Welcome to Japan! While many Japanese dishes use fish or meat stock (Dashi), there are plenty of delicious “Egg-Vegetarian” friendly options available. This guide helps you find safe and tasty food at convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants.
[1] Japanese Food / 和食
- Zaru Soba/Udon (ざるそば/うどん)
- Features: Cold noodles served with soy-based dipping sauce. Very refreshing.
- Where to find: Specialty shops, standing noodle bars, convenience stores. Check if the sauce is kelp-based (Kelp Dashi).
- Oroshi Udon (おろしうどん)
- Features: Noodles topped with grated radish, citrus, and soy sauce.
- Where to find: Udon chains (like Marugame Seimen), Japanese restaurants.
- Vegetable Tempura (野菜の天ぷら)
- Features: Crispy deep-fried vegetables like eggplant, pumpkin, and lotus root.
- Where to find: Tempura shops, Soba shops, supermarket deli sections.
- Inari-zushi (稲荷寿司)
- Features: Sweet and savory fried tofu pouches stuffed with sushi rice.
- Where to find: Sushi shops, supermarkets, convenience stores.
- Kappa-maki (カッパ巻き)
- Features: Simple cucumber sushi rolls. Crunchy and fresh.
- Where to find: Conveyor belt sushi, supermarkets, convenience stores.
- Natto-maki (納豆巻き)
- Features: Sushi rolls with fermented soybeans (Natto). A unique Japanese superfood.
- Where to find: Sushi shops, convenience stores.
- Salad-maki (サラダ巻き)
- Features: Sushi rolls with pickled radish (Takuan). Scranbled eggs, lettce, Salty and crunchy.
- Where to find: Sushi shops, supermarkets.
- Grilled Atsuage (厚揚げの焼き物)
- Features: Thick deep-fried tofu grilled until crispy. Serve with ginger and soy sauce.
- Where to find: Izakaya (Japanese pubs), supermarket tofu sections.
- Agedashi Tofu (揚げ出し豆腐)
- Features: Deep-fried tofu served in a hot savory broth. Soft and flavorful.
- Where to find: Izakaya, Japanese restaurants. Check the broth ingredients.
- Yu-dofu (湯豆腐)
- Features: Tofu simmered in hot water with kelp. Pure and healthy.
- Where to find: Traditional Japanese restaurants. Easy to cook at home.
- Hiyayakko (冷奴)
- Features: Chilled tofu topped with green onions and soy sauce. A summer favorite.
- Where to find: Izakaya. Sold in small packs at convenience stores.
- Edamame (枝豆)
- Features: Boiled green soybeans with salt. The perfect healthy snack.
- Where to find: Izakaya, convenience stores (chilled or frozen).
- Eggplant with Miso / Nasu Dengaku (ナスのみそ田楽)
- Features: Grilled eggplant glazed with sweet and rich miso paste.
- Where to find: Japanese restaurants, Izakaya.
- Kinpira Gobo (きんぴらごぼう)
- Features: Sautéed burdock root and carrots in a sweet soy sauce.
- Where to find: Teishoku (set meal) shops, convenience store side-dish sections.
- Spinach with Sesame / Goma-ae (ほうれん草のごま和え)
- Features: Boiled spinach mixed with a nutty, sweet sesame dressing.
- Where to find: Japanese restaurants, convenience store salad sections.
- Potato Salad (ポテトサラダ)
- Features: Creamy mashed potatoes with mayo. Note: Ask to remove ham/bacon.
- Where to find: Convenience stores and supermarkets.
- Onigiri (おにぎり)
- Features: Rice balls. Recommended flavors: Salt (Shio), Kelp (Konbu), Miso-yaki, or Plum (Ume).
- Where to find: Every convenience store and supermarket.
- Tororo Gohan/Soba (とろろご飯/そば)
- Features: Rice or noodles topped with grated mountain yam (sticky texture).
- Where to find: Soba shops. Pre-grated packs are available in supermarkets.
- Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し)
- Features: Savory egg custard. Note: Usually contains dashi; ask for no meat/shrimp.
- Where to find: Sushi shops, supermarkets (chilled section).
[2] Western & Italian / 洋食・イタリアン
- Penne All’Arrabbiata (ペンネ・アラビアータ)
- Features: Spicy tomato sauce pasta.
- Pasta al Pomodoro (パスタ・ポモドーロ)
- Features: Classic tomato and basil pasta. A safe choice everywhere.
- Pasta al Pesto / Genovese (ジェノベーゼ・パスタ)
- Features: Fragrant basil and pine nut sauce.
- Mushroom Aglio e Olio (キノコのペペロンチーノ)
- Features: Garlic, olive oil, and chili pasta with mushrooms.
- Carbonara (カルボナーラ)
- Features: Rich egg and cheese sauce. Note: Ask for no bacon/ham.
- Quattro Formaggi (チーズピザ)
- Features: Four-cheese pizza, often served with honey.
- Pizza Marinara (マリナーラ・ピザ)
- Features: Simple pizza with tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano (No cheese).
- Omurice (オムライス)
- Features: Omelet over rice. Note: Request “Vegetable rice” instead of chicken rice.
- Corn Potage (コーンポタージュ)
- Features: Sweet and creamy corn soup.
- Pumpkin Potage (かぼちゃのポタージュ)
- Features: Rich and thick pumpkin cream soup.
[3] Chinese & Asian / 中華・アジア料理
- Stir-fried Tomato and Eggs (卵とトマトの炒め物)
- Features: Fluffy eggs and juicy tomatoes. Slightly sweet and savory.
- Stir-fried Greens with Garlic (青菜のニンニク炒め)
- Features: Seasonal green vegetables sautéed with garlic.
- Veggie Yakisoba (野菜餡掛け焼きそば)
- Features: Fried noodles topped with a thick vegetable sauce.
[4] Snacks & Bread / 軽食・パン
- Pancakes / Waffles (パンケーキ/ワッフル)
- French Toast (フレンチトースト)
- Egg Sandwich (エッグサンドイッチ)
- Where to find: Popular in every convenience store.
- French Fries (フライドポテト)
- Onion Rings (オニオンリング)
- Macaroni Gratin (マカロニグラタン)
[5] Sweets / スイーツ
- Taiyaki (たい焼き)
- Features: Fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean or custard. No actual fish!
- Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子)
- Features: Rice dumplings glazed with a sweet soy sauce.
- Warabimochi (わらび餅)
- Features: Jelly-like mochi covered in toasted soybean flour (Kinako).
- Fruit Sandwich (フルーツサンド)
- Features: Fresh fruit and whipped cream between slices of white bread.
- Yogurt / Cereal (ヨーグルト/シリアル)
Enjoy your food life in Aichi! If you have any questions about ingredients, don’t hesitate to ask us.
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