| Tokyo Restaurants | | | | Apart from monjayaki, there is of course, some |
| In 2007, Tokyo caused an uproar in the world of fine | | | | fantastic Japanese food to be had in Tokyo. Make |
| cooking and cuisine by turning the tables on Paris and | | | | sure at least one of these dishes is on your vacation |
| taking the majority of the stars for the quality and | | | | menu: |
| 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. There | | | | wasabi and soy sauce or as finger food with rice, raw |
| are many excellent restaurants in Tokyo and the | | | | fish in Tokyo is a delicious treat. It ranges in price from |
| choices available range from European to Middle | | | | 200 yen for a single plate and can go up, depending |
| Eastern, Australian to Chinese, Indian to South East | | | | where you eat and the fame of the chef, to 40,000 |
| Asian and, of course, the full gambit of home-grown | | | | yen 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 is | | | | melt 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 in | | | | sweet. |
| 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, and | | | | a 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 as | | | | you're ready. Pick up the meat with your chopsticks |
| 'Japanese pizza' because of its circular shape and the | | | | and then swish it in the broth really quickly to brown it. |
| way it is served. The two dishes are in fact very | | | | If you want to, dip it in sauce and that's it. You're ready |
| similar. The major difference is that monjayaki, instead | | | | to eat. |
| of being sliced, is eaten straight from the grill and is | | | | Want to know more about Tokyo food and things to |
| slightly runny in texture. I wouldn't describe it as a | | | | do 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 Try | | | | below. |