Regional cuisine of Shiga region

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

Amenoio Rice

Amenoio Rice (アメノイオご飯, Masu-meshi) is a traditional mixed rice dish featuring the Biwa trout, a unique species native to Lake Biwa that spawns in the ...

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

Detchi Yokan

Detchi Yokan (丁稚羊羹, Detchi youkan) is a traditional specialty from Shiga Prefecture. This unique type of yokan, a steamed bean jelly, is made by blending...

Shiga

Shiga Soba & Udon

Grilled Mackerel Somen

Grilled Mackerel Somen (焼鯖そうめん, Yaki Saba Soumen) is a traditional dish from the Kohoku region of Shiga Prefecture, enjoyed throughout the area. Thi...

Shiga

Shiga Soba & Udon

Ibuki Soba

Ibuki Soba (伊吹そば, Ibuki soba) originates from the Ibuki region, known as the birthplace of soba cultivation in Japan. Blessed with a cool, high-altitu...

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

Hinona Pickles

Hinona Pickles (日野菜漬け, Hinona-zuke) have a long history dating back to the Muromachi period, when Sadahide Gamo, the lord of Otowa Castle, discovered th...

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

Hashirii Mochi

Oiwake, once a bustling gateway to Kyoto on the Tokaido road, was filled with travelers and lined with charming tea houses. Hashirii Mochi (走り井餅, Hash...

Shiga

Shiga Soba & Udon

Noppei Udon

Noppei Udon (のっぺいうどん, Noppei udon) is a comforting bowl of udon noodles topped with a thick, velvety ankake sauce infused with the fragrant spice of g...

Shiga

Shiga Nabe dish

Isaza Junjun (Lake Fish Hotpot)

Isaza Junjun (イサザのじゅんじゅん, Isaza Junjun) is a beloved regional delicacy from the northern and western areas of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. In this regi...

Shiga

Shiga Meat dish

Omi Beef

Omi Beef (近江牛, Omi gyu) is one of Japan’s top three wagyu varieties and a proud specialty of Shiga Prefecture. Known for its fine texture, minimal shri...

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

Red Konjac

Red Konjac (赤こんにゃく, Aka Konnyaku) is a rare delicacy unique to Japan. There are various theories about its origin: one suggests that the flamboyant w...

Shiga

Shiga Ramen

Omi Champon

Omi Champon (近江ちゃんぽん) was created at our restaurant over half a century ago, and since then, it has become a beloved staple throughout Shiga Prefectur...

Shiga

Shiga Nabe dish

Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (鴨鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish made using wild mallard ducks that migrate from Siberia to Lake Biwa during winter. The firm, flavorful duck m...

Shiga

Shiga Sushi

Funazushi (Fermented Crucian Carp Sushi)

Funazushi (鮒ずし) is a type of fermented sushi known as "narezushi," made by salting crucian carp and fermenting it with rice. The preferred ingredient is t...