Glossary > Edamame

What is Edamame?

枝豆 えだまめ / edamame

Young soybeans boiled in their pods and sprinkled with salt. You squeeze the beans out of the pod into your mouth and leave the pod on the plate.

How to order and eat it

Usually the first thing people order with a beer. It arrives in a few minutes and is meant to be shared.

Dietary notes

Vegetarian and usually vegan, but made with soy. Check with the staff if you avoid soy.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.