Regional cuisine of Tokushima region
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Hamo (Pike Conger)
Hamo (ハモ, Pike Conger) is a celebrated specialty of Tokushima Prefecture, boasting one of the highest catch volumes in Japan. Despite its fierce appearan...
Handa Somen
Handa Somen (半田そうめん, Handa somen) is a specialty from Tsurugi Town, Handa, a nature-blessed area located in western Tokushima Prefecture. Despite being...
Boze no Sugata Zushi
Boze no Sugata Zushi (ボウゼの姿寿司) is a specialty sushi from Tokushima Prefecture. The "boze" refers to a butterfish, known in Tokushima dialect as "ibo-d...
Bamboo Chikuwa
One of the beloved soul foods of Tokushima Prefecture is "Bamboo Chikuwa" (竹ちくわ, Take chikuwa). What sets it apart from regular chikuwa? It’s sold wit...
Awa Wasanbon Sugar
Awa Wasanbon Sugar (阿波和三盆糖, Awa wasanbon tō) is a rare, traditional Japanese sugar made from a native sugarcane variety called "Taketo" (also known as ...
Naruto Sea Bream
The Japanese sea bream, often referred to as the "King of Fish," reaches its pinnacle of quality in the swift currents of the Naruto Strait. Famous for its...
Fish Katsu
Fish Katsu (フィッシュカツ) is a specialty dish from Tokushima made by mixing minced white fish, such as cutlassfish or lizardfish, with curry powder, chili ...
Soba Grain Zosui
Soba Grain Zosui (そば米雑炊, soba kome zousui) is a traditional dish from the Iya region. Surrounded by steep mountains, the Iya area couldn’t cultivate ric...
Dekomawashi
Dekomawashi is a type of miso dengaku made by skewering local potatoes, soba dumplings, tofu, konnyaku and other ingredients, grilling them briefly, then coa...
Tokushima Burger
Tokushima Burger refers to burgers made with Tokushima-branded ingredients such as Awa beef, Awaodori chicken, and Naruto sea bream that meet the standards s...
Iya Soba
Iya soba, also known as soba-kiri, is a thick-cut noodle made with flour from a local buckwheat variety traditionally grown in the Iya region, a secluded are...
Tarai Udon
Tarai udon is made by transferring freshly boiled noodles straight into a tub, from which diners take the noodles and dip them in broth. Its handmade noodles...
Naruto Udon
Naruto Udon is known for its thin, very soft noodles, which are so lacking in firmness that they can be cut easily with chopsticks. It is topped with finely ...
Tokushima Ramen
Tokushima Ramen, a regional ramen from Tokushima Prefecture, is now famous throughout Japan. The name “Tokushima Ramen” only became widely used relatively re...
