Regional cuisine of Iwate region

Iwate

Iwate Ramen

Ofunato Pacific Saury Ramen

Ofunato Pacific Saury Ramen (大船渡さんまら～めん, Ōfunato sanma rāmen) is a local specialty of Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture, created in 2010 to showcase...

Iwate

Iwate Ramen

Kamaishi Ramen

Kamaishi Ramen (釜石ラーメン, Kamaishi ramen) is a beloved local specialty from Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture. It is characterized by its ultra-thin, cur...

Iwate

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

Iwate Local cuisine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...