Tofu Teriyaki
This is a great dish with lightly fried tofu in a sweet sauce, usually served with steamed rice.
Udon Noodles
This is a great noodle dish you can get at many Japanese restaurants.
Vegetable Sushi Roll
This can be made with a large variety of sliced vegetables. Go to any Japanese restaurant and ask the sushi chef to be creative!
Vegetable Tempura
These are vegetables that are battered and lightly fried. This is available at most Japanese restaurants.
Japanese Cucumber Salad
This is a great tasting side dish served at Japanese restaurants. It is usually sliced cucumbers in a vinegar/soy sauce dressing, and sometimes has seaweed as well.
Mixed Veggie Sushi Rolls
Sushi rolls can be made with virtually any vegetable. Japanese sushi chefs are usually very happy to get creative if you ask them to prepare something unique.
Miso Soup
This is a tasty broth available at and Japanese restaurant, and it has seaweed and tofu for added minerals and protein.
Buckwheat Soba Noodles
These are filling and tasty noodles often served in a broth with lots of vegetables.
Edamame (Soy Beans)
Any Japanese restaurant (and many grocery stores) serve cook and lightly salted soy beats. They make a great snack or appetizer. Soy beans are a good source of protein, and like all vegetables, have no cholesterol.
Agedashi Tofu
This is a lightly fried tofu dish made with soy sauce and found at Japanese restaurants. It has great seasonings, and is a great addition to any Japanese meal.
