Recently, anime culture has been on the top, whether it be related to series, handsome singers, or movies. Everything is on the top of billboards. Today, I will shift your attention to the visually satisfying delicacies of the anime world. Either the yummy snack of Doramon thinly sliced Magikarp, or traditional omurice or the wealth of other dishes the culture has to offer.
If you are a fan then at least once in your lifetime, you possibly tried to ease your food cravings by finding them in your nearest restaurant or trying to recreate them at your own place. I got you some recommendations on my behalf, let’s explore them.
Onigiri
Onigiri is a triangular-shaped rice ball filled with multiple fillings such as mayo-tuna, Furikake, shredded mayo-salmon, Umeboshi, and so on, further wrapped into a Nori seaweed sheet. It is the most eaten, on-the-go snack for everyone in a hurry to his destination. This cute little snack is famous in Japan for its accessibility and affordable price.
Noted in anime:
Demon Slayer,
Pokemon,
Sailor Moon, and
Fruits Basket
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is deep-fried wheat balls filled with minced octopus meat, green onions, bits of tempura, and ginger cooked in a pan, served with Japanese mayonnaise or takoyaki sauce, and topped with shredded dried shrimp or squid. Interestingly, this sweet and chewy snack gives octopus tentacles to Fat Gum after eating it before any fight in My Hero Academica.
Noted by anime:
My Hero Academia
Ramen
Most viral and common food from the anime world that made every crazy about it. Another, one-pot soup dish with lots of customary options: vegan, seafood, eggetarian, meat-rich, and so on. Traditional ramen bowl consists of wheat noodles, vegetable or meat broth, scallions, sliced chicken, or pork and topped with a sliced boiled egg. If you are looking for something to enjoy while watching a series then it is the best option. Do try 🙂 Now, it’s widely available in local or Asian convince stores.
Noted by Anime:
Naruto,
Dragon Ball, and
Dr. Stone
Bento Box
It’s like a typical lunch box, sectioned with multiple dishes in smaller portions. This box will make you taste several dishes at a time. It’s a staple option for every working Japanese person and student, for their lunch or dinner time. Easily available at Asian stores. It is filled with a lot of stirred vegetables, boiled eggs, rice, and meat. Multiple options are available nowadays.
Noted in Anime:
Sailor Moon,
Sakura The Cardcaptor,
Pokemon, and
Inuyasha
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Omurice
It is a combination of fried rice and a fluffy omelet served with any type of Japanese curry on the side along with sauteed vegetables, topped with ketchup. In itself a good option for anytime meal. One of the fondest memories of Jean from Attack of Titan.
Noted in Anime:
Attack On Titan
Blue Exorcist: The Movie
Oden
Oden is a one-pot solution to your hunger. It is fully loaded with vegetables, eggs, fishcakes, tofu, mochi pouches, and Konnyaku noddles with soy-flavored dashi broth served in a big ceramic bowl. Well-known street food in Japan. This dish has given his iconic name to an anime character from One Piece: Kozuki Oden. He played major in the whole series throughout all the arcs. And, his love for Oden is appreciable and hilarious to watch.
Noted in Anime:
One Piece
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Sashimi
Sashimi is similar to Sushi but without rice. What makes this dish different from Sushi is the type of seafood the chef is using, the freshness of the seafood, the long way of cutting, and the presentation of it to customers. You can have this at an authentic Japanese restaurant.
Noted in anime:
Pokémon
Japanese Parfait
A delicate fruit basket-like desert but an ice cream treat. It is not a traditional Japanese food but an anime creation. Yet, it is one of the famous Japanese treats to enjoy after a meal or on a relaxing Sunday. You can enjoy them at any desert-based Japanese Caffé. The most famous flavor is choco-banana. Let us know which flavor you find close to your taste buds.
Noted in Anime:
Sailor Moon,
Tokyo Ghoul: Root A,
Vampire Knight,
Zombieland Saga,
Someday’s Dreamers,
Vampire Princess Miyu, and
After the Rain, Fuuka
Melon Pan
One of the favorite ready-to-go snacks of Shana’s from the anime Shakugan No Shana. Melon Pan is a type of sweet bread that has a beautiful sugar crystal coated outer cover with a cubical slice appearance. Its inner part is filled with something sweet such as chocolate, matcha, or strawberry flavored texture (rarely melon flavored). You can get them at any Asian convenience store. Better for your late-night sweet cravings.
Noted in anime:
Free!, Gintama,
Amagami SS,
Natsume’s Book of Friends, and
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend.
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Dorayaki
Something similar to Cream cheese Bagels but with a twist: two pancakes stuffed with sweet azuki bean paste. It is one of the well-known street deserts of Japanese people. This snack is from the globally known anime: Doraemon where he enjoyed these Dorayaki, very dearly. And, it is a creation from the anime world that people loved and recreated in reality.
Noted in Anime:
Doremon
Conclusion: Relive Your Favorite Anime Through These Dishes
As always, the creativity will bring some unique stuff to the table that you will not find anywhere else. This food journey will make you crave these must-try anime meals. So, stop waiting for the right time, find them at your nearest Asian restaurant.
So share your favourite anime food stories in the comments section. Let’s celebrate these delicious delicacies and keep the anime legacy alive through our taste buds.