Japan: 1. Yakisoba [ ya-kee-so-ba ]: thin noodles covered with a sweet sauce. DESCRIPTION: I love yakisoba and it is usually a lunch or dinner dish. Fish flakes are usually sprinkled on top of this dish.
2. Sushi [ su-she ]: vegetables or fish wrapped up in sticky sushi rice and nori (a type of seaweed). DESCRIPTION: my favourite kind of sushi is kappa maki [ ka-pa ma-kee ] which is a cucumber roll. I've also tried raw tuna sushi. It was...interesting! Sushi is usually eaten at lunchtime.
3. Yakitori [ ya-kee-tor-ee ]: chicken skewers with a sweet and sour sauce on top. DESCRIPTION: yakitori is a great dinner dish. The sweet sauce goes very well with the chicken.
4. Okonomiyaki [ o-co-no-mi-ya-kee ]: pancake/crepe with meat, Chinese noodles, veggies and a sweet sauce inside. DESCRIPTION: all of the flavours are very different in this dish. There are sweet flavours, salty and sour flavours. It can be soft at some parts, and crunchy in others. Usually a dinner dish.
5. Gyuudon Buri [ gu-don boo-ree ]: beef on a bed of rice with sauce. DESCRIPTION: this is a delicious dish (one of my dads favourites!) and a lunch or dinner time option.
6. Tenpura [ ten-poo-ra ]: deep fried vegetables or fish (shrimp usually) dipped in a sweet sauce. DESCRIPTION: a great lunch option. I prefer my tempura to have vegetables in them.
7. Onigiri [ o-nee-gee-ree ]: vegetables or fish wrapped in a rice ball. DESCRIPTION: this is a great lunch or snack. My favourite type of Onigiri is vegetable. We had these a lot for a quick snack.
8. Kaki Pi [ ka-kee-pee ]: wasabi or original flavoured rice crackers with peanuts. DESCRIPTION: my dad and I loved these for a snack. Our favourite was wasabi flavoured. Convienience stores in Japan have great snacks and you can even get cheap and yummy dinners from there too!
9. Miso Soup [ me-so soup ]: soup with green onions and tofu. DESCRIPTION: miso soup is a starter for lunch or dinner. It's really delicious!
10. Ramen [ raw-men ]: thin noodles in a miso broth. DESCRIPTION: a lunch or dinner dish. There are many different types of ramen such as the miso ramen and egg ramen.
Hong Kong: 1. Pineapple Buns: buns shaped like a pineapple (they actually don't have pineapple in them) with sweet crust baked on it on top. DESCRIPTION: my mom really enjoyed these! Served usually at breakfast with a cup of hot milk tea. They are very good and the top of the bun is suguary and delightful!
2. "Chinese dough balls": little balls of baked waffle dough (my favourite Chinese dessert!!) DESCRIPTION: I absolutely love these! A great snack or dessert option.
3. Braised goose: cooked goose. DESCRIPTION: I thought this was going to be gross, but it actually tasted like cold turkey! Interesting! Served at lunch.
4. Soy milk: milk made from soy beans instead of from cows milk. DESCRIPTION: robin loved this (now she'll only drink soy milk instead of regular milk!), but it was too creamy for me. If your lactose and tolerant, I suggest this drink.
5. Rice rolls: sticky rice paper rolls dipped or soaked in a sauce. DESCRIPTION: these were a bit slimy for my liking! They didn't really have much of a taste though. Served, strangely, at breakfast.
6. Chinese noodles: thin instant noodles usually stir fired with vegetables or meat. DESCRIPTION: this dish is really good, and a great meal option at dinner or lunchtime.
7. Dim Sum [ dim sum ]: dumplings with pork or other meats in it. DESCRIPTION: I'm not a fan of these, but if you love Chinese food, you'll like these. Usually a dinner or lunch option.
Vietnam: 1. Pho [ fu ]: vegetable and noodle soup usually with beef and in a beef broth. DESCRIPTION: you might think this is a lunch or dinner option, but it's served at breakfast! Lots of locals have this for breakfast with Vietnamese coffee (below) or tea.
2. Cao Lau : [ cow low/lau ]: thick noodles in a broth with vegetables, thinly sliced pork, and crispy croutons made from rice flour. DESCRIPTION: this dish is amazing and a Hoi An special. It's great when you get it from a local place, and great served at dinner or lunchtime.
3. Vietnamese coffee: strong coffee with condensed milk in it. DESCRIPTION: Vietnamese coffee is very very strong, so you have to put condensed milk in it to sweeten it. Great with breakfast, or at night.
4. Stir fried chicken with lemongrass and chili: the name says it all. DESCRIPTION: I love this dish, and the lemongrass and chili mixture is so delicious! Great at lunch or dinner.
5. Bun Sao [ bun sow ]: a thin (not sweet) pancake with meat and fish and green onions inside, served with a chili dipping sauce. DESCRIPTION: this is a great dish for a light dinner, or lunch. It's crunchy on the outside, but soft in the middle.
6. Cold beef salad: cold stir fried beef, vermicelli noodles, and veggies in a salad. DESCRIPTION: this is a great dinner party option, because it's delicious and filling. Usually served at lunch or dinner.
7. Spring rolls: fresh vegetables, meat or fish rolled up with rice paper. DESCRIPTION: I prefer the vegetable spring rolls. These can be deep fired or served as fresh rolls. A great lunch option, or a meal starter.
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