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Chazuke | Traditional Soup From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chazuke | Traditional Soup From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chazuke | Traditional Soup From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chazuke | Traditional Soup From Japan | TasteAtlas

Chazuke

(Ochazuke, 茶漬け, ちゃづけ, Rice and Tea)

Originating from the middle Edo era, when green tea and bancha rose in popularity, chazuke is a simple dish made by pouring hot green tea over rice and numerous toppings. The usual toppings include a variety of pickled vegetables and seaweed. In some places, salmon, bonito, or grilled eel are used as toppings, the grilled eel topping version being a specialty of Shizuoka prefecture.


Chazuke is consumed at any time of day in Japan, be it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is considered the ultimate comfort food that is easy to prepare. Chazuke is so popular that instant chazuke packs became available in Japanese stores since the 1970s, consisting of freeze-dried toppings and various seasonings for the dish.


In restaurants, chazuke is usually served at the end, and ordering the dish also acts as a signal that you're ready to go home.