Regional cuisine of Nara region
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
