Do you eat miso before or after a meal? A Guide to Proper Japanese Dining
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                In the United States, Japanese restaurants typically serve miso soup as a starter. This Westernized practice, however, differs significantly from how miso is traditionally enjoyed in Japan, where it is an integral part of the meal, eaten alongside other dishes.