Kanto Food– Famous Tokyo Dishes & Eastern Japan Cuisine –
The Kanto region is home to Tokyo and several major cities, making it one of the most influential culinary areas in Japan. The region includes Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, and Ibaraki.
Kanto food is known for iconic dishes such as Edo-style sushi, tempura, monjayaki, and a wide variety of noodle dishes. The region blends historical Edo cuisine with modern food culture.
In this category, explore the diverse food traditions of the Kanto region and discover the regional dishes that helped shape modern Japanese cuisine.
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Kanto
Sangayaki (さんが焼き)
In the sea near the Boso Peninsula (房総半島), you can catch a lot of fish such as horse mackerel, sardines, and saury. After catching the fish, the fishermen mince it with miso to make a dish called "namero". From "namero", th... -
Kanto
Kaki mochi (かき餅)
"Kaki Mochi" is a traditional Japanese snack for children. Recently, fast food is overflowing on the streets, and you can easily find many different delicious sweets at supermarkets. In comparison with these fast food, "Kaki Mochi" ... -
Kanto
Shiraae (白あえ)
Shiraae (白和え) is one of the classic dishes of Japanese cuisine. It is known for its smooth tofu dressing and gentle flavor. There are many related aemono dishes such as Goma Tofu, Hiyayakko, Yudofu, and Goya Chanpuru. Once you learn t... -
Kanto
Shougayaki (生姜焼き)
Shougayaki is one of Japan's representative home-cooked dishes that is really familiar with Japanese. How do you make Shougayaki at home? In fact, depending on the ingredients and seasoning, it can be a completely different dis... -
Kanto
Hanpen (半片)
Although many people know about the existence of hanpen, many people do not eat it every day. This dish tends to play a supporting role, it is actually a good source of protein. Therefore, why not trying cooking it at home following... -
Kanto
White Gyoza (ホワイト餃子)
Speaking of gyoza, many people will immediately think of Hamamatsu or Utsunomiya gyoza. However, Chiba Prefecture's local food "White Gyoza" looks completely different from the gyoza you've ever tried. These gyoza dumplings hav... -
Katsu & Karaage
Menchi Katsu (メンチカツ)
If you come to Japan, you can find that Menchi Katsu is sold at almost every supermarket and butcher shop. This dish may be the favourite of a lot of people since they were children. Sometimes it is called "minced katsu". Which one is co... -
Kanto
Ningyo yaki (人形焼)
Ningyo-yaki (人形焼) is a small, soft baked sweet from Tokyo. Each cake hides a filling of sweet red bean paste inside a fluffy sponge shell. These bite-sized treats are especially famous in Asakusa, sold warm near Senso-ji Temple. The n... -
Kanto
Kaminari Okoshi (雷おこし)
If you come to visit Asakusa, there are so many good souvenirssaminari Okoshi is a well-known specialty of Asakusa (Tokyo). In Japanese, Kaminari means "thunder". But why is it called “thunder”? Is it because it makes a crunching so... -
Kanto
Oota Yakisoba (太田やきそば)
Oota Yakisoba is one of the many Yakisoba dishes available in Japan. However, this kind of Yakisoba stands out from the rest due to its characteristics. If you're curious about it, continue reading below. What is Oota Yakisoba? Oota Yaki...
