Kyushu Food– Famous Ramen, Street Food & Southern Japan Cuisine –
Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s main islands and is known for bold flavors and diverse regional cuisine. The region includes prefectures such as Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, and Oita.
Kyushu food features famous dishes such as tonkotsu ramen, mentaiko, and chicken nanban, along with many seafood and hot pot dishes.
Explore traditional foods from the Kyushu region and discover the culinary culture of southern Japan.
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Motsunabe (もつ鍋)
Motsunabe is Fukuoka's famous offal hot pot. Beef or pork motsu simmers with cabbage, garlic chives, and garlic in a soy sauce or miso broth. If you enjoy tripe or other offal, motsunabe is worth trying. It also reflects Japan's habit of... -
Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー)
INTRODUCTION TO SATA ANDAGI Now we have other Japanese sweets on the list! Sata Andagi, an Okinawa-style doughnut. Many Okinawan sweets are Chinese-style and they often use it for traditional events. This is also popular in Hawaii, somet... -
Uirō (ういろう)
Fukuoka uiro is softer, lighter, and more delicate than the better-known Nagoya version. This regional wagashi from northern Kyushu is a steamed sweet made from rice flour and sugar, with a smooth, gently elastic texture that sits somewh... -
Castella (カステラ)
Castella is a rectangular sponge cake made mainly from eggs, sugar, wheat flour, and syrup. Nagasaki Castella is the version most closely tied to Japan's old trading port. Portuguese contact in the 16th century brought related European b... -
Shirokuma (しろくま)
しろくま Shirokuma is Kagoshima's most beloved shaved ice dessert. It is a towering bowl of fluffy kakigori, soaked in sweet condensed milk syrup and topped with colorful fresh fruit, dried fruit, and beans. If you have ever wondered wha... -
Miyazaki Jitokko (宮崎地頭鶏)
Miyazaki Jitokko is sometimes referred as “Miyazaki Jidori”. This grilled chicken is a traditional food in Japan that originated in Miyazaki Prefecture situated in Kyushu Island. Jitokko is a type of chicken that has its own branding tha... -
Soki Soba (ソーキそば)
What is the difference between Okinawa soba and Soki soba noodles? Before answering this question, we would like to introduce about Soki Soba, its feature and recipes. In addition, we will recommend some good restaurants to enjoy Soki So... -
Atsumeshi (あつめし)
Saiki City, which boasts the largest area in Kyushu, has many areas facing the sea, and the total length of the ria coast connecting Kamiura, Saiki, Tsurumi, Yonesuizu, and Kamae is about 260 km. Atsumeshi, a local dish rooted in th... -
Basashi (馬刺し)
Nowadays, horse meat is attracting attention for its high protein content, low fat, and ability to be eaten raw. Since ancient times, there have been several regions in Japan country where horse meat eating culture is thriving. Nowadays,... -
Sasebo Burger (佐世保バーガー)
Many travelers know Nagasaki for champon and castella. Yet Sasebo City has a burger culture of its own. Sasebo Burger is hot, handmade, and prepared after you order. Sasebo Burger is a handmade hamburger from Sasebo City in Nagasaki Pref...
