5 Typical Japanese Foods that Often Appear in Anime, Have You Seen Their Original Appearance?

Kapanlagi.com - It's not surprising anymore that Japanese anime is still an interesting spectacle for its fans. Besides having various story genres, the development of plot and presented characters are also interesting to follow. No wonder the fans keep following the anime series even though they have long episodes.

But, the appeal of anime is not just that. The eye-pleasing images, sometimes approaching the actual objects, also make the fans more impressed. For example, when depicting various typical Japanese foods that can make the viewers drool.

Talking about Japanese cuisine, these foods often appear in anime. Have you ever seen their original appearance?

1. Omurice

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Omurice is a main dish with a unique appearance. This food is actually fried rice with diced vegetables and chicken covered with a scrambled egg. This food often appears as a breakfast menu in the morning.

The unique presentation of omurice makes it a favorite, even for people who are not from Japan. To make it more delicious, omurice is usually topped with tomato sauce that enriches the taste. Have you ever tried this food?

2. Katsudon

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Another food that seems familiar to anime lovers is katsudon. This Japanese cuisine consists of a bowl of rice topped with sliced meat, egg, vegetables, and seasoning.

In Japanese culture, katsudon is usually eaten by students in the country at night before exams or school entrance exams. This food itself has a meaning to celebrate victory.

3. Japanese Curry

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Japanese-style curry is one of the most famous cuisines from the country. This food often appears in anime with a very realistic portrayal, almost resembling the real thing.

Japanese curry is usually served with rice. However, it can also be used as a seasoning for ramen. This particular dish is usually served with katsu, adding to its delicious flavor.

4. Ramen

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This cuisine is definitely familiar. Ramen is the most frequently featured dish in Japanese anime. This dish consists of noodles with various toppings such as eggs, meat slices, shrimp, vegetables, and nori or seaweed.

In addition to ramen served in shops and restaurants, there are also instant ramen noodles that are similar to instant noodles found in the country. However, the difference lies in the thick and rich broth that enhances the flavor. Do you prefer ramen or local instant noodles?

5. Sashimi

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Sashimi is also served in various Japanese anime. Most creators can create sashimi dishes that look very similar to the real thing.

Sashimi is a seafood dish served fresh. The fish or shrimp is usually dipped in soy sauce, grated ginger, and wasabi before being eaten. Do you also like this food, KLovers?

Even though it's just a picture in anime, the 'magical hands' of the creator successfully create a lively Japanese culinary appearance, even making you drool. Which one do you prefer, KLovers?

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