Regional cuisine of Ibaraki region

Ibaraki
Monkfish Hot Pot
Ibaraki Nabe dish

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...

Ibaraki
Hitachi Aki Soba
Ibaraki Soba & Udon

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...

Ibaraki
Monkfish Liver (Ankimo)
Ibaraki Local cuisine

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...

Ibaraki
Shishi Nabe (Wild Boar Hot Pot)
Ibaraki Nabe dish

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...

Ibaraki
Mito Natto
Ibaraki Local cuisine

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...

Ibaraki
Stamina Ramen
Ibaraki Ramen

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
Ibaraki Catfish
Ibaraki Seafood

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 ...

Ibaraki
Hoshiimo (Dried Sweet Potatoes)
Ibaraki Local cuisine

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...

Ibaraki
Tsukekenchin Soba
Ibaraki Soba & Udon

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
Ibaraki's Carp
Ibaraki Seafood

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...

Ibaraki
Taganemochi
Ibaraki Local cuisine

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...

Ibaraki
Daigo Shamogetan
Ibaraki Nabe dish

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...

Ibaraki
Mito Domain ramen
Ibaraki Ramen

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 ...

Ibaraki
Tofu miso ramen
Ibaraki Ramen

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...