Regional cuisine of Okayama region
Sashimi of Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)
In southern Okayama Prefecture, sashimi usually means Spanish mackerel sashimi, or "sawara." It’s a highly regarded specialty of the area. Sawara caught in s...
Sushi Donburi
Sushi Donburi (すし丼, Sushi donburi) features fresh seafood sourced from the Seto Inland Sea, offering a premium experience distinct from the typical "seafo...
Tamano On-Tama Meshi
Tamano On-Tama Meshi (たまの温玉めし) is a delightful fried rice dish featuring fluffy eel sourced from the Seto Inland Sea and mixed-grain rice grown in Tam...
Dried Beef
Dried Beef (干し肉, Hoshiniku) is a traditional food passed down in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Okayama is known as the birthplace of Japan's oldest wa...
Beef Mochi Bowl
The Beef Mochi Bowl (牛餅丼, Gyumochidon) replaces the rice in a traditional gyudon (beef bowl) with soft and delicious mochi made from Shinjo Village's famo...
Kagami Countryside Curry
Kagami Countryside Curry (かがみの田舎カレー) is a delightful local specialty featuring large pieces of chicken, potatoes, konjac, and other locally-sourced ...
Meiji Gobo Burger
The Meiji Gobo Burger is a unique creation made with an abundant use of "Meiji Gobo," a specialty of Ibara City. This burger stands out for its satisfyingly ...
Nikogori
Nikogori (煮こごり) is a traditional dish from Tsuyama, made by simmering beef tendon, Achilles tendon, and oxtail over low heat until they turn into a savor...
Shinjō Himekko Zoni
Shinjō Himekko Zoni (新庄ひめっ子雑煮) is a soy sauce-based zoni soup, made with premium-quality "Hime no Mochi" rice cakes produced from certified high-grad...
Sailor’s Jabujabu
Sailor’s Jabujabu (水夫のじゃぶじゃぶ) is a local dish from the Ushimado area, believed to have originated as a meal for ship captains long ago. This warming...
Misaki Tamago Kake Gohan
Misaki Tamago Kake Gohan (美咲たまごかけごはん) is a dish that highlights the best of Misaki Town’s local ingredients. It features freshly laid eggs from one...
Yubeshi
Yubeshi (ゆべし) is a traditional mochi-based confection made with the aromatic yuzu citrus from the local area. Originating in the Edo period, it is said th...
Chiya Beef
Chiya Beef (千屋牛, Chiya gyu) is a breed of Japanese Black cattle that traces its lineage to the oldest "tsuru-ushi" (vine cattle) in Japan, originating in ...
Bizen Curry
Bizen Curry (備前カレー) is a delightful dish from Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture, made with an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and s...
