Regional cuisine of Ibaraki region
Monkfish Hot Pot
Monkfish Hot Pot (あんこう鍋, Ankō Nabe) is a traditional dish from Ibaraki Prefecture, best enjoyed during its peak season in the cold months from winter to...
Hitachi Aki Soba
Hitachi Aki Soba (常陸秋そば, Hitachi Aki soba) is a renowned buckwheat variety from the northern region of Ibaraki Prefecture, an area historically famed as...
Monkfish Liver (Ankimo)
In the coastal regions of Ibaraki, monkfish dishes are a local specialty, with monkfish hot pot being particularly famous. Known for its versatility, every p...
Shishi Nabe (Wild Boar Hot Pot)
Shishi Nabe (しし鍋, Wild Boar Hot Pot) is a cherished winter specialty of Ishioka City in Ibaraki Prefecture. This hearty dish is crafted with freshly caugh...
Mito Natto
Mito Natto (水戸納豆, Mito natto), a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic fermented foods. While its origins are debat...
Stamina Ramen
Stamina Ramen (スタミナラーメン, Stamina ramen) is a local specialty of Ibaraki, first created in the 1970s. This hearty dish features thick noodles that ...
Ibaraki Catfish
In Ibaraki Prefecture, catfish farming thrives in the abundant waters of Lake Kasumigaura. Blessed with rich natural resources and fertile land, Ibaraki has ...
Hoshiimo (Dried Sweet Potatoes)
Did you know that Ibaraki Prefecture produces the most dried sweet potatoes in Japan? In fact, about 90% of the nation’s production comes from Ibaraki. Ho...
Tsukekenchin Soba
Tsukekenchin Soba (つけけんちんそば, Tsukekenchin soba) is a comforting traditional dish from Ibaraki Prefecture that pairs flavorful soba noodles with a hea...
Ibaraki's Carp
In Ibaraki Prefecture, carp dishes are abundant, ranging from sashimi and sushi to sweet simmered preparations. This culinary tradition likely stems from the...
Taganemochi
Tagane Mochi is a local dish that is widely eaten in Ibaraki Prefecture, mainly in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture. In the southern part of Ibaraki P...
Daigo Shamogetan
The new specialty dish “shamogetan” from Daigo in Ibaraki prefecture is a medicinal dish using Okukuji shamo, a local specialty. Okukuji shamo is a chicken r...
Mito Domain ramen
Mito Domain ramen is a local ramen from Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is a reproduction of the ramen that Tokugawa Mitsuyoshi (Mito Komon), who is said ...
Tofu miso ramen
Tofu miso ramen is a local ramen representative of northern Ibaraki prefecture. Shredded tofu and plenty of green onions are used as ingredients, and along w...