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Imoni (芋煮)
INTRODUCTION TO IMONI Heading somewhere north eastern part of Japan this fall? Why not try this traditional cuisine of Yamagata City! Imoni is a hearty Japanese meat stew which includes a type of taro and meat soup. It is eaten tradition... -
Jyumonji Ramen 十文字ラーメン
Jyumonji Ramen is a local traditional ramen in Jyumonji area of Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Lots of people loves this type of ramen because there's no artificial flavourings. Also, one of the secret of this ramen is spring water f... -
Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen (青森味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン)
INTRODUCTION TO AOMORI MISO CURRY MILK RAMEN Ever heard a ramen with milk? Yes, there's actually a food like that! If there's a Black Ramen in Toyama, this is Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen, also called as white ramen. This unique ramen is... -
Hakodate Ramen (函館ラーメン)
Hakodate ramen is Hokkaido's clearest ramen style. The broth looks almost delicate at first, pale and transparent in the bowl. Then the flavor arrives: gentle chicken, coastal kelp, and a quiet salt balance that you do not forget easily.... -
Asahikawa Ramen (旭川ラーメン)
Asahikawa Ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa City in Hokkaido. A layer of lard seals the surface, which keeps the bowl hot in brutal cold. Underneath sits a double soup of pork and seafood, plus firm low-hydration wavy noodles. Th... -
Shinagawa Meshi (品川めし)
Introduction Shinagawa-meshi is that memorable dish that will take tourists and locals on a culinary trip, leaving them with an unforgettable taste and a better grasp of Japanese traditions and culture. Even if it’s bought from a Japanes... -
Edomae Sushi (江戸前寿司)
A chef presses a small mound of rice, lays a slice of glossy fish on top, and brushes it once with sauce. Then the piece lands in front of you, ready to eat. That short sequence sums up Edomae sushi (江戸前寿司), the Tokyo style of nigir... -
Unajyu (うな重)
Unaju is a Japanese grilled eel rice bowl served in an elegant lacquered box. Glossy unagi kabayaki sits over steamed rice, soaked in a sweet soy-based sauce. It looks beautiful. It tastes even better. If you have ever wondered what make... -
Hida-Gyu / Hida Beef (飛騨牛)
Hida beef is a certified Japanese Wagyu brand from Gifu Prefecture. It comes from Japanese Black cattle raised for at least 14 months in the region. Fans know it for fine marbling, a tender bite, and clean, sweet-tasting fat. This guide ... -
Kanazawa Curry (金沢カレー)
It is a volcano like image with the sauce covering the entire mountain of rice. It is part of the style to completely cover the rice. Giving this curry more of a unique style is the stainless steel boat-shaped dish that it is served on.