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Below is a list of some of the common spices, pastes and sauces that tourists are likely going to encounter at <a href=e2040.html>restaurants</a>:</p> <h3>Sauces</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards" data-id="spotlist0" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shoyu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_shoyu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Shoyu (soy sauce)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of virtually all restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Shoyu is the most widely used condiment in Japanese cuisine and found in or added to a large number of dishes. The fermented <a href=e2045.html>soybean</a> product adds depth to a dish when cooked together or when used as a dipping sauce like for <a href=e2038.html>sushi</a>. There are different types of soy sauce, including light and dark ones. Soy sauce is produced across the country, and places particularly famous for the product are <a href=/list/e1212.html>Chiba Prefecture</a> and <a href=e5434.html>Shodoshima Island</a>. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="tsuyu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_dashijoyu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Tsuyu</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as soup or dipping sauce at udon, soba and tempura restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Tsuyu is a soy sauce-based condiment that contains a variety of other ingredients and is used for various dishes. The two most popular types of tsuyu are men-tsuyu, which contains seafood-based soup stock and is used in <a href=/r/e105.html>udon</a>, <a href=e2341.html>soba</a> and somen dishes as soup or dipping sauce, and ten-tsuyu, which is used as a dipping sauce for <a href=/r/e106.html>tempura</a> and contains mirin and sugar. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="ponzu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_ponzu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Ponzu</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as a dipping sauce at certain restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Ponzu is a sauce made with soy sauce and the juice of a citrus fruit. The tart sauce has a light, clean and savory flavor. Ponzu is usually provided as a dipping sauce for <a href=e2315.html>hot pot</a> and seafood dishes, and sometimes would be mixed with grated <a href=e2346.html>daikon</a> to counter oily ingredients. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="su" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_osu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Su (vinegar)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of restaurants serving gyoza</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The two most common vinegars used in Japanese dishes are rice vinegar (kome-su) and mixed grain and wheat vinegar (kokumotsu-su). The former is typically the vinegar of choice when making <a href=e2038.html>sushi</a> rice, while the latter has a comparatively lighter taste and is a popular choice for many recipes that call for vinegar. Vinegar is usually added to the dishes before they get served. An exception are <a href=/r/e107.html>gyoza</a> whose dipping sauce is usually prepared by the customers at the table, mixing vinegar with soy sauce and rayu. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="rayu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_rayu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Rayu (chili oil)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of restaurants serving gyoza</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Rayu is the Japanese term for chili oil, and it is often included as a table condiment at <a href=e2042.html>ramen</a> and Chinese restaurants. The most common way of enjoying rayu in Japan is mixing a few drops with vinegar and/or soy sauce to create a spicy dipping sauce for <a href=/r/e107.html>gyoza</a> dumplings. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="sauce" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_worcestershire.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Sauce</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as a sauce or dipping sauce at certain restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Popularly simply known as "sauce", this condiment is a dark sauce that comes in many variations, but can generally be described as Japanese-style Worcestershire sauce or to be based on it. It is used in a variety of dishes, including <a href=/r/e101.html>korokke</a>, <a href=e2339.html>tonkatsu</a>, <a href=/r/e100.html>okonomiyaki</a>, <a href=e2316.html>takoyaki</a> and yakisoba. It is usually either poured onto the dish or used as a dipping sauce. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-page-id="/e/e2313.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <h3>Pastes</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards" data-id="spotlist1" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="wasabi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_wasabi1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Wasabi</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at restaurants serving sushi or sashimi</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e2311.html>Wasabi</a>, Japanese horseradish, is easily one of the best known Japanese condiments. The green root vegetable is typically grated into a paste. The spicy paste is eaten with dishes like <a href=e2038.html>sushi</a>, <a href=e2044.html>sashimi</a> and grilled meat. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shoga" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_shoga1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Shoga (ginger)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served on the side of some dishes</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Grated <a href=e2346.html>ginger</a> offers a refreshing flavor with some heat. It is most commonly encountered in sushi or sashimi dishes (especially with silver-skinned fish) as an alternative for wasabi, but it is also served with <a href=e2045_tofu.html>tofu</a> and other dishes. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="karashi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_karashi1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Karashi (Japanese mustard)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of certain restaurants or on the side of some dishes</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Karashi is Japanese hot mustard. It is not as spicy as wasabi, but still offers a decent spice level. The yellow, spicy paste is most commonly paired with deep fried pork cutlets (<a href=e2339.html>tonkatsu</a>), <a href=e2035.html#oden>oden</a> and <a href=e2045.html>natto</a> (fermented soybeans). </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="yuzukosho" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_yuzukosho1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Yuzukosho</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served on the side of some dishes</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Yuzukosho is a slightly chunky citrus pepper paste made with <a href=e2347.html>yuzu</a> peel, chili peppers and salt. It has a very fragrant and citrusy aroma thanks to the yuzu peel, while chili peppers provide the heat. Yuzukosho is more common in <a href=/list/e1108.html>Kyushu</a> where the seasoning is said to have originated. Many regional Kyushu dishes include yuzukosho in their recipes, and locals enjoy the spicy paste with dishes like grilled meat, <a href=e2315.html>hot pot</a>, <a href=e2045.html>miso</a> soup and <a href=e2044.html>sashimi</a>. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="mayo" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_mayo2.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Mayonnaise</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as a topping or as a dipping sauce</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Japanese mayonnaise is virtually synonymous with the brand Kewpie, which is credited as the first company to produce mayonnaise in Japan. Mayonnaise is often served alongside deep fried foods like chicken karaage and potatoes, added on top of dishes like <a href=/r/e100.html>okonomiyaki</a> and <a href=e2316.html>takoyaki</a>, and mixed into egg or potato salads. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Spices</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards" data-id="spotlist2" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shio" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_shio1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Shio (salt)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served with tempura and grilled meat or at the table of Western-style restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Besides being an ubiquitous ingredient in the <a href=e620.html>Japanese cuisine</a>, salt is also used in religious rituals for purification. Salt is rarely added to dishes by diners at the table, except in case of <a href=/r/e106.html>tempura</a>, which is sometimes flavored with salt instead of a dipping sauce, and for grilled meat and Western dishes. Occasionally, flavored varieties of salt may be served, for example mixed with curry spices or <a href=e2041.html>powdered green tea</a>. Virtually all Japanese salt is gained from the sea. There are a number of salt farms across the country, including a traditional one on the <a href=e4252.html>Noto Peninsula</a> that is open to tourists. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shichimi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_shichimi.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shichimi</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of many restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Shichimi, which translates to "seven flavors", is a chili spice that contains a blend of seven ingredients. The seven ingredients vary depending on brand and region, but typically include chili peppers, sesame seeds, Japanese sansho pepper, hemp seeds and citrus peel. Shichimi is both spicy and fragrant, and can be a great addition to dishes with simple flavors. Common dishes over which shichimi is sprinkled include noodle dishes like <a href=/r/e105.html>udon</a> and <a href=e2341.html>soba</a>, pork <a href=e2045.html>miso</a> soup (tonjiru) and some <a href=e2342.html>donburi</a> dishes. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="ichimi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_ichimi.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Ichimi</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of some restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Ichimi, which translates to "one flavor", is a chili spice that contains only one ingredient: chili pepper. Ichimi is used in a similar way as the above-mentioned shichimi but offers just the spiciness of the chili peppers without the fragrance of the other spices. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="katsuobushi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_katsuobushi.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as a topping on a number of Japanese dishes</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Katsuobushi are shaved bonito flakes and a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking. Basic Japanese soup stock (dashi), which is used in a wide variety of dishes, is made with katsuobushi and dried <a href=e2310.html>kombu</a> kelp. In addition to playing a vital role in making dashi, katsuobushi are also placed on top of various dishes like cold <a href=e2045_tofu.html>tofu</a>, vegetable appetizers, <a href=/r/e100.html>okonomiyaki</a> and <a href=e2316.html>takoyaki</a>. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="goma" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_goma.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Goma (sesame)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of certain restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Goma, sesame seeds, are used in a number of Japanese recipes. While both white (shirogoma) and black (kurogoma) sesame are used, the former is by far more common. Goma can be used whole or ground up and sprinkled over stir-fried and simmered dishes. Sesame-based sauces and dressings are also popular in dishes like salads and shabu shabu. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="sansho" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_sansho.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Sansho</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at restaurants serving unagi</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Sansho is a native Japanese pepper that is very aromatic and slightly spicy. The small leaves of the sansho plant are often used in <a href=e2348.html>kaiseki cuisine</a>, while the seeds are ground into powder. The most prevalent use of sansho is at <a href=e2344.html>unagi</a> restaurants, where the powder is sprinkled over grilled eel. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kosho" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_kosho1.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Kosho (pepper)</div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Provided at the table of some restaurants</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Although pepper is widely available in Japan today, it has not been a popular ingredient in traditional Japanese cooking. Pepper shakers are sometimes encountered at the table of restaurants serving Chinese or Western dishes. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="aonori" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:175px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 68.571428571429%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="175" height="120" data-src="/g20/2313_aonori.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__name"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Aonori</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Served as a topping for some dishes</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Aonori are fine <a href=e2310.html>seaweed</a> flakes that are typically sprinkled over stir fried, deep fried or grilled food, including <a href=/r/e100.html>okonomiyaki</a>, <a href=e2316.html>takoyaki</a> and yakisoba. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </section><div data-spot="B-mobile" data-page-id="/e/e2313.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--B-mobile ad_spot--has-ad_label l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile ad_spot__unit--is-google ad_spot__unit--has-unit-level-content" data-format="mobile" data-client="google" data-campaign="10" data-no-log="1"><div class="ad_spot__ad"> <div id='gpt_ad_B_mobile'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('gpt_ad_B_mobile'); 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Inside the restaurant, which resembles an art gallery with its modern decor and numerous artworks, guests can enjoy sushi crafted from the highest quality ingredients. While the foundation is traditional nigiri, the menu also features original creations born from the chef's relentless curiosity and innovation.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/cv127994?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/wk885579?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/waketokuyama.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/wk885579?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waketokuyama (Tokyo)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Japanese (Kaiseki)</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">Awarded One Star in 2025 - With a meticulous focus on allowing guests to enjoy seasonal ingredients at their peak, the menu changes approximately every two weeks. The signature dish, "Grilled Abalone with Seaweed Aroma," features thick slices of abalone generously coated in a rich liver sauce, offering an exquisite taste of the sea.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/wk885579?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/gk119166?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/sushiroku.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/gk119166?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sushiroku (Osaka)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Sushi</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">Awarded One Star in 2024 - A cozy, family-run restaurant managed by a husband and wife. They are deeply committed to perfecting their shari (sushi rice) and use two types of vinegared rice tailored to complement each topping. Since 2019, the restaurant has consistently earned stars.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/gk119166?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/cx206770?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/fry-ya.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/cx206770?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fry-ya (Tokyo)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Tonkatsu</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">Exquisite fried dishes crafted by a head chef with experience earning stars in both Switzerland and Japan. The remarkably light tonkatsu is a favorite not only among Japanese diners but also among visitors to Japan. With the theme of "small portions, many varieties," guests can enjoy sampling a wide selection of tonkatsu in smaller portions.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/cx206770?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/qn632134?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/sushi-hayashi.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/qn632134?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sushi Hayashi (Kyoto)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Sushi</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">Awarded One Star in 2024 - A unique sushi restaurant that blends traditional Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi with Kyoto-style sushi, such as mackerel sushi and steamed sushi, in its courses. The head chef, who trained as a sushi artisan in Switzerland, carefully selects Swiss wines, making them a perfect pairing to enjoy with the meal.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/qn632134?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--past_spot_limit spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/xg289172?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/hikarimono.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/xg289172?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hikarimono (Tokyo)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Sushi</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">With a prime location and quality that rivals high-end sushi restaurants, this restaurant maintains the goal of being a place for everyday dining. It offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere, free from stiffness or formality. The signature "Hikari-maki," featuring ingredients such as sardines, pickled plum, and bettarazuke (sweet pickled radish), boasts unique flavors that are especially popular among international visitors.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/xg289172?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--past_spot_limit spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/ja444503?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/noguchi-tsunagu.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/ja444503?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noguchi Tsunagu (Kyoto)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Japanese (Kaiseki)</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">Awarded One Star in 2024 - The sister restaurant of the highly exclusive Japanese cuisine establishment, Kyotenjin Noguchi. While maintaining the culinary essence of the main branch, this kappo-style restaurant incorporates ingredients from the chef鈥檚 hometown in the Goto Islands. Its signature dish, Nikusui, is a masterpiece made from carefully prepared, top-quality A5-grade sirloin.</div> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/ja444503?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="button button--accent button--show_more spot_list__spot__cta spot_list__spot__cta--vendor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View on JapanEatinerary</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot spot_list__spot--past_spot_limit spot_list__spot--vendor spot_list__spot--vendor-japaneatinerary o-card" style="--vendor-brand-color-primary: #f98484;" > <a class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap" href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/ui464102?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><figure class="image" > <img class="image__img lazyload" data-src="https://je-inbound-marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/japan-guide/tempura-and-wine-shino.jpg"></figure></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <a href="https://omakaseje.com/restaurants/ui464102?rpuid=PTR_mGR15LVDA0SbNzO0I3FK&utm_content=footer_widget_restaurant&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=japan-guide" class="spot_list__spot__name" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TEMPURA & WINE SHINO (Tokyo)</a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <span class="spot_list__spot__type">Tempura</span> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc">The kind of restaurant that is known only to true gourmets, serving as a sort of 'Hidden gem'. 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