It most definitely is more than just "eating" here -- the beauty, colour, shape and appearance of the (many) dishes are just as important as the taste of the food, which of course often relates to whatever is "in season" at any particular time (menus in restaurants frequently change here!)A more traditional Japanese "set" meal.
A step up from your basic "Ichiban" or "Mr. Noodles" -- the Japanese version of "fast food". . . there are noodle shops in trains stations where you can stand as you slurp (which is polite here) down the noodles, leaving just enough time to catch your train!
Once again, the cakes are no exception to the "beauty in the details" that is prided by Japanese people. They may be small, but they look amazing!! Actually, most people here, if you ask them about Christmas, one of the first things they mention is "Christmas cake", since it's become popular to order a cake and eat it with family on December 25th.
Some squid and other seafood up for sale. . . you also often see packages like this filled with Japanese "pickles" -- NOT my favourite part of the cuisine, but they enjoy them on the side with many meals.
And, of course. . . what would Japan be without SUSHI?! Actually, these are wax models of the "lunch boxes" the store is selling inside. . . quite handy for foreigners, since at many restaurants you can decide what to order before even stepping inside the door!
2 comments:
yum.....noodles!!!!!! the cakes look goood too! i cant say to much about sushi though since i dont really eat fish of any kind. although that may change!
Thanks for the note....Im kinda looking forward to calgary...little more every day...i miss the sleigh ride here on the 26th with my family....and a bunch of stuff i was going to do with my friends....but yet i havent seen my dad in so long so in a way its worth it. i just find it hard to belive that its only like justy over a week away...eek!
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