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Japan's turn from a predominantly vegetarian diet to one that is almost anti-vegetarian, is very interesting. Eating out in Japan is generally a nightmare.
by throway32 8y ago
Japan's turn from a predominantly vegetarian diet to one that is almost anti-vegetarian, is very interesting. Eating out in Japan is generally a nightmare.
- dzhiurgis 8y agoI love eating out in Japan. Matter of fact I am going there soon again and looking for HN’s recommendations.
- ur-whale 8y agoIf you're into small "hole in the wall" / foodstand type stuff: - Sushi places around Tsukiji market in the morning (much better than the market visit itself, these days) - Yurakucho Yakitori Alley - Eateries around Takadanobaba eki - The whole of Kabukicho (area in-between Shinjuku station and Shin-Okubo) - Seafood street south of Ueno eki - Akasaka area (N/E of Roppongi) The list is long ...
- ur-whale 8y ago"Eating out in Japan is generally a nightmare" My experience has been the exact opposite. Japan is (with Singapore) one of the best place on the planet to eat out. You might want to mention what kind of dietary restrictions you're subjecting yourself to before making such broad claims.
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- Sniffnoy 8y agoThe comment seems to imply that the person posting it is vegetarian; I'm pretty sure it's meant to be read in the context of that implication.
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- sn41 8y agoEating out as a vegetarian in Japan is actually very difficult. In Singapore as well, the option besides Indian food, is very limited for vegetarians - this might go against conventional gastronomic reputation, but this is my personal experience in both places. (I am not a vegetarian, most of my family is).
- dillondoyle 8y agoDo you mean eating out as a vegetarian is a nightmare? I'm pescatarian myself, and when I visited I found my options were more limited. But I'm not sure if it's because of a higher than US meat % or perhaps I think it might have been more due language barrier + culture of eating meal as prepared (no asking for no-meat).
- lovemenot 8y agoDefinitely the latter. Source: vegetarian for 10 years, when living in Europe and USA. Pescatarian since 1997 after moving to Japan. I could be vegetarian now, if I chose, but it would be harder than in those other two regions. However, it's easier to be pescatarian in Japan with just a little language. Don't eat ramen or gyousa though. There'll almost certainly be pork, even if they claim otherwise - what do they know? Other common dishes such as soba, udon, tendon should always be fine unless obviously not.
- spacehome 8y agolol