Regional cuisine of Saitama region

Saitama
Gokabo
Saitama Local cuisine

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...

Saitama
Sauce Yakisoba-style Udon
Saitama Soba & Udon

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...

Saitama
Kumagaya Udon
Saitama Soba & Udon

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...

Saitama
Saba Sushi
Saitama Sushi

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 ...

Saitama
Kumagaya Horudon
Saitama Soba & Udon

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 ...

Saitama
Walnut Soba
Saitama Soba & Udon

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...

Saitama
Miso Potatoes
Saitama Tenpura

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, ...

Saitama
Gyoda Fry
Saitama Tenpura

Gyoda Fry

Gyoda Fry (行田フライ, Gyoda furai) is a beloved regional dish originating from Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture. Despite its name, it’s not a fried dish but...

Saitama
Chichibu Soba
Saitama Soba & Udon

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
Saitama Taro
Saitama Local cuisine

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...

Saitama
Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot
Saitama Nabe dish

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...

Saitama
One hundred thousand koku manju
Saitama Local cuisine

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...