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Tamago 玉子

Sweet omelette

Layered egg, sometimes blended with shrimp paste into a cake-like castella. Traditionally the sign of a shop's style.

Best season
year-round
Style
Nigiri
How it's served
Nigiri with a nori band, or as a thick slice
Richness
2 of 5
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Where to eat it

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