Prehistoric Meat
Children the world over have oft dreamed of sinking their teeth into this flesh like starving cavemen, but it sadly cannot be eaten as is.
Raw Fish
Fish so fresh it can be eaten off the line without a second thought. It goes splendidly with a drink, meaning juice for those not yet of age.
Common Eggs
Standard, nondescript eggs that can be used in all kinds of dishes.
Roe
The delicacy of salted fish eggs is meant to be savored one at a time.
Fresh Vegetables
An assorted bounty of nature’s candy.
Tomato
A piece of fruit that is red, ripe, and bursting with juicy goodness. It almost seems to be begging for someone to grab it and take a bite.
Lemon
A piece of notably sour fruit with a bright yellow skin.
Tasty Mushrooms
Delicious fungi that hardly need any preparing to be served. They also retain their freshness for extended periods of time.
Colorful Mushrooms
Fungi with foreboding coloration that both fascinates and repels all who see them. They may be edible, but no one wants to be the first to try.
Seaweed
Kelp that has been dried for long-term storage. When reconstituted, it expands far beyond the size that one might expect.
Whole Milk
Milk with barely any of the fat skimmed off. A glass of it before bed is the perfect prescription for a good night’s sleep.
Well-Aged Cheese
Flavorful cheese that has been aged for quite some time. Under its bloomy rind hides a creamy goodness that melts in your mouth.
Nectar
A hearty serving of the sweet, sugar-rich liquid harvested from flowers.
Spring Water
Crystal clear water drawn from deep underground.
Caterpillar Fungus
A parasitic fungus that feeds off insect larvae. When dried, it can be used for either medicinal or culinary purposes.
Poison Hemlock
A nocuous plant in the parsley family that is used as a medicinal herb. From its roots and leaves emanates a nearly unbearable, putrid stench.
Marbled Meat
Premium meat with vividly red flesh and mouth-wateringly white marbling. Its succulent flavor is guaranteed to send one into ecstasy.
Empyreanase
An uncanny fish said to have long ago inhabited a celestial sea, its aroma and flavor are said to be embodiments of the ocean itself.
Egg Paragon
The finest of eggs, with whites as clear as melted snow and yolks as bright as the midday sun.
Roe Rice
The product of a fateful meeting between fish eggs and white rice. It is an exceedingly simple, yet undeniably popular dish.
Curry Rice
A dish consisting of various sautéed ingredients mixed with spices and slowly simmered. Its piquant aroma is hard for anyone to resist.
Tears of Joysotto
A masterpiece of risotto so delicious that it could make even the most thick-skinned of warriors bawl from bliss.
Crab Rice Stew
A dish made by simmering white rice, shredded crab meat, mushrooms, and wild vegetables in a lightly flavored stock.
Grilled Steak
A thick-cut slab of beef grilled to perfection. Each juicy bite is guaranteed to leave you wanting another.
Hamburg Steak
Ground meat delicately mixed with onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs, and then grilled to retain just the right amount of juices.
Golden Omelet
This meal of sautéed ground beef wrapped in a blanket of fluffy, golden eggs is so aesthetically pleasing, few dare to pierce it with utensils.
Grilled Fish
Fish generously salted, cooked over an open flame, and served with grated radish.
Fried Fish
A simple dish of white fish dipped in batter and fried to a golden crisp, a texture that perfectly complements fried potatoes.
Sushi
Hand-pressed, vinegar-splashed rice topped with expertly cut slices of fish. Though this food may seem easy to prepare, it is not.
Salmon Meuniere
A well-seasoned salmon fillet sautéed on both sides and topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Stink Fish
Fish fillet pickled in brine and then sun dried to give it a distinctive aroma. An overlooked food, it is neither loved nor hated by anyone.
Cream Stew
A stew of meat and vegetables simmered in a creamy white sauce. Simmering long enough for the veggies to dissolve can give it character.
Minestrone
A chunky soup made with a tomato-based broth and piles of vegetables. Its faint notes of sourness serve to whet the appetite.
Cheese Fondue
Bread and vegetables dipped in melted cheese. Even the cheese that sticks to the bottom of the pot is irresistibly delicious.
Vegetable Stir-Fry
A small amount of meat sautéed with a cornucopia of vegetables.
Caesar Salad
Lettuce topped with parmesan cheese, croutons, and a special buttermilk dressing.
Seaweed Salad
A salad made with lettuce, myriad seaweed types, and a soy sauce-based dressing. It is both delicious and nutritious.
Caprese Salad
A salad combining sliced tomatoes and fresh cheese, with basil and olive oil drizzled on top for added flavor.
Pasta Peperoncino
Spaghetti in a light sauce made with garlic, pepperoncini, and olive oil. Of all the pasta dishes, this is purportedly the most rudimentary.
Pasta Bolognese
Spaghetti with a slow-simmered sauce of tomatoes, ground meat, and spices. It is delectable enough to make one forget how much it splatters.
Spaghetti with Roe
Spaghetti sautéed with roe, butter, salt, and pepper. Many chefs and household cooks alike rave about its divine medley of flavors.
Sukiyaki
This dish of beef, vegetables, and tofu simmered in a salty-sweet soy sauce broth is so beguiling, families fight over each piece.
Seafood Hot Pot
A hot pot dish packed with a plethora of ocean delicacies. The sheer assortment of shellfish used is so extravagant, it could be criminal!
Shortcake
An airy sponge cake topped with whipped cream and fruit. The epitome of confections, it is adored by sweet-toothed children everywhere.
Lemon Tart
A crispy pastry crust topped with lemon-flavored cream. Its invigorating, fruity sourness makes it a quintessential early summer snack.
White Bread
Fluffy bread made from bleached wheat flour.
Chocolate Scones
This tasty variation on a tried-and-true pastry recipe goes wonderfully with tea, thanks in part to its rich chocolate chips.
Melon Bun
A sweet roll made from white bread covered in cookie dough. Despite its name, no melons whatsoever were used in its creation.
Heavenly Pudding
It is said that eating this irresistible pudding gives one the feeling of ascending to the heavens, bite after irresistible bite.
Tiramisu
A sophisticated dessert consisting of a coffee-flavored sponge cake that is topped with cream cheese.
Vanilla Ice Cream
The real deal for connoisseurs of vanilla, this frozen dessert is made with vanilla beans, cream, and sugar.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
The cooling flavor of this frozen treat is accented by the rich chocolate chips that bespeckle its vivid green surface.
Fruit Gummies
This chewy candy, of which kids can never get enough, comes in five spectacular flavors.
Hot Chocolate
A comforting drink made from warm milk mixed with cocoa powder and sugar. Some adults add a touch of brandy to make it a soporific.
Lemon Juice
Juice made from freshly squeezed lemons. Though normally thought to be sour, it is rather easy on the palate.
Herb Tea
A tea with floral notes that arise from a blend of herbs packed with medicinal properties.
Chai Tea
A pleasantly scented beverage of tea leaves and spices steeped in milk. Tea specialists encourage experimenting with the spices used.
Gourmet Curry Rice
The apotheosis of curry and rice, this dish has an exquisite balance of phenomenal ingredients. Normal curry will never taste the same.
Umai-bo Candy
A puffed corn snack with fish roe flavoring in the shape of a cylinder. It carries the president of Yaokin’s seal of approval.
Bunnylicious Pie
A pie made solely from ingredients that spoiled, epicurean bunnies love.
Charred Meat
Meat that was burnt to a crisp under too strong of a flame. It serves as a poignant reminder that all things should be done in moderation.
Poisonous Hot Pot
Everything about this dish scream “danger,” but as the old adage goes, “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”
Cake-like Substance
This cake looks absolutely delicious, but its complete lack of flavor is utterly disappointing.
Dish Formerly Known as Food
A dish so complex, the general public cannot hope to understand it. It was seasoned not with love, but with self-satisfaction.