Regional cuisine of Yamagata region
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 ...
Yamagata Soba
Yamagata Soba (山形そば, Yamagata soba), commonly known as "Ita Soba," is a type of soba noodle enjoyed widely across the inland areas of Yamagata Prefecture...
Natto Soup
Natto Soup (納豆汁, Natto-jiru) is a hearty and nutritious wintertime staple that has been loved in Yamagata Prefecture for generations. The natto, fermen...
Sakata Ramen
Sakata Ramen (酒田ラーメン, Sakata ramen) originates from Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture, specifically from the northern Shonai region. Its unique bro...
Grilled Black Seabream
Grilled Black Seabream (クロダイ, Kurodai) is a fish commonly caught near rocky shores and piers from Yunohama to Kamo in Tsuruoka City. Known for its fir...
Dondon Yaki
Dondon Yaki (どんどん焼き, Dondon yaki) is a popular street food from Yamagata's inland areas, known for its rich savory sauce and its unique presentation – ...
Yonezawa Beef
Yonezawa Beef (米沢牛, Yonezawa gyu) is a renowned wagyu variety nurtured in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture. As one of Japan's top three wagyu bra...
Hiyajiru
The local dish “hiyajiru,” which originated in Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture, is a refreshing hitashi dish that combines cold soup stock with seasonal vege...
Fried eggplant grated soba
Yamagata Prefecture is known as a representative soba restaurant in Japan, and the diverse soba culture rooted in the region is attractive. Among them, “frie...
Benkeihan
As the name suggests, the local dish “benkeimeshi (benkeimeshi)” from Yamagata Prefecture is cooked rice characterized by its strong and exciting flavor. It ...
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