Forget about fine dining restaurants because Japan’s supermarket delis offer the tastiest foods at the lowest prices!
It’s amazing what you can find in the deli section of a Japanese supermarket. At times, browsing through the products made me feel I was in the buffet of a luxury hotel!
From fresh daily baked breads to succulent sashimi with perfect marbling, the quality of these foods is unlike any supermarket in the western world.
Here are my top 5 tastiest foods from Japan’s supermarket delis!
#5 – Assorted Sushi Box
The variety of fish in these assorted sushi boxes is truly astonishing. Instead of the standard california rolls you’ll find at your local sushi hub, these authentic goods feature the whole spectrum of fish from salmon to tuna, yellowtail fish, and even eel!
#4 – Roast Beef
Another favorite of the supermarket deli is this ready-to-eat pack of roast beef! A medium rare finish and accompanied by delicious horseradish mustard, it’s a must-try the next time you’re at a Japanese supermarket such as Izumiya.
#3 – Katsuo Sashimi
Getting into the main crux of this article and the highlight of Japanese supermarkets as a whole, we enter the realm of sashimi! This katsuo sashimi is made using fresh bonito fish and offers a tougher texture and a light fishy taste combined with the savory flavor soy sauce.
#2 – Salmon Sashimi Varieties
In the world of sashimi, the crowd favorite is no doubt the salmon varieities. Japanese supermarkets offer a plethora of salmon sashimi packs including nigiri sushi, thin-cut fillets, and thick-cut chunks, all featuring rich marbly fresh salmon sashimi sourced from the magestic Sea of Japan!
#1 – Maguro Chutoro
Last but not least is my personal favorite – maguro chutoro! Translated as “medium fatty tuna,” it features the mid-section of the tuna fish sliced to perfection for the perfect level of fatty texture that melts in your mouth!
For a premium sushi experience, try maguro chutoro the next time you’re in Japan and experience the brilliant combination of succulent marbled tuna wrapped in steamed sushi rice and fresh savory seaweed!
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