Regional cuisine of Akita region
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Towadako Highland Pork "Momobuta"
Momobuta (桃豚, Momobuta) refers to a premium pork raised in a healthy, stress-free environment. Thanks to stringent care, these pigs are born disease-free, ...
Nama Morokoshi
Nama Morokoshi (生もろこし, Nama morokoshi) is a unique take on the traditional Akita sweet “Morokoshi,” which has been cherished in Akita Prefecture for gen...
Akita Kayaki
Akita Kayaki (秋田かやき) is believed to have originated from the term "kaiyaki," which refers to cooking in a shell. It is said that the dish traces back to...
Nattō Soup
Nattō Soup (納豆汁, Nattō jiru) is a miso soup blended with carefully ground nattō, or fermented soybeans. It is a beloved traditional dish from the southern...
Ishikawa Soba
Ishikawa Soba (石川そば) has a history of over 300 years in the Ishikawa region, where buckwheat farming has flourished. It was traditionally served to worsh...
Damako Hot Pot
Damako Hot Pot (だまこ鍋, Damako nabe) features "damako," which are small rice balls made by lightly mashing freshly cooked rice in a mortar until some grain...
Sankan Cherries
Sankan Cherries (三関のさくらんぼ, Sankan no sakuranbo) are grown in the Sankan area of Yuzawa City, renowned as a prominent cherry-producing region. This...
Katsu Ramen
Katsu Ramen (カツラーメン, Katsu rāmen) originated around 40 years ago in response to a unique request: a dish that combines both katsudon and ramen. This di...
Stone-Cooked Dish
Stone-Cooked Dish (石焼料理, Ishiyaki Ryori) has its roots in the traditional fishing culture of Oga, Akita Prefecture, and is a cherished local specialty. ...
Omagari Curry Uma-Men
Omagari Curry Uma-Men (大曲カレー旨麺) is a unique dish featuring ramen noodles in a bonito-flavored broth, topped with a rich curry. The curry, made with po...
Aigake Jindai Curry
Aigake Jindai Curry (あいがけ神代カレー, Aigake Jindai kare) originates from the Jindai district in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, a region celebrated for i...
Kinman
Kinman (金萬, Kinman) has its origins thanks to Masami Ouchi, the first-generation creator, who, inspired by observing manju (steamed buns) being made in Tok...
Sanbai Mochi
Sanbai Mochi (三杯もち, Sanbai mochi) is a traditional sweet rice cake enjoyed mainly in the Omagari and Semboku regions of southern Akita Prefecture. Its n...
Nishimonai Soba
Nishimonai Soba (西馬音内そば, Nishimonai Soba) has long been cherished in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, where soba noodle shops have flourished for generation...
Kanten Cuisine
Kanten Cuisine (寒天料理, Kanten ryouri) is deeply rooted in the food culture of Akita Prefecture. When you visit, you'll find a variety of kanten dishes whe...
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