Regional cuisine of Nara region

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Nara Local cuisine

Shikishiki

Shikishiki (しきしき, Shikishiki) is a traditional snack beloved in the areas of Katsuragi-Taima and Shinjou in Nara Prefecture. It’s a crepe-like delicacy m...

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Nara Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉すし, Kaki no ha sushi) is a traditional delicacy from Nara. It features bite-sized portions of vinegared rice topped with slices of ...

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Nara Local cuisine

Yamato Tea Porridge

Yamato Tea Porridge (大和の茶粥, Yamato no chakayu) is a traditional dish affectionately known as "okaisan" in Nara. It is a simple yet comforting recipe ...

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Nara Local cuisine

Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi (吉野の葛餅, Yoshino kuzumochi) is a traditional specialty that recreates the taste of kuzu mochi once enjoyed in the old households near Y...

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Nara Nabe dish

Shishi Nabe

Shishi Nabe (しし鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish made with wild boar meat from the mountainous regions of Nara. It is also known as "shishi-jiru" in some a...

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Nara Soba & Udon

Harusame (Glass Noodles)

Harusame (春雨, Glass noodles) is a specialty product of Sakurai City and Gose City in the Yamato region, where noodle factories produce over 60% of Japan’s ...

Nara

Nara Soba & Udon

Miwa Somen

Miwa Somen (三輪そうめん, Miwa somen) is a traditional type of somen noodle produced in the Miwa region, centered around Sakurai City in Nara Prefecture. Thi...

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Nara Ramen

Tenri Ramen

Tenri Ramen (天理ラーメン, Tenri ramen) is a beloved local ramen dish that originated in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. This ramen features a soy sauce-base...

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Nara Soba & Udon

Nyuumen

Nyuumen (にゅうめん) literally means "simmered noodles" when written in kanji. True to its name, it features somen noodles served in a warm, flavorful broth....

Nara

Nara Local cuisine

Narazuke

Narazuke (narazuke) is a traditional fermented food born in Nara, the oldest capital in Japan. This tsukemono, which was developed as a preserved food during...