know from yoshinoya
or gyūdon, oh god they are sooo good, let see its a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a sauce
~ be nice

[twillÿ]

Dango.

That is all. #nofighting

[Cameron]

Pocky! Raman! Sushi! All the stuff you have all the time! NOTHING NEW OR GOOD!

But really, Pocky. Get the strawberry kind! Or the milk kind! Really good they are...

[Leviathan Mist]

I've never tried dango, but judging from its wikipedia article, it looks tasty. That beef bowl also sounds good. I'm hungry now.

You can get Pocky and sushi at any supermarket these days, I don't necessarily have to go to a Japanese specialty market for those... but I must admit, the strawberry Pocky IS the best kind.

[ClearMetalVoltar]

sadly the onlt japanese food ive ever tasted is the maruchan noodles that i buy ingredients for to try to emulate authentic ramen. theres no japanese restruants around here either. all chinese :(

[Cerulaine]

Chocolate Pocky is the best, don't listen to Cameron! XD

[moonhawk81]

Hey, I don't know the name, but my imouto Sawa sent me some rice crackers back in March that are traditionally made and eaten for Hina-Matsuri, a girls' festival celebrated on 03 March (at least this year). They were colored and slightly flavored, and quite good. As for the Pocky, my kids actually prefer Yan-Yan, whatever the flavor.

[chefofdeath]

well it all depends on what ur want to eat u can go with sushi ..... some udon which is great if prepared right ..... tampura vegies ...... or some tonkatsu pork which is nice with some rice ..... i got a few japanese cook books so if u want i can give u some recipes just let me know

[ScrumYummy]

I love those crunchy rice/sea-weed snacks that are flavored with tamari (soy sauce). So gooooood <3

I don't really make a lot of japanese food at home though. There's a sushi or a curry house on practically every block where I live, so I just go out for it.

[Leviathan Mist]

Oh em gee...I can't believe I forgot about Yakisoba! Last time I went to a Japanese restaurant, I scarfed down about 5 plates of that stuff - and I usually don't eat very much at all.

[chefofdeath]

Anyone Drink or know of any good sakes i ve had quite a few but i am still on the hunt for other great styles of sake..... so far ive had Dewazakura Oka , Meibo Yowano Tsuki, and Masumi Okuden Kantsukuri

[Leviathan Mist]

I don't drink sake, but I picked up some more milk tea and green tea ice cream yesterday. Also got some Aloe, that stuff is surprisingly good... and of course, strawberry Pocky.

[chefofdeath]

I don't drink sake, but I picked up some more milk tea and green tea ice cream yesterday. Also got some Aloe, that stuff is surprisingly good... and of course, strawberry Pocky.

heh are u old enough to drink ?

[Leviathan Mist]

heh are u old enough to drink ?

Of course, I just don't like alcoholic drinks in general :P

[chefofdeath]

I find that to be sad ..... have u given them a chance its not like the whole world drinks to get wasted ...... like my self i drink to chill when i am at a party or at a pool house drinking and hangin out

[Leviathan Mist]

I sure have. I don't like the taste of alcohol, and it makes me feel ill when I drink it. I'm not one of those staunch anti-alcohol freaks, so don't get the wrong idea. Other people can drink all they want, I don't care. However, it's my personal choice not to drink, there's nothing sad about that.

[chefofdeath]

i get what ur saying but as a chef not being able to eat or drink something just makes me sad is all i am not trying to force u to drink just wanted to know is all

[SaiQ]

Some Japanese super markets have Ahi Poki, which is like raw tuna served over the counter cheap.

[Nirvash_Redemption]

Sushi, pocky, ramune, Udon, Pho[Korean, but still good],and yakisoba are the only foods i had that are japanese, save the Pho. Any suggestions as to what i should try next or make?

[chefofdeath]

have u tried any tempura fish and vegetables

[Leviathan Mist]

Tempura is good stuff..

Oh em gee...when I went to Todai restaurant, they made some killer crepes. I know crepes aren't Japanese, but they were sooo goooood *drool*

[moonhawk81]

I was at a Japanese cafe recently in Collierville, TN, and ordered a bento box. I don't have a clue what half the stuff was, but it all tasted pretty good. Still, it's the first time I've been able to order a bento box. **soooooooooo happy--must stop smiling--scaring small children**

[ZshadowX]

I was at a Japanese cafe recently in Collierville, TN, and ordered a bento box. I don't have a clue what half the stuff was, but it all tasted pretty good. Still, it's the first time I've been able to order a bento box. **soooooooooo happy--must stop smiling--scaring small children**

can someone explain whats a Bento Box

I have no idea what that is#tooembarrassed

[moonhawk81]

can someone explain whats a Bento Box

I have no idea what that is#tooembarrassed

It's like a lunchbox packed with great-tasting unidentifiable yummy stuff. But in the restaurant, it's more like a segmented wooden tray so packed. . .

[Leviathan Mist]

I've had a Bento box, I forgot the name of the place I went to but it was very good, I loved it. I have pics from that day on my facebook!

[moonhawk81]

I've had a Bento box, I forgot the name of the place I went to but it was very good, I loved it. I have pics from that day on my facebook!

Yay for yummy stuff! But since I don't have facebook, I'll just have to imagine. . .

[ZshadowX]

It's like a lunchbox packed with great-tasting unidentifiable yummy stuff. But in the restaurant, it's more like a segmented wooden tray so packed. . .

so basically its a Lunch box then,

*scratches his head

[moonhawk81]

so basically its a Lunch box then,

*scratches his head

If taken to go, then yes. If eaten at the restaurant, more like a tray. Traditionally, they're wooden or bamboo segmented boxes with lids. As you can imagine, they are carried with the lid upwards, else much yummy will end up on the ground or on your leg.

[chefofdeath]

today i went to get something to eat and found this place that had fried udon i was curious and had to try it and it was great

[christmas4477]

All I've had are pocky and ramune. Sure, everyone's had ramen, but not too many have had real ramen. I'd like to try some eventually, since most anime make it look really good. Same thing with curry.

[Kibs]

All I've had are pocky and ramune. Sure, everyone's had ramen, but not too many have had real ramen. I'd like to try some eventually, since most anime make it look really good. Same thing with curry.
There's a Japanese steakhouse near here, it's really good, I highly doubt it's purely authentic, but it's about the closest to real Japanese food I've had.

But I don't see anything particularly intriguing about food from other cultures. Most of it can really boil down to the basic food groups, grains, dairy, vegetables, and meat. Just how they're prepared is all of the difference.

[chefofdeath]

my uncle that i had no idea existed lives in japan and wants to help me start a resturant in japan

[moonhawk81]

But what would it be? Japanese food or American?

[chefofdeath]

well i want to learn japanese food when i get up there

[moonhawk81]

For yourself, certainly. But don't you think that your customers might want the chance to eat authentic American? You know, something besides the ubiquitous McDonald's. Just a thought.

[chefofdeath]

thats part of my plan heh .... sence i am learning french style cooking atm twards the end of graduating there is a ethnics cooking class so i will take in a few other styles aswell

[moonhawk81]

Let me know when you're up and running! My 8 years Navy were as an MS (cook), and I have years more experience in civi restaurants. My specialities are Coon_ss (both Cajun & Creole, and their combination), traditional Southern, and Italian. C'est bon!

[Leviathan Mist]

thats part of my plan heh .... sence i am learning french style cooking atm twards the end of graduating there is a ethnics cooking class so i will take in a few other styles aswell

By that time, I might actually have enough money to travel to Japan, so I can stop by your restaurant. :P

[moonhawk81]

Let's all stop by! Chef is gonna buy franchise rights for Waffle House and Whataburger, opening the world's first Whatawaffle in Tokyo, Japan. Hot waffle on a toasted bun with pepper gravy for dipping. . .

[soundbreaker]

Chocolate Pocky is the best, don't listen to Cameron! XD
Second. Chocolate Pocky rocks.

Let's all stop by! Chef is gonna buy franchise rights for Waffle House and Whataburger, opening the world's first Whatawaffle in Tokyo, Japan. Hot waffle on a toasted bun with pepper gravy for dipping. . .
#srstable ...I'd try it.


Okonomiyaki. Japanese pizza. Good stuff.
Don't go for the Asahi beer though. Not so good.

Also, dunno if it counts ('cause it's not Japanese), but I've been eating a lot of MiGoreng noodles (partly because they're awesome, and partly because I got 15 packets for $6).