Senbei

One of the delights of visiting the town of Nara is the opportunity to enjoy sweet or savory senbei and to feed some to the many deers in the area. Senbei, or sembei, are delicious Japanese rice crackers that come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. If you happen to be a guest in a Japanese house, be prepared to be offered some senbei as a casual snack, commonly eaten with green tea. Stop by a yatai and get some freshly grilled senbei, a much tastier treat than the ones found in packages at convenient stores.