Japanese Food Glossary 日本料理

  • Published on : 27/04/2022
  • by : Japan Experience

What is the main Japanese food vocabulary?

Here is an A-Z glossary of Japanese food words and phrases. Further information on many of the listed Japanese food terms is available via accompanying links, plus information on related food products and Japanese ingredients.

Kaiseki, japanese food

An exemple of kaiseki meal

Yakitori at a Food Festival

Yakitori at a Food Festival

© Joel Hadley Jr

Sausages at a Food Festival

Sausages at a Food Festival

© Joel Hadley Jr

Japanese soba noodles ready to boil

Japanese soba noodles ready to boil

Kumano Kodo nabe cuisine

Kumano Kodo nabe cuisine

Set of sushi

Set of sushi

Takoyaki octopus balls at Osaka

Takoyaki octopus balls at Osaka

Kaiseki : japanese traditional meal

Kaiseki : japanese traditional meal

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