Regional cuisine of Saitama region
Gokabo
Gokabo (五家宝) is a simple yet nostalgic sweet, characterized by the toasty aroma of roasted soybean flour (kinako). Alongside Soka Senbei rice crackers and...
Sauce Yakisoba-style Udon
Sauce Yakisoba-style Udon (ソース焼きうどん, Sauce yaki udon) is a flavorful dish originating from Hatogaya. Born as part of a revitalization project between...
Kumagaya Udon
Kumagaya Udon (熊谷うどん, Kumagaya udon) is a specialty of Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture, where locally grown wheat flourishes in both quantity and qu...
Saba Sushi
Saba Sushi (さば寿司, Saba sushi) is a beloved traditional dish from Saitama Prefecture, celebrated for the delightful balance of lightly grilled mackerel’s ...
Kumagaya Horudon
Kumagaya Horudon (熊谷ホルどん, Kumagaya horudon) is a delightful local specialty of Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture, combining firm, chewy udon noodles ...
Walnut Soba
Walnut Soba (くるみそば, Kurumi soba) is a unique culinary delight from the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture, an area renowned for its high-quality soba...
Miso Potatoes
Miso Potatoes (みそポテト, Miso Potato) was crowned the champion at the 5th Saitama B-Class Local Gourmet Grand Prix in 2009. Originally created as a snack, ...
Chichibu Soba
Chichibu Soba (秩父そば, Chichibu soba) is a regional specialty of the Chichibu area in Saitama Prefecture, celebrated for its fragrant aroma and firm, chewy...
Saitama Taro
Taro, a root vegetable even mentioned in ancient Japanese poetry like the Manyoshu, has long been an essential part of Japan’s food culture. Among all region...
Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot
The Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot (こしがや鴨ネギ鍋, Koshigaya Kamo Negi Nabe) is a beloved winter specialty of Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture...
One hundred thousand koku manju
“100,000 koku manju,” which originated in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, is a famous confectionary representative of the Japanese confectionary store “JUMAN...
