| Description | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian dish of raw, marinated fish served over cooked rice. Often found at Japanese restaurants | {Poke} bowl | 81%
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| Spiky sea creature whose yellow roe are enjoyed in sushi or sashimi | Sea urchin | 81%
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| Term for cherry blossoms; can be used in sweet dishes for their mild scent | Sakura | 79%
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| Mushroom often used fresh or dried in Japanese and Chinese cuisine | Shiitake | 75%
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| Umami flavour enhancer first prepared by a Japanese biochemist. It is very common in Chinese cuisine | Monosodium glutamate (MSG) | 73%
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| Brand of mayonnaise known for its distinct sweet, rich flavour | Kewpie | 69%
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| Yellow, finger-shaped citrus named after this religious figure | {Buddha}'s hand | 67%
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| Most popular Japanese beer brand. It has a signature 'Super Dry' version | Asahi | 65%
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| Brand of thin, chocolate-coated biscuit sticks | Pocky | 65%
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| Large white winter radish native to East Asia | Daikon | 63%
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| Largest shoyu (soy sauce) company globally | {Kikko}man | 63%
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| Fish cake with a pink swirl that is a common ramen topping; shares name with a famous anime hero | Narutomaki | 62%
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| 'Chawanmushi' is a steamed ___ custard typically seasoned with savoury ingredients | Egg | 53%
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| Thinly sliced meat and vegetable hot pot dish whose name is derived from the sound "swish swish" | Shabu-shabu | 52%
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| Grilled chicken skewers usually marinated with teriyaki sauce | Yakitori | 52%
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| Dessert cake whose Japanese version has a lighter, more wobbly texture than Western versions | Cheesecake | 51%
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| Sponge cake souvenir shaped like this peelable fruit | Tokyo {Banana} | 48%
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| Rice bowl topped with simmered fish, meat or vegetables | Donburi | 43%
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| Soft, rolled egg omelette sometimes served as a sushi | Tamagoyaki | 43%
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| Pancake sandwich filled with sweet red bean paste | Dorayaki | 41%
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| Small, sweet fish typically grilled on a skewer | Ayu | 32%
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| Brown, slightly bitter tea made from these roasted grains; common in Japan, Korea and China | {Barley} tea | 28%
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| Type of rice cracker that can be sweet, savoury or both | Senbei | 27%
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| Mint relative of various colours that is used in several Asian cuisines | Shiso | 27%
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| Soft, fluffy white milk bread | Shokupan | 26%
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