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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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)
Introduction to Iekei Ramen Iekei Ramen (家系ラーメン) is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of soup based on tonkotsu shoyu mixed with thick Chinese noodles. Adding also the chicken oil, spinach, char siu, and seaweed toppings ... -
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)
We often say "Speaking of udon, Sanuki udon in Kagawa Prefecture", but what is the difference between Sanuki udon and other udon? Have you ever wondered? In this article, we will introduce the characteristics of Sanuk... -
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 one of the traditional ramen dishes in Japan. Specialty stores and popular cafeterias serve it mainly in the northern part of Wakayama prefecture. The Wakayama Prefecture has a warm climate facing the Pacific Ocean and ...
