On this Yakitori menu one can order many different parts of the chicken; thighs, skin, liver and uterus. Uterus?? Does that qualify for bizarre food.
Almost any part can be used for yakitori which simple translates to "grilled chicken speared on sticks".
Yakitori spots dot Ginza and throughout Japan and are regular after work gathering spots for many. Bustling and unpretentious, Yakitoria's are a fun and cheap meal and what we fondly refer to as "beer food".
Ramon Noddles...nothing better. Our first lunch stop day #1 in Japan. We joined the "salarymen" for one of the simple but amazing staples of an ordinary Japanese diet... a bowl of noodles. At this spot in Ginza district, you choose your selection from a vending machine and then take the ticket to the single waiter who works with the single cook. Japanese efficiency at it's best!
After a long night of partying Osaka-style, I was given a big glass of Saki from this eatterie's owner. The photo evidence speaks for itself...I dont smoke!
Hibachi(Japanese: 火鉢, literally "fire bowl") is a traditional Japanese heating device. It consists of a round, cylindrical or a box-shaped open-topped container, made from or lined with a heatproof material and designed to hold burning charcoal.
Hibachi eatteries generally include a menu of raw meats and vegitables which customers cook themselves. Another great beer food.
Shabu Shabu. A Japanese variant of hot pot. The dish is related to sukiyaki in style, where both use thinly sliced meat and vegetables, and usually served with dipping sauces. However, it is starkly different in taste; shabu-shabu is more savory and less sweet than sukiyaki. It is considered a winter dish but is eaten year-round.
More Noodles. Reasonable priced, filling and delicious.
A variant of Shabu Shabu we had in Osaka, but truely fire bowl..hot
One of our favorite beer foods - Squid balls or is Takoyaki. They are make of flour with either prawns or otocupus inside. It is made into the shape of a ball about the size of a microphone and usually eat it with sweet sauce and sprinkling of green nori flakes on top. This snack is very very popular in Japan and was originated in Osaka. So while in Osaka, you definately have to try it! This snack can be found in many places including street vendors.
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