Regional cuisine of Yamagata region
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Hiyajiru
Hiyajiru (冷や汁, Hiyajiru) is a traditional dish from Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, consisting of chilled dashi broth paired with seasonal vegetable...
Deep-Fried Eggplant and Grated Daikon Soba
Yamagata Prefecture is celebrated as one of Japan’s foremost soba regions, boasting a rich and diverse soba culture deeply rooted in its local traditions. Am...
Benkei Rice
Benkei Rice (弁慶飯, Benkei meshi) is a flavorful mixed rice dish and a cherished traditional food from Yamagata Prefecture. Its bold and hearty taste is sai...
Natto Mochi
Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture, commonly enjoyed as a winter favorite. Often prepared at home durin...
Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni
Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni (豚肉と味噌味の芋煮, Butaniku to Miso Aji no Imoni) is a comforting hot pot dish from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, ...
Trout with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
"Trout with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze (鱒のあんかけ, Masu no Ankake)" is a traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture, cherished in the Shonai region as a herald ...
Kaimochi
Kaimochi (かいもち, Kaimochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture that highlights the natural, hearty flavor of buckwheat flour. Made by k...
Mogami River Oshin Bento
The Mogami River Oshin Bento (最上川おしん弁当) is a special bento meal served during the scenic boat rides along the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture. Pa...
Imoni (Yamagata Taro Soup)
Imoni (芋煮, Yamagata taro soup) is a quintessential hotpot dish from Yamagata Prefecture, enjoyed mainly during the autumn and winter seasons. This hearty d...
Yonezawa Ramen
Yonezawa Ramen (米沢ラーメン, Yonezawa ramen) is a beloved local specialty of Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, known for its thin, hand-kneaded curly no...
Torimotsu Ramen
Torimotsu Ramen (とりもつラーメン, Torimotsu ramen) is a beloved local ramen from Shinjō City in Yamagata Prefecture. This dish features a light and savory s...
Sweet Simmered Carp
Sweet Simmered Carp (鯉のうま煮, Koi no Umani) is a signature dish of Yonezawa, representing its traditional carp cuisine. The carp is sliced into rounds ...
Kujira Mochi
Kujira Mochi (くじら餅, Kujira mochi) is a traditional sweet that has been enjoyed for generations in the Shinjō and Mogami regions of Yamagata Prefecture. ...
Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)
Musou Jiru (孟宗汁, Bamboo Shoot Soup) is a traditional springtime dish from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, made with tender bamboo shoots from th...
Tama Konnyaku
Tama Konnyaku (玉こんにゃく, tama konnyaku) is a cherished soul food of Yamagata Prefecture, affectionately called “Tama-kon” by the locals. As Yamagata has ...