Ramen (above) and tempura may seem like typical Japanese dishes, but they, like curry, came from overseas. Photo: Shutterstock
How Japan claimed ramen, curry and tempura as its own despite their foreign origins
- The Portuguese gave Japan tempura, or was it the Chinese? Ramen noodles certainly came from China, and the British brought curry to Japan from India
- Over time, imported foods, dishes and cooking techniques were adopted and adapted and came to be considered Japanese. Today Indians can dine on Japanese curry
Ramen (above) and tempura may seem like typical Japanese dishes, but they, like curry, came from overseas. Photo: Shutterstock
