Regional cuisine of Yamagata region
Benkeihan
As the name suggests, the local dish “benkeimeshi (benkeimeshi)” from Yamagata Prefecture is cooked rice characterized by its strong and exciting flavor. It ...
Natto mochi
Yamagata Prefecture's local dish “natto mochi” is known as a local winter staple. This dish, which is made at home during New Year's and cold seasons, contin...
Trout sauce
Yamagata Prefecture's local dish “trout ankake” is popular in the Shonai region as a dish that heralds the arrival of spring. In particular, since they use c...
Pork and miso-flavored imoni
The local dish “pork and miso-flavored imoni” from the Shonai region of Yamagata prefecture is a heartwarming hot pot dish made by simmering taro and pork in...
Kaimochi
Yamagata Prefecture's local dish “Kaimochi” is a simple dish where you can enjoy the natural flavor of buckwheat flour. “Kaimochi” is made by kneading buckwh...
Yonezawa beef
“Yonezawa beef” raised in the Okitama region of Yamagata prefecture is known as one of Japan's top three wagyu beef, and its history spans over 100 years. In...
Mogami River Oshin Bento
The “Mogami River Oshin Bento,” which is offered on Mogami River Boat Ride in Yamagata Prefecture, is a special bento that uses plenty of local ingredients a...
Yonezawa ramen
Yonezawa ramen is a local ramen representative of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture, and features thin, hand-kneaded curly noodles and a light soy sauce-flavor...
Torimotsu ramen
“Torimotsu Ramen” is a local ramen loved in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture. The light soy sauce-based soup contains plenty of slowly simmered chicken offal...
Boiled carp
It is the representative dish of Yonezawa's carp dish. It is a local dish made with carp cut into rings and boiled in sugar, soy sauce, and liquor. Carp boi...
Dondon-yaki
Dondonyaki in the inland area of Yamagata Prefecture has a common sauce taste, and its biggest feature is that it is wrapped around a piece of chopsticks to ...