What to Try in Tokyo
People in Japan live long lives. They say one of the reasons is the local cuisine, which is based on seafood. So when you come to Tokyo, start there.
Tokyo's National Cuisine
Besides the world-famous sushi and rolls, there are tons of other dishes. Monjayaki, for example. A circle of dried squid, corn, and cabbage is laid out on a heated cast-iron plate, and a liquid batter is poured into it.
What to Eat in Tokyo
Namero, which used to be considered a dish of local fishermen, is also very popular in Tokyo. It requires fish (usually mackerel, mackerel, sardines, flying fish), onions, ginger, basil, and a special Japanese miso paste. All of this is pulverized to a paste-like state. And then different variations are possible. If you drizzle soy sauce over it, you get su-namero, if you fry it, you get sanga-yaki, and if you put it in a bowl of rice and drizzle it with green tea, you get son-chia.
Another seafood dish is fukagawa-meshi. These are clams in shells that are boiled with onions in miso and served with soup and rice.
What to Try in Tokyo
But don't think that Tokyo doesn't enjoy meat. That's far from the truth! You must try tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlets), yakitori (grilled chicken skewers with vegetables), torisashi (marinated raw chicken pieces), and many other delicious meat dishes.
And of course, while you're in Tokyo, you can't miss the chance to have a taste of sake. This rice-based spirit is Japan's national drink and boasts a unique and distinctive flavor.
