YOGYAKARTA - Many people around the world, including Indonesians, like Japan. Sakura not only has beautiful culture and nature, but also delicious food. Want to know what are the favorite culinary delights of Indonesian tourists in Japan? Listen to the end, yes!

During the trip to Japan, enjoying typical Japanese food is an important part of an unforgettable experience. Here are some of the foods that Indonesian tourists like the most during their trip to Japan.

1. Torn

Torn, flour dough balls filled with octopus pieces, are street foods that are very popular in Japan. Indonesian tourists often make takoyaki their favorite snack when traveling around tourist attractions such as Dotonbori in Osaka or Asakusa in Tokyo.

Taturi is served with special sauce, vegetables, dried fish (katsuobushi), and sprinkled dried seaweed (aonori). The gentle texture and savory taste make takoyaki one of the snacks that must be tried while in Japan.

2. Tempura

Tempura is a dish in the form of vegetables or seafood fried with light and crunchy flour. This food is very popular with Indonesian tourists because of its savory taste and attachy texture.

Tempura is usually served with white rice and bag sauce made from shoyu, mirin, and fish broth. There are also special restaurants that serve tempura with fresh seafood options such as shrimp, squid, and fried fish. Tempura can be found in various restaurants, from luxury restaurants to roadside stalls.

3. Ramen Halal

Ramen is one of the Japanese dishes that is very popular with Indonesian tourists. This dish consists of noodles served with flavor-rich broths, with cash variants such as shoyu (scenty sauce), miso, and tonkotsu (few bones). However, for Muslim tourists, halal ramen is the main choice. In major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, there are many restaurants that offer halal ramen with safe ingredients for Muslim consumers.

Usually, halal ramen uses chicken broth or seafood as an alternative to tonkotsu, equipped with toppings such as grilled chicken, boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables.

4. Sushi and Sasimi

Sushi is one of the most well-known Japanese foods, consisting of rice peppered with vinegar and various toppings such as raw fish, seafood, or vegetables. These foods are very popular among tourists, including Indonesians. In Japan, manyfoli Restaurants andfocus bars present fresh and authenticfocus. In addition, the crude fish shashimi that is served without rice is also a favorite. Sushi conveyor belt (kaiten-zushi) is often an option because of its affordable price and provides an interesting eating experience.

For Muslim tourists, there are also halal mainstays that are free from prohibited materials such as alcohol and alcoholic vinegar. Some types ofvillages favored by Indonesian tourists include nigirifos (rices with raw fish toppings), banyancing (rolling rice with nori and fish or vegetable fillings), as well as Petegross.

5. Dorayaki

For tourists who like sweet foods, dougaki is the right choice. Dorayaki is a round cake consisting of two layers of pancake filled with red peanut paste (anko).

In Japan, dorakai is very easy to find in cake shops or minimarkets, and its sweet and soft taste makes it suitable as a snack in the middle of a tour. There are also modern dougaki variations that use fillings such as matcha cream, chocolate, or cheese.

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