concept   pasta
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, pasta is seen as a foreign dish and not a staple, typically served in smaller portions with diverse influences.
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1 eating pasta Japan Seen as a foreign cuisine and typically served in smaller portions as a side dish 1
2 pasta Japan Pasta is considered a foreign cuisine and is not a commonly consumed staple, often perceived as a special or luxury dish. 1
3 pasta Japan Viewed as a type of foreign food, often associated with Italian or Western cuisine, and not typically consumed as a staple. 1
4 pasta Japan Less common and typically served in Western-style restaurants with a variety of sauces and ingredients. 1
5 pasta Japan Pasta is enjoyed, but not as commonly consumed as in Italy 1
6 spaghetti Japan Considered a foreign cuisine item, often served with a unique Japanese twist, such as using soy sauce or dashi broth 1
7 spaghetti Japan Often found in fusion dishes like spaghetti with soy sauce or topped with seaweed in Japan 1
8 spaghetti sauce Japan Less commonly used in traditional cuisine, but gaining popularity through international influences 1