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For us, vegetarians, travelling around the world is not so easy when it comes to food. The choices are often limited and sometimes not even readily available mainly in Asian countries, more so because of the language barrier. So, when I was travelling to Japan for two weeks, I had my reservations about finding vegetarian food. As a precaution, I carried readymade food packets as always. But I came back happily without using any of those. I discovered enough Japanese vegetarian options and to say the least had a gastronomical affair with the Japanese cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food in Japan is unique and like nowhere else in the world. From Mochis to Okonomiyaki to Onigiris. It’s a delight for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Japanese people love their food, and it reflects in the dishes and presentation. Vegetarian food in Japan might not be readily available, but with little knowledge about the overall food scene, one can reap the advantage of its culinary paradise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tried a lot of Japanese specialities and loved them to the core. Trust me when I tell you even the mushrooms and onions taste differently and yummy then how amazing the food scene of Japan would really be. Here is the list of all the fantastic dishes that I tried on my trip. (salivating through and through while writing this)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the top 10 Japanese Vegetarian Dishes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meals on the heavier side<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/span><\/strong><\/em>Bento Box<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong><\/em>has to be my most favourite meal in Japan. It’s a very common single-portion take-out meal. It comes in a small box which is divided in compartments to carry different food items and just the right amount for one person. It contains two types of Japanese rice, steamed vegetables, fried Kurumabu(wheat gluten), tofu and ginger. I bought them a couple of times from Tokyo station before travelling on a bullet train, and they were the lifesavers on long train journeys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They cost anywhere between 800-1000 yen. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Okonomiyaki<\/span><\/strong> is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients. Okonomi, meaning ‘how you like,’ and yaki meaning ‘cooked’ which is most commonly fried. I had it twice – once with cabbage and veggies and the second time with noodles and cheese. This dish itself is quite fulfilling for a single person. I chose restaurants where it was made in front of me, which is how it is made. So, I could see the ingredients that were used.
They cost anywhere between 600-1000 yen. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Noodles and cheese Okonomiyaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Ramen and Udon<\/span> <\/strong>– These both noodles are wheat-based. The only difference between the two are, Udon is thicker and lighter in colour, and Ramen is thinner and has a darker colour. If you like these two, then your trip to Japan is anyway sorted because this is something that you can get easily anywhere. I have had both of them a couple of times, and I loved it each time. The only thing to keep in mind is to ask the ingredients of the broth, which is often made from chicken or pork stock. The ones which I had were tomato cheese-base and potato-base.
They cost anywhere between 800-1200 yen. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheesy ramen with a tomato base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lighter snack items <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4. Dango<\/strong><\/span> is a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko (rice flour), and it comes in different flavours. I tried two flavours, Mitarashi which was a warm, soft grilled mochi ball covered in a sweet soy sauce and Hanami Dango, which is available during the Sakura\/Cherry Blossom season. These scrumptious Dangos are available almost everywhere, including convenience stores. Perfect for in-between snacks or on the go.
They cost 200 yen per stick.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These are Hanami dango – enjoyed during cherry blossom season in Japan. Hanami means flower viewing \ud83d\ude00 the pink and white sweet dumplings consist of sweetened rice flour and the green one tastes a bit more earthy as it\u2019s mixed with yomogi grass \ud83d\ude0d Gonna be posting all the dishes that I have had in Japan \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 so stay tuned. Also if you want to take a look at more travel pics check @little_things_we_do – – – – #japanesefood #hanamidango #hanami #riceflour #japantourism #japan #cherryblossom #japanesedango #japanigram #tokyo #kyoto #osaka #inarishrine #foodsofjapan #foodofinstagram #japandelicacy<\/a><\/p>

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