Regional cuisine of Aomori region
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Jusanko Shijimi Ramen
Jusanko Shijimi Ramen (十三湖しじみラーメン) is a local specialty from Goshogawara City, located in the northwestern part of Aomori Prefecture. It features “...
Kaikyo Salmon
Kaikyo Salmon (海峡サーモン, Kaikyo saamon) is highly recommended as sashimi. Raised in the rough waves and swift currents of the Tsugaru Strait, its flesh i...
Kuraishi Beef
Aomori Kuraishi Beef (あおもり倉石牛, Aomori Kuraishi gyū) is a top-grade Japanese Black Wagyu born in the scenic town of Gonohe, Kuraishi, known for its ric...
Nambu Senbei
Nambu Senbei (南部せんべい, Nambu senbei) is a type of cracker made by crafting a dough from wheat flour and water, then baking it with toppings like sesame ...
Sushiko
Sushiko (すしこ) is a traditional dish from the Tsugaru region, specifically enjoyed in the northwestern areas near the Sea of Japan. This unique and uncommo...
Squid Patties
Squid Patties (イカメンチ, Ikamenchi) is a traditional home-style dish from the Tsugaru region. It originated from the practice of using squid “tentacles” (l...
Takenoko-jiru
Takenoko-jiru is a regional soup from Aomori Prefecture made with bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots gathered in Aomori are slender varieties such as nemagari-...
Miso Curry Milk Ramen
A local specialty from Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, with a carefully balanced broth based on miso, curry powder, and milk. It is topped with butter, bean ...
Tsugaru Soba
Tsugaru soba is a local dish eaten mainly in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. It is distinctive for using gojiru, a slurry made from ground soybeans,...
Noheji Torimeshi
Noheji Torimeshi is a specialty ekiben, or railway bento, from Noheji Station on the Aoimori Railway in Noheji Town. With a history of more than 60 years, it...
Kenojiru
Kenojiru is a regional dish eaten throughout the Tsugaru area and beyond in Aomori Prefecture. It is a soup made by simmering finely chopped vegetables in ko...
Towada Barayaki
Towada Barayaki, a local specialty of Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, is one of the area’s best-known casual comfort foods. It is made by cooking a generou...
Senbei-jiru
Senbei-jiru is a regional dish enjoyed for generations in southern Aomori Prefecture and is especially well known in Hachinohe. It is made with special Nanbu...
