10 Traditional Japanese Dishes that you should try

8. Sukiyaki

Picture from Warm Up Inside And Out – Japan’s Favorite Winter Dishes

Sukiyaki is cooked in a shallow iron pan, traditionally enjoyed in the fall and winter in Japan. It became popular in Japan around the 19th century. Made both in homes and available on menus at restaurants, it is a dish you will want to try when you’re craving something hearty.

Sukiyaki is made with several different ingredients, like thin slices of beef, green onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and tofu. Diners prepare the dish themselves by grilling the ingredients in the pan after pouring a few drops of sukiyaki sauce. After the ingredients are cooked thoroughly, to eat sukiyaki in its conventional way, you dip the meat or vegetable into a bowl of beaten egg.

The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that goes great with rice and will warm you from the inside out during chilly days.