Regional cuisine of kansai region region

Hyogo
Kakogawa Katsumeshi
Hyogo Tenpura

Kakogawa Katsumeshi

Kakogawa Katsumeshi (加古川かつめし, Kakogawa katsumeshi) is a cherished local specialty enjoyed primarily in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture. This dish trac...

Hyogo
Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger (淡路島バーガー) is a special title reserved for burgers made exclusively on Awaji Island, born from the desire to share the island’s culin...

Hyogo
Ikano-go no Kugini
Hyogo Seafood

Ikano-go no Kugini

Ikano-go no Kugini (いかなごのくぎ煮) is a traditional dish from Hyogo Prefecture, made by simmering freshly caught baby sand lance fish in a flavorful mixtu...

Hyogo
Sobameshi
Hyogo Soba & Udon

Sobameshi

Sobameshi (そばめし) is a unique dish originating from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. It combines finely chopped stir-fried noodles (yakisoba) and rice, cooked toge...

Hyogo
Kobe Beef Steak
Hyogo Meat dish

Kobe Beef Steak

Kobe Beef (神戸牛, Kobe gyu) is a renowned brand of beef derived from Tajima cattle, a breed of Japanese Black cattle raised in Hyogo Prefecture. Only meat t...

Hyogo
Ibonoito
Hyogo Soba & Udon

Ibonoito

Ibonoito (揖保乃糸, Ibonoito) is a proud specialty from the Banshu region along the Ibo River in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It is recognized ...

Hyogo
Akashiyaki

Akashiyaki

Akashiyaki (明石焼き) is a beloved traditional dish from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture. This light snack is made from eggs, “ukiko” (a type of starch flour...

Osaka
Hari Hari Nabe
Osaka Nabe dish

Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe (ハリハリ鍋, Hari hari nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna greens, originating from Tokukiya, a restaurant onc...

Osaka
Takoyaki

Takoyaki

Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a popular Japanese snack made by mixing wheat flour with water, then adding bite-sized pieces of octopus, chopped green onions, pickle...

Osaka
Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き, Okonomiyaki) is a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of wheat flour mixed with water, cooked on a hot iron griddle. It inclu...

Osaka
Modern Yaki

Modern Yaki

Modern Yaki (モダン焼, Modern yaki) is a style of Kansai okonomiyaki that includes fried noodles mixed into the batter. While Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki ...

Osaka
Pork Bun

Pork Bun

In the Kansai region of Japan, the term "meat" usually refers to beef. This is why what is commonly known as "Nikuman" (steamed meat buns) elsewhere is famou...

Osaka
Chiritori Hot Pot
Osaka Nabe dish

Chiritori Hot Pot

Chiritori Hot Pot (ちりとり鍋, Chiritori nabe) is a unique hot pot dish traditionally prepared using a shallow, square-shaped pan that resembles a dustpan. O...

Osaka
Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)
Osaka Meat dish

Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)

Grilled Hormone (ホルモン焼き, Horumon-yaki) gets its name from the Japanese word “horu,” meaning “discard,” referring to the use of intestines and other off...