Tokyo Facts File #2 - Tokyo Food and Restaurants

Tokyo RestaurantsApart from monjayaki, there is of course, some
In 2007, Tokyo caused an uproar in the world of finefantastic Japanese food to be had in Tokyo. Make
cooking and cuisine by turning the tables on Paris andsure at least one of these dishes is on your vacation
taking the majority of the stars for the quality andmenu:
range of dishes available in Tokyo restaurants.- Sushi or Sashimi - Whether you like it in slices with
Personally, I think the award is well deserved. Therewasabi and soy sauce or as finger food with rice, raw
are many excellent restaurants in Tokyo and thefish in Tokyo is a delicious treat. It ranges in price from
choices available range from European to Middle200 yen for a single plate and can go up, depending
Eastern, Australian to Chinese, Indian to South Eastwhere you eat and the fame of the chef, to 40,000
Asian and, of course, the full gambit of home-grownyen and more for a full meal. Whatever your budget,
Japanese recipes.give this one a whirl.
- Tempura - Lightly battered vegetables and fish
Are There Any Foods Special To Tokyo?dipped in sauce. When you're served the best, this is a
Of course, Tokyo food if we are being strict about it ismelt in the mouth meal.
Japanese in nature, still, there is one famous speciality- Yakitori - Meat eaters will love this one. Very similar
that is particular to the city that you might want to try.to a kebab and presented in two styles: salty or
Investigate the back streets of Tsukishima, a district insweet.
Tokyo, and you'll find lots of places selling a dish called- Tofu - I never knew that tofu could be served in so
monjayaki.many different ways until I came to Japan. This one is
Monjayaki is the sister dish to the more popular, anda very healthy choice for those watching their diet.
perhaps better known outside Japan, okonimayaki- Shabu Shabu - A bowl of hot broth, thinly sliced
which originates from Osaka and Hiroshima.pieces of meat and vegetables to make a stew when
Okonimayaki is often referred to in English asyou're ready. Pick up the meat with your chopsticks
'Japanese pizza' because of its circular shape and theand then swish it in the broth really quickly to brown it.
way it is served. The two dishes are in fact veryIf you want to, dip it in sauce and that's it. You're ready
similar. The major difference is that monjayaki, insteadto eat.
of being sliced, is eaten straight from the grill and isWant to know more about Tokyo food and things to
slightly runny in texture. I wouldn't describe it as ado in Tokyo while you're here? I've put together all the
gourmet meal but it is definitely a taste of Tokyo.best bits to help you plan your trip on my website
Best Japanese Food To Trybelow.