Local Food in Japan that you should try– tag –
Negiyaki (ねぎ焼き) is a savory pancake local food from the Kansai region of Japan. It is similar to okonomiyaki, but it consists of flour, eggs, dashi, yam and a large amount of green onions1. The batter is spread onto a hot plate and the green onions are placed on top and fried until the batter at the bottom is golden brown
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Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし)
Hitsumabushi is a Nagoya specialty of grilled eel served over rice in a wooden tub. You eat it in four stages, changing the flavour each time. So one bowl works more like a small tasting course than a normal rice dish. This guide covers ... -
Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司)
What Is Hatahata Sushi? Hatahata sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is a traditional fermented sushi from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. It uses hatahata, the Japanese sandfish, as its main ingredient. Unlike modern sushi, this dish belongs to th... -
Oden (おでん)
Oden (おでん) is a Japanese winter hot pot dish featuring ingredients such as daikon radish, tofu, fish cakes, and boiled eggs slowly simmered in a savory dashi broth. It is one of Japan's most iconic comfort foods, enjoyed nationwide fr... -
Iekei ramen (家系ラーメン)
Iekei ramen (家系ラーメン) is a Yokohama ramen style built on a rich tonkotsu shoyu broth, glossy chicken oil, and thick chewy noodles. Chefs finish each bowl with chashu pork, spinach, green onions, and three sheets of nori seaweed. The... -
Yakitori (やきとり)
Yakitori (やきとり) is Japan's iconic grilled chicken skewer dish. Small pieces of chicken — threaded onto bamboo sticks and charcoal-grilled to juicy perfection — are a staple of Japanese street food and izakaya culture. Think of it as ... -
Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん)
Sanuki Udon is the famous chewy wheat noodle of Kagawa Prefecture, the smallest prefecture in Japan and the proud home of udon culture. Locals proudly call Kagawa "Udon Prefecture," and more than a few travelers fly there just to eat. Th... -
Fuku / Fugu (ふぐ)
Fugu is the Japanese word for pufferfish, a prized winter delicacy. Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Shimonoseki in particular, is its most famous home. Licensed chefs remove the toxic parts, so diners can enjoy it safely. What says winter bett... -
Izumo Soba (出雲そば)
出雲そば Izumo soba is one of Japan's three most celebrated regional soba noodles, originating from Shimane Prefecture's Izumo region. It is darker than most soba, has a stronger buckwheat aroma, and is served in a way unlike any other n... -
Wakayama Ramen (和歌山ラーメン)
Wakayama ramen is a local tonkotsu shoyu ramen from Wakayama City. Locals call it chuka soba, not ramen. Thin straight noodles, a rich soy sauce and pork bone broth, and haya sushi on the counter define the bowl. Quick answer: Wakayama r...
