03/08/2026
To be honestβ¦ sometimes you are just scrolling peacefully, then you see a video of Japanese food and suddenly you are hungry. π
The food is steaming, the presentation is beautiful, the noodles are being pulled with chopsticks, and youβre sitting there thinking:
βWhat exactly are they eating? And where can I get this? ππ
Japanese food has become very popular online because it is not only delicious-looking, but also very different from what many of us are used to.
And no, it is NOT just sushi!
Here are some Japanese foods you should know π
π£ 1. SUSHI
Sushi is probably the most famous Japanese food around the world.
It is usually made with specially prepared rice and can contain seafood, vegetables or other fillings. Some pieces are wrapped in seaweed, while others are topped with different ingredients.
The colourful presentation alone can make you want to try it! π
π 2. RAMEN
If you love noodles, this one might be for you.
Ramen is a bowl of noodles served in a hot, tasty broth. It can come with eggs, meat, vegetables and other toppings.
Imagine coming home tired and being handed a big steaming bowl of ramen. π©π₯
That is serious comfort food!
π€ 3. TEMPURA
Tempura is for people who love crispy food.
Seafood or vegetables are covered in a light batter and fried until crispy, then served with dipping sauce.
The crunch when you bite into it? π€€
Definitely something I would be curious to try.
π 4. ONIGIRI
Onigiri is basically a Japanese rice ball, often wrapped partly in seaweed and filled with different ingredients.
It looks simple, but it is a very popular Japanese food and is easy to carry around.
Sometimes simple food really is the best food.
π₯ 5. OKONOMIYAKI
This one is interesting!
Okonomiyaki is a savoury Japanese pancake made with ingredients such as cabbage and other toppings.
It is usually covered with special sauce and mayonnaise, and sometimes topped with bonito flakes.
It looks completely different from the pancakes many of us know. π
π‘ 6. DANGO
And then we have dango!
These are soft, chewy rice dumplings usually served on sticks.
They come in different colours and can be covered with sweet sauces.
They look so cute that you might want to take pictures before eating them. ππΈ
One thing I find interesting is how much attention is given to presentation.
Even simple food can be arranged beautifully.
There are also so many different textures soft, crunchy, chewy, steaming, crispy and creamy.
That is probably one reason Japanese food videos are so satisfying to watch.
But now let's bring this conversation home. π
If someone gave you a free trip to Japan and said:
βPick ONE Japanese food to try first.
Which one are you choosing?
π£ Sushi
π Ramen
π€ Tempura
π Onigiri
π₯ Okonomiyaki
π‘ Dango
And please be honestβ¦ which one looks delicious to you and which one are you NOT touching? ππ