Japanese Street Food: 6 Must-Try Dishes

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From yakisoba to mochi, be sure to try these seven popular Japanese street foods on your next trip to Japan.  Read the full list, along with recommendations on where to find each food here: https://rebrand.ly/045m2v4  Read more about traditional Japanese food: https://rebrand.ly/enmx29z  Plan your trip with AFAR's travel guide to Japan: https://rebrand.ly/djku649  ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  0:23 Takoyaki 0:39 Okonomiyaki 1:01 Yakisoba 1:19 Taiyaki 1:35 Dango 1:55 Mochi

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00:00 Japan's distinctive cuisine is known throughout the world and draws millions of tourists every

00:06 year.

00:07 But you don't necessarily need a restaurant reservation for a delicious meal because some

00:12 of Japan's most memorable foods are found on the street.

00:16 Here are some of the staples you should try on your next visit.

00:25 Takoyaki is a staple in Japan's street food scene.

00:29 The main ingredients of these savory snacks are flour-based batter and octopus, which

00:34 are then cooked in a molded pan to give it its ball shape.

00:41 Okonomiyaki is Japan's take on the savory pancake.

00:46 This dish is cooked on a griddle with ingredients like wheat flour batter, cabbage, meat, and

00:51 seafood.

00:52 It's usually topped with a Worcestershire-based sauce, mayonnaise, dried seaweed flakes, and

00:59 bonito flakes.

01:04 If you're craving some fried noodles on the go, order yakisoba.

01:09 While stir-fried noodles take the spotlight on this dish, yakisoba usually incorporates

01:13 other ingredients like meat and chopped vegetables.

01:21 Taiyaki may look like a fish out of water, but these pastries are actually sweet treats.

01:27 Taiyaki is usually filled with a red bean paste, but more modern fillings may include

01:31 custard or chocolate.

01:37 Dongo is a street food made out of glutinous rice flour and water, which is then shaped

01:41 into white spheres and put on a skewer.

01:44 Dongo can be flavored with toppings like sweet soy sauce glaze or red bean paste, making

01:50 for a versatile, chewy snack.

01:57 Mochi is a Japanese rice cake that's traditionally made by pounding steamed sticky rice with

02:02 a wooden mallet.

02:04 Mochi has a chewy texture like dongo and comes in plenty of shapes, flavors, and beautiful

02:09 designs.

02:13 What's your favorite Japanese street food?

02:16 Leave a comment below.

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02:21 For more tips and ideas to help you plan your next trip to Japan, check the links in the

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02:29 Safe travels!

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