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Useful for shiritori! A list of food names that start with 'fu'

We’re introducing foods that start with “fu”! When you hear “foods that start with fu,” what comes to mind? We’ve gathered a wide range, not only foods born in Japan but also those from overseas and even popular convenience-store items.

If it’s your turn with “fu” in a food shiritori game or you need “fu” words for a word game, this article has you covered.

You’ll surely find plenty you’ve eaten before! Feel free to use it as a reference.

4 letters (1–10)

shark fin

shark fin

Dried shark tail and dorsal fins are called shark fin, and they have been eaten in China since ancient times.

Even today, they are used in shark fin soup and as ingredients in Chinese cuisine, and are cherished as a luxury food.

Frisk

Frisk

FRISK is a brand name of mint-flavored tablet candy.

It has been sold in Japan since the 1990s and originally originated in Belgium in the 1980s.

5 characters (1–10)

foie gras

foie gras

Foie gras, a luxury ingredient counted among the world’s three great delicacies.

It is the liver of geese or ducks and is characterized by its rich, intense flavor.

Famichiki

Famichiki

This is fried chicken sold at FamilyMart, a convenience store chain with locations nationwide.

Its bold, spice-forward flavor and crispy, juicy texture are popular.

Many people find themselves buying one whenever they visit FamilyMart, don’t they?

fondue

fondue

It’s a dish where you dip your favorite ingredients into melted cheese or chocolate, like cheese fondue or chocolate fondue.

In Europe, where fondue originated, the term “fondue” also refers to dishes in which skewered meat or seafood is cooked by dipping it into hot oil or broth.

6 characters (1–10)

Fukagawa-meshi (Fukagawa-style rice)

Fukagawa-meshi (Fukagawa-style rice)

Fukagawa-meshi is a local dish that originated in Fukagawa, Tokyo.

It is said to have been enjoyed since the Edo period, and consists of leeks and clams simmered in miso, which are then served over rice.

Focaccia

Focaccia

In Italy, a small, flat, bread-like item is called focaccia.

While regular bread typically uses butter, a distinctive feature of focaccia is that it uses olive oil.