Tomatoes
Tomatoes (Tomato: トマト)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Kumamoto-ken, Hokkaido, etc.
Recommendation.
Chilled: Hiyashi tomatoes are often listed on menus at izakayas, where they are sliced ice-cold and sprinkled with salt or dipped in mayonnaise. Sukiyaki: Tomatoes are not commonly added to sukiyaki, but their sourness perfectly matches the seasoned sweetness of sukiyaki sauce.