Steamed or boiled young soybeans, lightly salted, make for a healthy and protein-rich snack enjoyed before meals in Japan.
A comforting broth made from fermented soybeans, miso soup is often vegan and filled with tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
Rice balls filled with savory fillings like umeboshi (pickled plum) or plain seasoned rice, wrapped in nori. Simple yet satisfying!
Crispy, lightly battered, and deep-fried vegetables like sweet potato, eggplant, and mushrooms, served with dipping sauce.
These cucumber sushi rolls are a refreshing and light vegetarian sushi option, wrapped in nori with seasoned rice.
Crispy fried tofu cubes served in a flavorful soy-based broth. The outside is crunchy while the inside remains silky soft.
Buckwheat noodles, often served cold with a dipping sauce or hot in broth. Perfect for a light, hearty, and vegetarian-friendly meal.