Search results for “kansai”
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Kyoto
Obanzai (おばんざい)
Obanzai is traditional Kyoto home-style cooking. It centers on small, seasonal side dishes made with local vegetables. Think of it as everyday Japanese comfort food, Kyoto style. If you searched "what is obanzai," here is the short answe... -
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Negiyaki ねぎ焼き (Green Onion Pancake)
Japan has so many sweet savory pancakes ever since a long time ago and Negiyaki is one of them. It is the thinner version of Okonomiya. -
Japanese Sweets
Akafuku Gori (赤福氷)
Finally, the kakigoori is coming to the terrace of the summer food festival! This time, we will feature the specialty of "Ise no Kuni" (central Mie PrefectureI), the summer tradition "Akafuku Gori" at the knee of Ise Jingu Shrine. Let's ... -
Donburi
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... -
Gifu
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 ... -
Gyoza
Utsunomiya Gyoza (宇都宮餃子)
Utsunomiya gyoza is a local dumpling specialty from Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture. The wrappers stay thin, the filling leans heavily on vegetables, and the flavour comes out light. Shops serve them pan-fried, boiled, or deep-frie...
