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Street food culture is less prevalent in Japan compared to other Asian countries like Thailand or Taiwan. While regular night markets are relatively uncommon, Japanese food vendors take to the streets in packs during the hundreds of festivals which take place across the country each year, with some vendors moving from city to city every night. Today I am going to discuss about the 5 Amazing, mouth watering Street Foods in Japan that you must try if you are visiting Japan.
Takoyaki
Takoyaki literally translates to ‘octopus fried,’ an appropriate name for this popular dish consisting of fried balls of batter filled with octopus, green onions, ginger, and tempura pieces. The crispy takoyaki balls are usually topped with more green onions, along with fish shavings, mayonnaise, and a special takoyaki sauce, similar to Worcester sauce. Although the octopus makes the dish sound bizarre, it is actually surprisingly mild and pleasantly gooey. Takoyaki vendors are particularly prevalent on the streets of Osaka, where the dish originated, but can be found in pretty much any Japanese city.
Kare Pan
Kare pan is a type of okazu pan, a term used to describe breads filled with different kinds of savory ingredients. Made of slightly sweet dough that has been breaded and deep fried, a kare pan has rich Japanese curry at its center. Japanese curry is quite different than other Asian curries, with a dark color and a comparatively mild flavor. With its wonderfully crispy outside and soft interior, a kare pan makes for an unusual but tasty Japanese snack.
Gyoza
Gyoza originated in China, where they’re known as jiaozi, but they’re also very popular in Japan. These deep-fried dumplings are typically filled with a mixture of ground pork, green onion, nira chives, cabbage, garlic ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. The dumplings are usually served in groups of six and eaten alongside a special dipping sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar. You’ll find them served in izakaya and ramen shops, but they also make frequent appearances at festivals and street markets.
Shioyaki
Shioyaki is an extremely simple yet surprisingly flavorful snack, consisting of baked fish served on a stick. Mackerel (saba) is a common catch off the coast of Japan and therefore it is often used to create this dish. The fish is seasoned only with salt to enhance the flavor of its flaky meat. While saba shioyaki can often be found being grilled up at festival street stalls, a similar dish called tai no shioyaki (salt-grilled sea bream) is actually part of traditional New Year feasts.
Korokke
Similar to crêpes, korokke is a Japanese spin on a classic French dish. Consisting of mashed potatoes or cream sauce surrounded by a breaded and deep-fried patty, korokke are inspired by French croquettes. Casual and satisfyingly greasy, korokke can come with a variety of other fillings, with certain areas of the country specializing in regional variations. When sold by street vendors a korokke is served wrapped in paper, making it easy to hold and eat.
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