Hey Guys!!!
Everyone loves food and so do I, hence I decided to do a cultural difference about food! Let's get into it~
MEALS
Japan-
Meals typically comprise of-
1. White Rice. Japanese people eat rice for almost every meal. People also use mixed rice.
2. Fish is also a very common item that is consumed frequently, if not every meal at least once a day.
3. Soup. It is always part of every meal as they are very healthy and delicious. Miso soup is one of the most common soups consumed.
4. Side Dishes/Pickles.
5. Meat is also highly consumed.
6. Bread or Noodles. Ramen, Soba and Udon are most common noodles.
Korea-
Meals Consist of-
1. Rice. Commonly white rice, but recently people are switching to mixed grain rice as it is healthier.
2. Stew/Soup. Just like Japan, Korean meals consist of healthy soups/stews. Some common ones are- Kimchi Jiggae, Daenjang Jiggae, Mae Un Jiggae.
3. Kimchi is the food that represents South Korea and is eaten with pretty much everything! There is also a day dedicated to making kimchi. Different types are- Ggakdugi, Baek kimchi, Mulkimchi.
4. Side dishes are eaten with everything as well. Some common ones are- Kkaennip Jangajji, Kongnamul, Chwinamul.
5. Meat.
India-
Meals consist of-
1. Roti/Chapati. Made with wheat (similar to bread.)
2. Rice. Indians generally just stick to white rice.
3. Dal. It is similar to stews, but it's made with pulses.
4. Subzi (Curry)/ Vegetables. Different types of vegetables are used to make different type of subzis. Some are- Aloo Mattar, Gobhi, Chana Masala.
5. Meat is not consumed everywhere and everyday but depending on your region/culture people don't touch meat or eat it everyday.
Regional Dishes-
Korea-
North- Gukbap (a soup with rice), Kimchi mari (cold kimchi broth with rice), Hamhung naengmyeon, etc.
Central- Jogijeot (made with croaker), Saeujeot (made with small shrimp), Ogokbap (steamed five cereal crops).
South- Jinju bibimbap, Dongnae pajeon, Jeonbokjuk, Okdom gui.
Japan-
Hokkido- Genghis Khan Barbecue, Ishikari nabe, Ika somen.
Chubu and Kanto- Monja-yaki, Sushi, Kishimen.
Kyūshū- Hakata ramen, Champon, Keihan.
Okinawa- Chanpuru, Okinawa soba, Taco rice.
India-
North- Chaat, Rajma, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani.
South- Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Biryani.
West- Bhakri, Dhokla, Dum Aloo, Pav Bhaji.
East- Momo, Mishti Doi, Bhaji, Prawn malai curry.
Street Snacks/ Food
Who doesn't love snacks? Here are some really popular snacks.
India-
Chaat, Malpua, Lilva Kachori, Vada Paw, Pani Puri, Shankarpali, Bhaji (onion, egg, potato, spinach,etc.), Samosa.
Korea-
Kimbap (similar to sushi), Dubujeon, Kimchi jeon, Ddeokbokki, Sundae, Anju, Jokbal.
Japan-
Azuki Ice, Koara no māchi, Pocky, Hello Panda, Anpan, Dango, Takoyaki.
Dessert
Umm... Now for the sweet things! (I don't like sweet stuff!)
Korea-
Bungeoppang, Maejakgwa, Jeolpyeon, Patbingsu, Yakgwa.
Japan-
Amanatto, Taiyaki, Mochi, Manju, Mizuame, Kasutera.
India-
Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Jalebi, Gajar ka Halwa, Ladoo.
Beverages and Alcohol
Japan-
Green Tea, Sake, Umeshu, Japanese Beer and Whisky, Kombucha, Gyokuro, Umecha, Oronamin C Drink, Pocari Sweat.
India-
Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Mazza, Bhang Lassi, Sherbat, Masala Chai, Buttermilk, Aam Panna, Nimbu Pani.
Korea-
Sikhye, Soju, Makgeolli, Bori cha, Oksusu cha, Misu, Sungnyung,
Yulmucha, Insam Cha.
Popular Foods-
Japan-
Sushi, Donburi, Onigiri, Kare Rice, Sashimi, Ramen, Soba, Udon, Shabu Shabu, Yakitori, Donkatsu.
Korea-
Son Dubu Jiggae, Seolleongtang, Ddukbokkie, Sundae, Dakjuk, Hoeddeok. Yangnyeom Tongdak, Kimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Kimchi.
India-
Alu Gobi, Gajar Ka Halwa, Chaat Papri, Pani Puri, Idli, Butter Chicken, Gulab Jamun, Chicken Biriyani, Chili Chicken, Dhokla, Lamb Vindaloo, Tandoori chicken.
Table Manners, Do's and Don'ts
Planning on visiting on any of these counties? Here are some important things to keep in mind.
Japan-
1. Pray before eating.
2. Japanese set their chopsticks with a horizontal shape
3. Eat individually, no sharing from a bigger pot.
4. Usually the old treat the young, and if someone is treated by someone else, they are required to treat tacitly.
Do's-
1. Many times at people's homes and at certain restaurants, you will share several dishes at the table instead of having your own individual dish.
2. Drink miso soup out of the bowl and use your chopsticks to eat the solid pieces.
3. Slurp noodles and soup.
4. Keep the bowl close to your mouth when eating noodle soup. This will avoid a mess.
5. Pay at a restaurant if you are initiated the invitation. Splitting the bill is not traditionally done in Japan.
Don'ts-
1. Don't take food from the serving plate with the ends of your chopsticks that you've eaten from. Instead, turn your chopsticks upside down and then pick the food up.
2. Don't pour an alcoholic beverage into your own glass. Instead, serve your dining partners their drinks.
3. Don't get noticeably drunk at a nice restaurant.
4. Don't start drinking until everyone at the table is served and the glasses are raised to toast. The Japanese drinking salute is usually "Kampai!"
5. Don't stick chopsticks into your food or spear your food with the chopsticks.
Korea-
1. Korea, people pray if they have a religion. But they do say "Jal meokgetseumnida."
2. Koreans set their chopsticks vertically.
3. They usually share from a bigger pot.
4. Korean culture does not accept individual paying , unless it's a treat.
Do's-
1. Note that the eldest are served first, and they also begin eating first.
2.Try a little bit of everything. If you don't know what something is, ask!
3. Refuse the first offer of second helpings, out of politeness.
4. Eat everything served to you.
Don'ts-
1. Don't stick chopsticks into your food or spear your food with the chopsticks.
2. Don't sit until told where to sit.
3. Don't use your chopsticks to point at something and never pierce food with your chopsticks.
4. Don't eat with your hands.
India-
1. Indians eat with their hand. We use forks, spoons and knives but not chopsticks.
2. Elders are usually served first by the younger members of the family.
3. Elders normally pay the bill.
4. Indians normally don't pray before eating.
Do's-
1. You must wash your hands before eating and most food is eaten with hands.
2. Finish all the food on your plate.
3. When eating with hands one must not get the palms dirty. It is a sign of being dirty.
4. Eat with your right hand.
Don'ts-
1. Don't eat too quickly or slowly.
2. Don't eat with your left hand. It's considered unclean.
3. It is considered inappropriate to use your fingers to share food from someone else's plate once you have started using your own. Instead, ask for a clean spoon to transfer the food from the common dish to your plate.
4. Do not leave the table until others have finished or the host requests you. If you must, ask permission from the host before leaving.
Popular Restaurants
To make it easy for you travelers and foodies visiting these countries, here are some popular places to eat at.
Korea (Seoul only)-
Song Jook Heon (송죽헌)
Yong Su San (용수산)
Eulji Myun Oak (을지면옥)
To Sok Chon (토속촌)
Si Hwa Dam (시화담)
Gae Hwa Oak (개화옥)
Goraebul (고래불)
Jung Sik Dang (정식당)
Jinju Jip (진주집)
Byeokjae Galbi (벽재갈비)
Japan (Tokyo)-
Rokurinsha Tokyo (Ramen Street)
Gogyo
Hachibe
Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo Central Wholesale Market)
Tonkatsu Wako
Kozue at Park Hyatt
Ginza Akebono Mochi Shop
Nadaman in Shanghri-La Hotel, Tokyo
Depachika (Food emporiums located in the basement’s of luxury department stores. Tokyo include Daimaru (high end), and Nihonbashi Takashimaya or Mitsukoshi)
India-
Hyderabad-
Paradise (Really good non-veg. and authentic Hyderabadi Byrani), Mirchi (Authentic South Indian Food)
Chutnyes (Typical South Indian Foods).
Goa-
Mum's Kitchen
The Verandah Restaurants
Andron, La Fayette.
New Delhi-
Dum Pukht
Karim's
Indian Accent
Mumbai-
HQ's
Bungalow 9
Alright everyone! This is all for today's post. Hopefully it was helpful and sorry for no pictures, I will add them later on (if I remember) as I am super tired now!!
Until next time, Take care and bye.
Love
-Sam
Everyone loves food and so do I, hence I decided to do a cultural difference about food! Let's get into it~
MEALS
Japan-
Meals typically comprise of-
1. White Rice. Japanese people eat rice for almost every meal. People also use mixed rice.
2. Fish is also a very common item that is consumed frequently, if not every meal at least once a day.
3. Soup. It is always part of every meal as they are very healthy and delicious. Miso soup is one of the most common soups consumed.
4. Side Dishes/Pickles.
5. Meat is also highly consumed.
6. Bread or Noodles. Ramen, Soba and Udon are most common noodles.
Korea-
Meals Consist of-
1. Rice. Commonly white rice, but recently people are switching to mixed grain rice as it is healthier.
2. Stew/Soup. Just like Japan, Korean meals consist of healthy soups/stews. Some common ones are- Kimchi Jiggae, Daenjang Jiggae, Mae Un Jiggae.
3. Kimchi is the food that represents South Korea and is eaten with pretty much everything! There is also a day dedicated to making kimchi. Different types are- Ggakdugi, Baek kimchi, Mulkimchi.
4. Side dishes are eaten with everything as well. Some common ones are- Kkaennip Jangajji, Kongnamul, Chwinamul.
5. Meat.
India-
Meals consist of-
1. Roti/Chapati. Made with wheat (similar to bread.)
2. Rice. Indians generally just stick to white rice.
3. Dal. It is similar to stews, but it's made with pulses.
4. Subzi (Curry)/ Vegetables. Different types of vegetables are used to make different type of subzis. Some are- Aloo Mattar, Gobhi, Chana Masala.
5. Meat is not consumed everywhere and everyday but depending on your region/culture people don't touch meat or eat it everyday.
Regional Dishes-
Korea-
North- Gukbap (a soup with rice), Kimchi mari (cold kimchi broth with rice), Hamhung naengmyeon, etc.
Central- Jogijeot (made with croaker), Saeujeot (made with small shrimp), Ogokbap (steamed five cereal crops).
South- Jinju bibimbap, Dongnae pajeon, Jeonbokjuk, Okdom gui.
Japan-
Hokkido- Genghis Khan Barbecue, Ishikari nabe, Ika somen.
Chubu and Kanto- Monja-yaki, Sushi, Kishimen.
Kyūshū- Hakata ramen, Champon, Keihan.
Okinawa- Chanpuru, Okinawa soba, Taco rice.
India-
North- Chaat, Rajma, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani.
South- Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Biryani.
West- Bhakri, Dhokla, Dum Aloo, Pav Bhaji.
East- Momo, Mishti Doi, Bhaji, Prawn malai curry.
Street Snacks/ Food
Who doesn't love snacks? Here are some really popular snacks.
India-
Chaat, Malpua, Lilva Kachori, Vada Paw, Pani Puri, Shankarpali, Bhaji (onion, egg, potato, spinach,etc.), Samosa.
Korea-
Kimbap (similar to sushi), Dubujeon, Kimchi jeon, Ddeokbokki, Sundae, Anju, Jokbal.
Japan-
Azuki Ice, Koara no māchi, Pocky, Hello Panda, Anpan, Dango, Takoyaki.
Dessert
Umm... Now for the sweet things! (I don't like sweet stuff!)
Korea-
Bungeoppang, Maejakgwa, Jeolpyeon, Patbingsu, Yakgwa.
Japan-
Amanatto, Taiyaki, Mochi, Manju, Mizuame, Kasutera.
India-
Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Jalebi, Gajar ka Halwa, Ladoo.
Beverages and Alcohol
Japan-
Green Tea, Sake, Umeshu, Japanese Beer and Whisky, Kombucha, Gyokuro, Umecha, Oronamin C Drink, Pocari Sweat.
India-
Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Mazza, Bhang Lassi, Sherbat, Masala Chai, Buttermilk, Aam Panna, Nimbu Pani.
Korea-
Sikhye, Soju, Makgeolli, Bori cha, Oksusu cha, Misu, Sungnyung,
Yulmucha, Insam Cha.
Popular Foods-
Japan-
Sushi, Donburi, Onigiri, Kare Rice, Sashimi, Ramen, Soba, Udon, Shabu Shabu, Yakitori, Donkatsu.
Korea-
Son Dubu Jiggae, Seolleongtang, Ddukbokkie, Sundae, Dakjuk, Hoeddeok. Yangnyeom Tongdak, Kimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Kimchi.
India-
Alu Gobi, Gajar Ka Halwa, Chaat Papri, Pani Puri, Idli, Butter Chicken, Gulab Jamun, Chicken Biriyani, Chili Chicken, Dhokla, Lamb Vindaloo, Tandoori chicken.
Table Manners, Do's and Don'ts
Planning on visiting on any of these counties? Here are some important things to keep in mind.
Japan-
1. Pray before eating.
2. Japanese set their chopsticks with a horizontal shape
3. Eat individually, no sharing from a bigger pot.
4. Usually the old treat the young, and if someone is treated by someone else, they are required to treat tacitly.
Do's-
1. Many times at people's homes and at certain restaurants, you will share several dishes at the table instead of having your own individual dish.
2. Drink miso soup out of the bowl and use your chopsticks to eat the solid pieces.
3. Slurp noodles and soup.
4. Keep the bowl close to your mouth when eating noodle soup. This will avoid a mess.
5. Pay at a restaurant if you are initiated the invitation. Splitting the bill is not traditionally done in Japan.
Don'ts-
1. Don't take food from the serving plate with the ends of your chopsticks that you've eaten from. Instead, turn your chopsticks upside down and then pick the food up.
2. Don't pour an alcoholic beverage into your own glass. Instead, serve your dining partners their drinks.
3. Don't get noticeably drunk at a nice restaurant.
4. Don't start drinking until everyone at the table is served and the glasses are raised to toast. The Japanese drinking salute is usually "Kampai!"
5. Don't stick chopsticks into your food or spear your food with the chopsticks.
Korea-
1. Korea, people pray if they have a religion. But they do say "Jal meokgetseumnida."
2. Koreans set their chopsticks vertically.
3. They usually share from a bigger pot.
4. Korean culture does not accept individual paying , unless it's a treat.
Do's-
1. Note that the eldest are served first, and they also begin eating first.
2.Try a little bit of everything. If you don't know what something is, ask!
3. Refuse the first offer of second helpings, out of politeness.
4. Eat everything served to you.
Don'ts-
1. Don't stick chopsticks into your food or spear your food with the chopsticks.
2. Don't sit until told where to sit.
3. Don't use your chopsticks to point at something and never pierce food with your chopsticks.
4. Don't eat with your hands.
India-
1. Indians eat with their hand. We use forks, spoons and knives but not chopsticks.
2. Elders are usually served first by the younger members of the family.
3. Elders normally pay the bill.
4. Indians normally don't pray before eating.
Do's-
1. You must wash your hands before eating and most food is eaten with hands.
2. Finish all the food on your plate.
3. When eating with hands one must not get the palms dirty. It is a sign of being dirty.
4. Eat with your right hand.
Don'ts-
1. Don't eat too quickly or slowly.
2. Don't eat with your left hand. It's considered unclean.
3. It is considered inappropriate to use your fingers to share food from someone else's plate once you have started using your own. Instead, ask for a clean spoon to transfer the food from the common dish to your plate.
4. Do not leave the table until others have finished or the host requests you. If you must, ask permission from the host before leaving.
Popular Restaurants
To make it easy for you travelers and foodies visiting these countries, here are some popular places to eat at.
Korea (Seoul only)-
Song Jook Heon (송죽헌)
Yong Su San (용수산)
Eulji Myun Oak (을지면옥)
To Sok Chon (토속촌)
Si Hwa Dam (시화담)
Gae Hwa Oak (개화옥)
Goraebul (고래불)
Jung Sik Dang (정식당)
Jinju Jip (진주집)
Byeokjae Galbi (벽재갈비)
Japan (Tokyo)-
Rokurinsha Tokyo (Ramen Street)
Gogyo
Hachibe
Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo Central Wholesale Market)
Tonkatsu Wako
Kozue at Park Hyatt
Ginza Akebono Mochi Shop
Nadaman in Shanghri-La Hotel, Tokyo
Depachika (Food emporiums located in the basement’s of luxury department stores. Tokyo include Daimaru (high end), and Nihonbashi Takashimaya or Mitsukoshi)
India-
Hyderabad-
Paradise (Really good non-veg. and authentic Hyderabadi Byrani), Mirchi (Authentic South Indian Food)
Chutnyes (Typical South Indian Foods).
Goa-
Mum's Kitchen
The Verandah Restaurants
Andron, La Fayette.
New Delhi-
Dum Pukht
Karim's
Indian Accent
Mumbai-
HQ's
Bungalow 9
Alright everyone! This is all for today's post. Hopefully it was helpful and sorry for no pictures, I will add them later on (if I remember) as I am super tired now!!
Until next time, Take care and bye.
Love
-Sam
