Japanese Food Has a Long History in India, From Sizzlers to Sushi Restaurants
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Japanese food is very popular in India, but its influence goes back further than many people think. According to a recent column by food writer Vir Sanghvi in the Hindustan Times, Japanese cuisine has been part of Indian eating habits for a long time. Even the sizzler, a dish many Indians enjoy at family restaurants, has roots in Japanese teppanyaki cooking.
The column highlights some well-known Japanese restaurants in India, including Sakura and Wasabi. These places have helped introduce Japanese dishes to diners in Indian cities. Over the years, the choice of Japanese food in India has grown, and many people now see it as a regular part of eating out rather than something unusual.
The story also shows how food can change as it moves between countries. Teppanyaki, a style of cooking on a flat iron griddle, was adapted by Indian restaurants and became the sizzler that many people know today. This example shows that the connection between Japanese and Indian food is closer than it may first appear.
In short, the popularity of Japanese food in India is not a recent trend. From sizzlers to dedicated Japanese restaurants, its influence on Indian dining has developed over many years, and it continues to attract new fans across the country.
Sources: Hindustan Times
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