India, May 23 -- One of the world's most beloved cuisines also happens to be among its most meticulous. And while Tokyo or Osaka may offer the gold standard, increasingly authentic Japanese restaurants are emerging across Goa as well. On the menu? Collagen-rich ramen, smoky yakitori, delicate gyoza, meticulously crafted sushi, crisp karaage that's juicy within, the whole nine yards. If you happen to be in the state anytime soon, here's where to head for a meal.

Japanese cuisine has long held the world in a chokehold. It's marked by glistening cuts of sashimi arranged like artwork, steaming bowls of ramen infused with hours of labour, and the seemingly simple sushi whose execution depends on expertise and a deep reverence for the craft. ...