Discover «Japanese Food» Trails with Europamundo!

A Japanese proverb says that if you have the pleasant experience of eating something you have not tasted before, your life will be lengthened by seventy‐five days. So why not try something new in Japan with Europamundo!

 

Ramen

 

Ramen noodles are worth taking a trip to Japan. Almost every region every household own a different variety. The origin of Ramen not very clear whether it is china or Japan but Japanese have taken Ramen noodles to an entire different level. You can visit Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum dedicated to their love for Ramen.

 

The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum offer many food restaurants dedicated specially to the love of Ramen. Another curious reason to be here is the set-up design it has been recreated like the streets of Tokyo in the year 1958, the same year when instant noodles were invented.

 

There are variety of Ramen to be indulge upon! The typical style you will find is broth with pork, beef or fish, the noodles dipped and shredded with leeks or green onions – Divine! Ramen noodles comes in variety the most popular are Miso, Shio, or Shoyu and list goes on.. The best cities to enjoy a bowl of Ramen can be anywhere in Japan like Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka!

 

If you happen to find a good bowl of Ramen you can thank your host with “Gochisosama Deshita” a traditional way which says “thank you for the delicious meal!” in Japanese.

 

If you are vegan or vegetarian this guide will help locate a Ramen shops in Tokyo: Vegan Ramen

 

Okonomiyaki

 

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese style savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi meaning «what you want» or «what you like» and yaki means «grill».

 

There are two major cities claiming their fame for Okonomiyaki and they are Osaka and Hiroshima. You should ideally be savoring Okonomiyaki in both the locations to decide which one you like the most. And you will be travelling to both the cities with Europamundo most of our Japan tours take you to there.

 

 

Oyakodon

 

Oyakodon a healthy option made with only egg, onion, chicken, and rice. The soft and creamy half-cooked egg combined lightly with other ingredients. A delicious and hearty pick to eat rice meal in bowl and of course with Chopsticks!

 

Before we relish further we should talk about Japanese Chopsticks etiquette. A vague guideline can be – holding and using Chopsticks the right way! Placing the chopsticks on the holder and never keep it standing inside the bowl or holding them in hand while taking or not using. Or you can simply observe locals around you!

 

What will be a better location other than to Japan to eat rice meal in bowl? And it has to the popular dish Oyakodon. The «Oyako» of Oyako-don means «parent and child», and this name refers using a chicken and eggs. Oyakodon has an interesting past it was originated in a shop specializing in chicken in Nihonbashi, Tokyo around 1890.

 

Donburi

 

Donburi: It is used in Japan which translate as «bowl». So you can expect soul satisfying meal bowl with rice, fish or meat cooked in a Sause. It is considered as a comfort meal, and if you are vegetarian you can ask for Donburi made with only vegetables.

 

 

Kaiseki Ryori

 

Kaiseki Ryori can be described as refined culinary tradition. It is not a dish but a meal which can only be met in Japan. It consists of small beautifully represented meals. It is way of dinning representation of the dishes often changes with season and weather or personal style of the chef.

 

This is usefull guide to locate few restaurants to experience – Kaiseki Ryori in Tokyo

 

If you are traveling to Japan with Europamundo you will enjoy an lunch experience at a local restaurant at «Nakamise» a popular shopping street in Asakusa district of Tokyo. We will also take you to beautiful food paradise location in Japan where you can savor Japanese food with view of Mt fuji! Meet Kawaguchiko beautiful lake town with backdrop of Mt fiji and majestic Kawaguchiko lake .

 

 

Few things to do in Kawaguchiko is taking a simple stroll near the lake, enjoy its many cafes and try local offerings like Takkoyaki or Fish Cake. We will stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), and you will experience an authentic Japanese dinner while traveling with Europamundo.

 

In Kawaguchiko you should go for Local cuisine, including the popular ‘Fuji mabushi’, a seasoned rice dish cooked with trout. The food is made with local produce and has its own fame. This a interesting guide for – » Kawaguchiko «

 

 

Street Food

 

Talking more about street food of Japan. You may find unusual yet flavorsome food in Japan like Tobiko. A term used for fish eggs. It is most widely known for its use in creating certain types of sushi. When will we be exposed to different cultures they may be unknown to us at first and food is a good way to understand new cultures. And no experience is bad experience while traveling it will always lead to something nice. Same applies to Japanese food it is different very unconventional than rest of the world’s cuisine.

 

Tokoyo can prove to be food paradise, here you can look for trendy Japanese street food from sweet cotton candy to deep fried meat snack or matcha «green tea» ice cream .. We have fond this Tokyo street food guide will take you to right spot to have lip smacking food.

 

While traveling with us you will have many occasions to indulge into Japanese street food, since almost every Europamundo tour of Japan you will visit Tokyo.

If you are in search more authentic tastes of Japan. We recommend – Matsushima a city with thousands of forested islands at bay of the Pacific Ocean and is considered one of the most attractive cities in Japan. Here you visit a magnificent «tea house» overlooking the sea and enjoy a cup of traditional tea while our guide tells us about the city while traveling with Europamundo .

 

Sushi

How can we not mention the most celebrated Japanese cuisine «Sushi» with its world over and almost every major city hosting Sushi bars !? Surprisingly not until 1820 the sushi that we relish today existed. To talk about a bit of its history «Sushi» is world’s first fast food. People in Tokyo needed something that was ready to eat and on the go. That is how Sushi was created … ‘Its’ means vinegar and the term ‘Meshi’ means rice. Sushi-making is regarded as an honored tradition and an art of national pride in Japan.