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| Food Descriptions |
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Eating in Kusatsu
Eating is the biggest enjoyment of a trip. Surrounded by nature, local ingredients are fully enjoyed in Kusatsu Onsen: vegetables grown on highlands in the summer and edible wild plants and mushrooms in the fall. Try specialty foods of Kusatsu or other Japanese food at restaurants in the spa resort area.
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Soba (buckwheat noodles), Udon (wheat noodles) |
Tempura |
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| Recognized as healthy food globally; a piece of fresh seafood on top of vinegared rice. If you are on a tight budget and not comfortable with ordering at the counter, try one portion first. When eating, pick up a piece of sushi with your fingers and dip it in soy sauce. |
Soba and udon are the traditional noodles of Japan. Available in dipping style with cold sauce and hot soup style. In Kusatsu, genuine handmade soba and soba with fresh edible plant tempura are a must! |
The deep-fried veggies, edible wild plants and seafood in batter are popular worldwide. Recommended to vegetarians. Local wild Maitake (Hen of the Woods) and other mushrooms are especially delicious in Kusatsu. |
| Nabe (Hot pot) |
Yakitori (Chicken skewer) |
Ramen (Noodles in soup) |
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| Popular winter food of Japan that warms you from the inside. Flavors vary with soy sauce or miso, and ingredients include fresh vegetables, edible wild plants, seafood, or chicken. |
BBQ chicken on a skewer with salt or soy-based sauce. Cheap yet delicious, this is the most popular chicken dish in Japan. Take out is available at some places; it can be a nice snack when strolling around Yubatake. |
Probably the most popular food among Japanese people. The flavors vary depending on the areas and even each restaurant, but there are basically four types of soup broth: soy sauce, miso, salt and pig-bone. Try a bowl for lunch for approx. 500 yen. |
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