Regional cuisine of Okayama region

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Okayama Demi-Katsu Don
Okayama Don dish

Okayama Demi-Katsu Don

Okayama Demi-Katsu Don (おかやまデミカツ丼) is a beloved local rice bowl specialty from Okayama. It features freshly fried, perfectly crispy pork cutlets top...

Okayama
Octopus Rice
Okayama Don dish

Octopus Rice

Okayama Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading octopus-producing regions. The octopus caught near the Shimotsui area of Kurashiki City, known for its swift cur...

Okayama
Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)
Okayama Local cuisine

Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)

Ebi Meshi (えびめし, shrimp fried rice) is a distinctive dish made with fried rice coated in a rich, savory sauce blending caramel sauce, ketchup, and aromat...

Okayama
Bitchu Takahashi Indian Tomato Yakisoba
Okayama Soba & Udon

Bitchu Takahashi Indian Tomato Yakisoba

Bitchu Takahashi Indian Tomato Yakisoba (備中高梁インディアントマト焼そば, Bicchū Takahashi Indian Tomato Yakisoba) is a local specialty of Takahashi City in...

Okayama
Momotaro Grapes
Okayama Local cuisine

Momotaro Grapes

Okayama, often called the "Sunshine Prefecture," is renowned as "the kingdom of fruits" due to its ideal climate and geography. While Okayama is famous fo...

Okayama
Kibi Dango
Okayama Local cuisine

Kibi Dango

Kibi Dango (きびだんご, Kibi dango) is a traditional sweet from Okayama, a region famous for its peach production and its association with the beloved Japane...

Okayama
Wild Boar Ramen
Okayama Ramen

Wild Boar Ramen

In the Niimi region of Okayama Prefecture, wild boars are abundant, and dishes featuring boar meat, such as botan nabe (hot pot), have long been enjoyed. ...

Okayama
Yomenakase
Okayama Local cuisine

Yomenakase

Yomenakase (ヨメナカセ) refers to the aorta of beef, a specialty from the Tsuyama region in Okayama Prefecture. Depending on the region, it's also known as k...

Okayama
Kojima Tako Shio Yakisoba
Okayama Soba & Udon

Kojima Tako Shio Yakisoba

Kojima Tako Shio Yakisoba (児島たこしお焼そば, Kojima tako shio yakisoba) is a delightful dish born in the coastal town of Kojima, located at the southern en...

Okayama
Hinase Kaki-Oko (Oyster Okonomiyaki)

Hinase Kaki-Oko (Oyster Okonomiyaki)

Hinase Kaki-Oko (日生カキオコ) is a local specialty of Okayama Prefecture: an okonomiyaki, or savory pancake, filled with fresh oysters. The Hinase area i...

Okayama
Dodomese
Okayama Don dish

Dodomese

Dodomese (どどめせ) is a traditional dish originating from the Fukuoka area of Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture. It resembles a luxurious takikomi goha...

Okayama
Denim Steamed Bun
Okayama Local cuisine

Denim Steamed Bun

The Denim Steamed Bun (デニムまん, Denim man) has become a popular attraction for visitors in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical District, specifically at "Kuras...

Okayama
Hiruzen Okowa
Okayama Don dish

Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa (蒜山おこわ, Hiruzen okowa) is a traditional dish from the Hiruzen region in northern Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. This hearty dish is a st...

Okayama
Hiruzen Yakisoba
Okayama Soba & Udon

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba (ひるぜん焼そば, Hiruzen yakisoba) is a local specialty that uses chicken (known as *kashiwa*) and a sweet and savory miso-based sauce. I...

Okayama
Yellow Chive Bara Sushi
Okayama Sushi

Yellow Chive Bara Sushi

Yellow Chive Bara Sushi (黄ニラばらずし, Kiniro Bara Sushi) is a delightful variation of the traditional bara sushi, replacing the usual shredded egg topping...

Okayama
Okayama Barazushi
Okayama Sushi

Okayama Barazushi

Okayama Barazushi (岡山ばらずし, Okayama barazushi) is a colorful sushi dish topped with fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables. I...