Regional cuisine of Iwate region

Iwate
Goemon Ramen
Iwate Ramen

Goemon Ramen

Goemon Ramen (五右衛門ラーメン, Goemon ramen) is a hidden culinary treasure of Tono City, beloved by its residents for generations. This mildly spicy ramen s...

Iwate
Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect balance of the gentle bitterness of green p...

Iwate
Kitakami Croquette
Iwate Tenpura

Kitakami Croquette

Kitakami Croquette (北上コロッケ, Kitakami korokke) is a beloved local delicacy from Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture. What sets this croquette apart is ...

Iwate
Maesawa Beef
Iwate Meat dish

Maesawa Beef

Maesawa Beef (前沢牛, Maesawa gyu) is renowned for its exquisite marbling and superior quality. The rich texture and tender feel when slicing into the meat a...

Iwate
Tono Jingisukan
Iwate Meat dish

Tono Jingisukan

Tono Jingisukan (遠野ジンギスカン, Tono Jingisukan) is a beloved local dish from Tono City in Iwate Prefecture. Known for its use of lamb, it has captured th...

Iwate
Morioka Jajamen Noodles
Iwate Soba & Udon

Morioka Jajamen Noodles

Morioka Jajamen Noodles (盛岡じゃじゃ麺, Morioka jajamen) are a traditional dish from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, recognized as one of the three major ...

Iwate
Ankake Udon
Iwate Soba & Udon

Ankake Udon

Ankake Udon (あんかけうどん, Ankake udon) is a traditional dish cherished in the Esashi area of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. Since the early Showa period, it...

Iwate
Morioka Reimen
Iwate Soba & Udon

Morioka Reimen

Morioka Reimen (盛岡冷麺, Morioka reimen) is a chilled noodle dish originating from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, inspired by traditional Korean cold noo...

Iwate
Wanko Soba
Iwate Soba & Udon

Wanko Soba

When it comes to soba in Iwate Prefecture, Wanko Soba (わんこそば, Wanko soba) is the dish to try. This entertaining dining experience features small, bite...

Iwate
Ofunato Sanma Ramen
Iwate Ramen

Ofunato Sanma Ramen

“Ofunato Sanmara-men” is a local ramen that Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture is proud of, and was created in 2010 by taking advantage of abundant catches of ...

Iwate
Kamaishi ramen
Iwate Ramen

Kamaishi ramen

Kamaishi ramen is a local ramen that has been loved locally in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. Its characteristics are the ultra-fine curly noodles and the ...

Iwate
Iwate Kaisendon
Iwate Don dish

Iwate Kaisendon

Mainly saury and bonito are caught, and aquaculture is popular, and sea urchin, seaweed, oysters, scallops, and sea chilled fish are the main ones. Sanriku s...