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I find it really weird that almost all Japanese restaurants in the west sell primarily sushi and sashimi, when in fact in Japan people rarely eat those things. If you look at the restaurants in Tokyo, probably 1 out of every 10 actually sell Sushi, not to mention sashimi.
The Japanese simply don't eat sushi/sashimi as regular meals. Rather they have all the other small dishes (grilled, steamed, fried) that doesn't involve rice rolls and raw fish. It is a big misconception for many westerners that Japanese food = sushi + sashimi. When talking about Japanese food, I am sure most westerners automatically think of sushi. Izakaya is more like typical Japanese restaurants I would say.
Just curious, why makes Sushi so popular in North America? The idea of a all-you-can-eat sushi/sashimi can't be farther away from real Japanese dining.
Well, in Japan 100 yen sushi is pretty popular so I don't know what you mean. Yes it's not a typical meal at a restaurant, more like a take-out kind of thing or a quick thing. The only thing I can equate to is, it's sort of like Italian restaurants here serving pizza, spaghetti, and lasagna as their main dishes. In Italy, they don't eat these on a frequent basis, I'd imagine. Although, I think "Chinese" food here is the worst offender
Well, in Japan 100 yen sushi is pretty popular so I don't know what you mean. Yes it's not a typical meal at a restaurant, more like a take-out kind of thing or a quick thing. The only thing I can equate to is, it's sort of like Italian restaurants here serving pizza, spaghetti, and lasagna as their main dishes. In Italy, they don't eat these on a frequent basis, I'd imagine. Although, I think "Chinese" food here is the worst offender
yes, sushi to go is more like a sandwich for a quick non frill lunch. however, that's not part of the restaurant scene.
same with Italian like you said. Chinese food (greesy chicken and fried noodles in a paper box as you see in American movies) is very un-chinese - the Chinese never eat like that
yes, sushi to go is more like a sandwich for a quick non frill lunch. however, that's not part of the restaurant scene.
same with Italian like you said. Chinese food (greesy chicken and fried noodles in a paper box as you see in American movies) is very un-chinese - the Chinese never eat like that
One thing that I know is popular in Japan, that my Japanese friends eat when back home that they don't do in Japanese restaurants here is okonomiyaki. I don't think my local Japanese restaurants have onogiri either. I just see the usual sushi, sashimi, udon noodles (at least that is realistic), etc.
There are two Ootoya locations in Manhattan. I understand that they serve more homy Japanese food, but to me it tastes bland.
I think sushi garnered great popularity simply because it's good. The other dishes are just 'ok' to a western palette.
One thing that I know is popular in Japan, that my Japanese friends eat when back home that they don't do in Japanese restaurants here is okonomiyaki. I don't think my local Japanese restaurants have onogiri either. I just see the usual sushi, sashimi, udon noodles (at least that is realistic), etc.
In New York okonomiyaki is quite popular. There is even a oknomiyaki food truck that exclusively sells it.
There is a street in Manhattan lined with Japanese junk food restaurants and they all have okonomiyaki on their menu. Anybody who is vaguely into food would know what it is here.
I find it really weird that almost all Japanese restaurants in the west sell primarily sushi and sashimi, when in fact in Japan people rarely eat those things. If you look at the restaurants in Tokyo, probably 1 out of every 10 actually sell Sushi, not to mention sashimi.
The Japanese simply don't eat sushi/sashimi as regular meals. Rather they have all the other small dishes (grilled, steamed, fried) that doesn't involve rice rolls and raw fish. It is a big misconception for many westerners that Japanese food = sushi + sashimi. When talking about Japanese food, I am sure most westerners automatically think of sushi. Izakaya is more like typical Japanese restaurants I would say.
Just curious, why makes Sushi so popular in North America? The idea of a all-you-can-eat sushi/sashimi can't be farther away from real Japanese dining.
The same is true of Japanese restaurants in China which don't really serve that much sushi/sashimi as regular meals.
It seems that Americans latch on to a particular aspect of foreign food or rather particular dishes of an ethnic cuisine and then think that is all the people of that particular country eat all the time.
you mean $16.99 all you can eat Sushi buffet is good?
No, not talking about quality, the dish itself. When well made, I personally love sushi. Other Japanese dishes such as nabe I find so-so.
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