Kinpira Gobo is a classic Japanese side dish made with thinly sliced burdock root and carrot, sautéed and simmered in a ...

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11. Takoyaki — Another signature street food from Osaka, the city known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” is takoyaki. You’ll find it in convenience stores, food courts, izakayas, and street vendors.

Everyone knows that if Saori has vetted you, you’re worth their time.” If you have a Japanese knife in your home kitchen, Ms. Kawano may have had a hand in that, too.

There has been a rising appreciation for Japanese street food in general due to its convenience, taste and innovation. Plus, the sandwiches are as good to look at as they are to eat.