a special JAPAN post...
i won't post about a specific restaurant, but just about general eating practices over here. food is a passion of the Japanese so I am finding that most pleasant.
japanese food goes way beyond just the teriyaki and tempura that we have back in the states...
- red bean (anko) is a staple of their diet here. you will find anko in almost EVERY single pastry/dessert served in japan.
- they love the pork. you won't find as much beef offered in dishes/at restaurants over here. they love fatty bacon and thick pieces of pork. takes some getting used to, but im getting there.
- sushi here is fabulous. so fresh and so affordable in every market. i honestly think the different taste of the soy sauce makes a huge difference too. the soy sauce here is a bit sweeter and thicker than it is in the states.
- mayonnaise and nori (seaweed) is bound to creep up in 90% of the dishes you order anywhere over here.
- chocolate and desserts: the sweetness is understated in a lot of their desserts, so its actually really nice and you appreciate flavor more than just the sugar.
- you better LOVE noodles and rice cause you will be eating it EVERY single meal. no lie. i didnt finish the rice at one of my schools and the kids were scared that i disliked rice. another teacher explained that i enjoy rice, but cant eat more than a cup at each and every meal.
- individually wrapped snacks. honestly, everything is about the packaging here. you can buy a package of cookies, but inside, each cookie will be individually wrapped. soo nice.. portion control.
-its more than acceptable to buy your meals at convenience stores (7 elevens and ampms abound over here)- bento boxes are everywhere and sooo good and generally really healthy. and you wont spend more than $5 on it.
-the japanese find a way to combine things like peaches and bell peppers (a juice box i had bought) and manage to make it work. crazy fashion combinations translate into crazy food combinations that just work...
i can go on and on, but will stop. come over to japan and i will share a meal with you!
sayonara...ganbatte!
melissa
i won't post about a specific restaurant, but just about general eating practices over here. food is a passion of the Japanese so I am finding that most pleasant.
japanese food goes way beyond just the teriyaki and tempura that we have back in the states...
- red bean (anko) is a staple of their diet here. you will find anko in almost EVERY single pastry/dessert served in japan.
- they love the pork. you won't find as much beef offered in dishes/at restaurants over here. they love fatty bacon and thick pieces of pork. takes some getting used to, but im getting there.
- sushi here is fabulous. so fresh and so affordable in every market. i honestly think the different taste of the soy sauce makes a huge difference too. the soy sauce here is a bit sweeter and thicker than it is in the states.
- mayonnaise and nori (seaweed) is bound to creep up in 90% of the dishes you order anywhere over here.
- chocolate and desserts: the sweetness is understated in a lot of their desserts, so its actually really nice and you appreciate flavor more than just the sugar.
- you better LOVE noodles and rice cause you will be eating it EVERY single meal. no lie. i didnt finish the rice at one of my schools and the kids were scared that i disliked rice. another teacher explained that i enjoy rice, but cant eat more than a cup at each and every meal.
- individually wrapped snacks. honestly, everything is about the packaging here. you can buy a package of cookies, but inside, each cookie will be individually wrapped. soo nice.. portion control.
-its more than acceptable to buy your meals at convenience stores (7 elevens and ampms abound over here)- bento boxes are everywhere and sooo good and generally really healthy. and you wont spend more than $5 on it.
-the japanese find a way to combine things like peaches and bell peppers (a juice box i had bought) and manage to make it work. crazy fashion combinations translate into crazy food combinations that just work...
i can go on and on, but will stop. come over to japan and i will share a meal with you!
sayonara...ganbatte!
melissa
