THE APPEAL OF JAPANESE FOOD

Japan is a country with a strong culture, even many people from other countries like
Japan because the culture is very unique. Besides Japan preferred because it has a strong culture,
Japan is also preferred because it has a wide variety of foods that have a distinctive flavor.
Currently, Japanese food is well known throughout the whole wide world. Japanese food is
loved by many people for many different reasons; to some people Japanese food is yummy while
to the others, Japanese food offers a very healthy diet. Some Japanese food is very popular
among the people because it has a good flavor that is okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and sushi.

Okonomiyaki is a traditional food from Osaka. In Japanese, okonomiyaki means "baked

anything you like". Okonomiyaki is usually served to eat with friends, relatives, and family.
Okonomiyaki concept is actually quite simple, namely omelet mixed with favorite ingredients,
such as beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetables. In addition to having a delicious taste,
okonomiyaki also have high nutritional content because in it there are a lot of vegetables like
cabbage and carrot are sliced into small pieces. This food will be more delicious if served with a
glass of sake (Japanese traditional alcoholic beverage) or Japanese tea.

Next, the favorite Japanese food is takoyaki. Takoyaki is also known as the "street food"
most favored in Japan. In almost every festival events, exhibitions, or concerts, takoyaki seller
can be found easily. Takoyaki also have a scent so delicious that makes everyone interested to
buy. Takoyaki is made of squid meat shaped like meatballs, then baked. The outside of takoyaki
looks crisp and savory, while the inside is soft, slightly juicy, and rich in flavor. Takoyaki can be
termed as one of the most delicious Japanese food.

The most popular Japanese food in the world community is sushi. Sushi is a dish of rice
cooked with vinegar topped with seafood (often uncooked) or made into rolls.  When raw fish is
sliced and served alone, it is known as sashimi.  When sushi is rolled around or inside of nori
(seaweed), it is called makizushi. Sushi is usually served with a special sauce called shoyu and
should be eaten in one mouthful. There are various types of sushi can be found in Japan, the
price is also different depending on its quality. If you visit Japan, sushi is mandatory food to be
enjoyed in a traditional sushi restaurant where the sushi will be prepared in front of you by the
chef and served on a conveyor belt that runs circular.
 Okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and sushi are examples of some Japanese food preferred by the
world community. Very delicious taste and many nutrients contained in these foods make people
loved it. There are many other Japanese food that delicious taste and good for health. That is why
if you are traveling to Japan you have to taste the typical Japanese food that has a distinctive
flavor such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and sushi.