Japan is undoubtedly a sensory wonderland for food lovers. While the street food industry is still at its early stages, the few stalls available live up to Japan’s reputation of having some of the most sumptuous and nutritious dishes.

If you want to have some dishes on the street, several small stalls known as yatai can be found in busy streets or festivals. Street food vendors offer a tasty selection of on-the-go dishes. That said, here are some common street eats in Japan.

Takoyaki

Takoyaki is a gooey ball-shaped snack made from wheat flour, chopped octopus, tempura scraps, ginger, and green onions. This food is served hot and is unbelievably tasty.

Kushiten

You can never miss Kushiten when asked to mention the best Japanese street dishes with global popularity. This skewered Japanese cake is made from a white fish paste that is steamed and deep-fried until it gets firm.

Senbei

Senbei is a savoury sweet rice cracker in Japanese streets. It is served in different sizes, shapes, and flavours. The senbei has a distinct flavour that will certainly keep you yearning for more.