Food & Drink

Source In a world full of turmoil and chaos, there are few absolute truths that we can always count on. Grass is green, the sky is blue, water is wet and tastes like yogurt…wait, what?  That’s right, because Japan can’t seem to leave well enough alone, not even the foundation of life itself – water...

Source Every country has its own, unique culinary traditions and unique dishes to serve the world. In Japan, you can find lots of uniquely delicious foods such as tempura, yakitori, okonomiyaki, miso soup, Japanese style curry, etc. One dish beloved by locals, but less commonly known abroad, is natto. Visually speaking, natto can be intimidating....

source Here in Tokyo, the winter weather is out in full force – and baby, it’s cold outside! At TokyoTreat, we’re always thinking of ways we can warm up – and fill our bellies!  In Japan, one of the most common – and delicious – wintertime treats is oden (おでん), which is just one of...

Do You Know These 5 Iconic Regional Dishes from Japan? Does your country have different traditional food in different regions? In Japan, we have many different traditional and specialty foods all across the country. That’s why it is always a good idea to go a culinary tour while you are in Japan (and be prepared...

When it comes to Japanese traditional desserts, Mochi is always the answer. This traditional dessert is also known as “rice cake” that has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries. Have you ever tried this snack before? This super chewy snack is made from an ingredient known as Mochigome which is short-grain glutinous rice. When rice...

Source Japan has no limit in the cuteness it has to offer. The cuteness comes in all shapes and sizes, and this time it’s cat-shaped bread. You may have seen cat-shaped cookies, but how about cat-shaped bread? If you're around Tokyo, there's a specialty bread store that is newly opened and ready to serve you...

Image Source October is coming, and it means the autumn season is approaching as well. As usual, Japan has no creative limit when making new snacks and beverages. Unique, specially flavored treats are being released multiple times each year. These limited-edition treats are sold season by season. For example, sakura-themed sweets are sold in April...

When most people think of fast food, they picture burgers and fried chicken from McDonalds or KFC from a drive through window.  For many Japanese however, fast food comes in the more traditional form of gyudon in a sit-down restaurant. When in Japan, do as the Japanese do. Many Japanese will often opt to grab...

Source  If you're visiting Japan in September and October, you will see that Japan celebrates Halloween very well! You will find many places (such as theme parks and cafes) decked out for this spooky holiday. Many food and beverage companies also compete to launch their own special Halloween menus, including Krispy Kreme! Krispy Kreme is...

Who doesn't know curry? Curry is a common dish in Asia. You can find different styles of curry all over Asia, in Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and so on. However, the unique thing about curry is the condiments, spices and ingredients that vary in each country with each having a different taste too! This time...

Hands up, Matcha Lovers!! It’s the best season to enjoy Matcha products. This flavour is becoming hugely popular and attracting people around the world, which makes it a perfect ingredient for drinks and desserts. That’s the reason why you can find a lot of cafes and restaurants serving delicious Matcha foods like ice cream, parfait,...

We are know that McDonalds have different menu in every country. Here, in Japan, you also can find unique and ‘must eat when in Japan’ McDonalds menu. Want to know what to order at a Japanese McDonalds? TokyoTreat will give you 7 recommendations, let’s take a look! 1 .Ume Fries It’s french fries with a...