Country boy here…how far off am I from anything resembling something from japan? Do they have benihana there? Prep work is insane
Country boy here…how far off am I from anything resembling something from japan? Do they have benihana there? Prep work is insane
by stopitlikeacheeto
8 Comments
HiroAnobei
Teppanyaki does exist in Japan too, but it’s nowhere as theatrical as something from Benihana, where it’s as much a show as it is food preparation. As for your food, that’s some good browning on your food, especially the shrimp and onions. Presentation-wise, you definitely wouldn’t just pile everything on a plate in Japan lol, but if it’s just home cooking for yourself it’s fine.
ProfessorKeaton
what is the white sauce – mayo based?
CupcakesAreMiniCakes
This doesn’t look Japanese to me at all but it does look delicious. If you plated Japanese (short grain/ glutinous) white rice in a small bowl on the side, grilled or fried shrimp on a small plate, and that little salad I see on the side as it is, maybe add a small bowl of miso soup, then it would look more Japanese. This looks more like an American-Chinese sort of dish to me. justonecookbook.com has a lot of good recipes as a start
stephenp129
If I’m being honest this looks nothing like Japanese food. But if you cooked it with care and you enjoyed it, that’s all that matters. You’re gonna need to go to a big city or Japan to experience some actual Japanese food. Or do some real research as to what Japanese food looks like.
Technical_Anteater45
To be honest and fair, I’d say I’m looking at some decent fundamentals, cooking-wise. You should spend some time on YouTube or your favorite food channels’ streaming apps, and gain some exposure in teppanyaki and just general japanese cooking. The way things are plated, the order they come in, the tidiness of things – these are all elemental to japanese cuisine. When I was younger we hosted a student from Okinawa and everything they ever cooked for us was always just-so, never piled high on a plate (unless it was my dad cooking steak for Shotetsu – that was the one ‘pig-out’ occasion, always, LOL).
But again, decent fundamentals – you know what you’re doing with your foods and with heat, now you just need to dial in the actual style that you’re going for. I think you’ll be in a good place in no time at all. Good luck and bon apetit.
crunchy_meringue
It’s as “Japanese” as American Chinese food is “Chinese”.
Looks good, but not Japanese.
AffectionatePanic718
That looks delicious! As other commenters have said, it doesn’t necessarily “look Japanese” but it does look tasty.
If you’re looking for dishes that would be served in Japan, I’d recommend the site JustOneCookbook which has a lot of Japanese recipes. Exactly the same as what you’d be served in a Japanese household or restaurant here in Japan! Happy cooking 😊
NxPat
Looks delicious. If I might add, Japanese food is usually served individually. My Japanese wife hates it when I serve everything on one plate and they are touching each other. This serving would make me happy, however it would genuinely freak her out. Small dishes are typically here in Japan.
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Teppanyaki does exist in Japan too, but it’s nowhere as theatrical as something from Benihana, where it’s as much a show as it is food preparation. As for your food, that’s some good browning on your food, especially the shrimp and onions. Presentation-wise, you definitely wouldn’t just pile everything on a plate in Japan lol, but if it’s just home cooking for yourself it’s fine.
what is the white sauce – mayo based?
This doesn’t look Japanese to me at all but it does look delicious. If you plated Japanese (short grain/ glutinous) white rice in a small bowl on the side, grilled or fried shrimp on a small plate, and that little salad I see on the side as it is, maybe add a small bowl of miso soup, then it would look more Japanese. This looks more like an American-Chinese sort of dish to me. justonecookbook.com has a lot of good recipes as a start
If I’m being honest this looks nothing like Japanese food. But if you cooked it with care and you enjoyed it, that’s all that matters. You’re gonna need to go to a big city or Japan to experience some actual Japanese food. Or do some real research as to what Japanese food looks like.
To be honest and fair, I’d say I’m looking at some decent fundamentals, cooking-wise. You should spend some time on YouTube or your favorite food channels’ streaming apps, and gain some exposure in teppanyaki and just general japanese cooking. The way things are plated, the order they come in, the tidiness of things – these are all elemental to japanese cuisine. When I was younger we hosted a student from Okinawa and everything they ever cooked for us was always just-so, never piled high on a plate (unless it was my dad cooking steak for Shotetsu – that was the one ‘pig-out’ occasion, always, LOL).
But again, decent fundamentals – you know what you’re doing with your foods and with heat, now you just need to dial in the actual style that you’re going for. I think you’ll be in a good place in no time at all. Good luck and bon apetit.
It’s as “Japanese” as American Chinese food is “Chinese”.
Looks good, but not Japanese.
That looks delicious! As other commenters have said, it doesn’t necessarily “look Japanese” but it does look tasty.
If you’re looking for dishes that would be served in Japan, I’d recommend the site JustOneCookbook which has a lot of Japanese recipes. Exactly the same as what you’d be served in a Japanese household or restaurant here in Japan! Happy cooking 😊
Looks delicious. If I might add, Japanese food is usually served individually. My Japanese wife hates it when I serve everything on one plate and they are touching each other. This serving would make me happy, however it would genuinely freak her out. Small dishes are typically here in Japan.