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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Kakigoori (かき氷)
There are hundreds of matsuri (Japanese traditional festival) all over Japan when summer comes. At matsuri, you can enjoy a lot of Japanese traditional food such as yakisoba, yakitori, ikayaki, etc. Today, we would like to introduce Kaki... -
Katsu Curry (カツカレー)
Curry is one of the famous dishes in Japan. As a matter of fact, they often serve it in three different ways. These are curry rice, curry bread, and curry udon. In addition to that, they developed new dishes that go well with curry. For ... -
Kanto Style Sukiyaki (関東風すき焼き)
関東風すき焼き Kanto-style sukiyaki is the classic Tokyo-area way of making Japanese sukiyaki. Everything simmers together in a single pot of 割り下 warishita, a pre-mixed sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi. Thinly sliced ... -
Katsu Don (カツ丼)
When you say Japanese food, Katsu Don may be one of the first ones to come to your mind. In fact, it is so famous that many shops abroad sell this too. But, what is it about Katsu Don that makes it a favorite among many? What is Katsu Do... -
Unagi no kabayaki (うなぎのかば焼き)
For hundreds of years, Unagi has been popular not only in Japan but also all over the world as a healthy and luxurious dish. However, do you wonder what makes this dish so expensive? Today, we would like to introduce about Unagi no Kabay... -
Okkirikomi (おっきりこみ)
Have you ever heard the word "okkirikomi"? Okkirikomi is a local dish of Gunma Prefecture. This time, we will introduce the characteristics and history of Okkirikomi's cuisine, and the origin of its name. Also, for those who want to... -
Melon pan (メロンパン)
Melon pan is a Japanese sweet bread with a crisp cookie crust and a soft, fluffy center. It usually does not taste like melon. You can find it in bakeries, convenience stores, and supermarkets across Japan. Melon pan (メロンパン) is a ba... -
Omu Rice (オムライス)
If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula... -
Hitachi beef (常陸牛)
Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast and flat arable land, and its main agricultural products include melons, eggs, lotus root, chestnuts, and miz... -
Soboro Natto (そぼろ納豆)
What comes to your mind when you hear soybeans? Of course, most people will say tofu. While tofu is popular in almost every country, there are also other products and dishes that use soybeans. For example, Soboro Natto is a local dish in...
