Regional cuisine of Chiba region

Chiba
Narita's Unagi Cuisine

Narita's Unagi Cuisine

Narita's Omotesando Street, near the historic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, is a rare "eel town" with a high concentration of unagi specialty restaurants. M...

Chiba
Sanga Yaki
Chiba Seafood

Sanga Yaki

Sanga Yaki (さんが焼き, Sanga yaki) is a traditional dish from the Boso Peninsula area, where fish like horse mackerel, sardines, and Pacific saury have been...

Chiba
Seigaku Mochi

Seigaku Mochi

Seigaku Mochi (性学もち, Seigaku mochi) is a traditional dish from the Katori and Kaiso regions of Chiba Prefecture. This unique type of mochi dates back to ...

Chiba
Kujira no Tare (Whale Jerky)

Kujira no Tare (Whale Jerky)

Kujira no Tare (くじらのたれ, Whale Jerky) is a traditional dish from the Minami-Boso region of Chiba Prefecture, made by marinating whale meat in a special ...

Chiba
Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots
Chiba Tenpura

Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots

Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots (塩漬けタケノコの天ぷら, Shiozuke Takenoko no Tempura) is a simple yet elegant dish made by rinsing salted bamboo shoot...

Chiba
Futomaki Sushi

Futomaki Sushi

Futomaki Sushi (太巻ずし, Futomaki sushi) is a traditional type of sushi that has been passed down in farming communities and households in Japan. Its histor...

Chiba
Barappa Manju

Barappa Manju

Barappa Manju (ばらっぱまんじゅう, Barappa Manju) is a traditional delicacy from the Hokuso region of Chiba Prefecture. It has long been enjoyed during speci...

Chiba
Yangome

Yangome

Yangome (ヤンゴメ, Yangome) is a heartwarming traditional dish from the southern region of Chiba Prefecture, on the Boso Peninsula. Made by cooking toasted r...

Chiba
Chiba Soft Serve Ice Cream

Chiba Soft Serve Ice Cream

Did you know that the origin of soft serve ice cream traces back to China, with a history spanning 4,000 years? You might not immediately associate soft serv...

Chiba
Chiba Seafood Bowl
Chiba Don dish

Chiba Seafood Bowl

Chiba Prefecture is a fantastic place where you can enjoy both the bounty of the sea and the mountains, all conveniently close to Tokyo. The Chiba Seafood Bo...

Chiba
Tai Shabu
Chiba Nabe dish

Tai Shabu

Tai Shabu (鯛しゃぶ, Tai shabu) is made with fresh sea bream so fresh it could be served as sashimi. Compared to beef or pork shabu-shabu, it offers a much l...

Chiba
Takeoka-Style Ramen
Chiba Ramen

Takeoka-Style Ramen

Takeoka-Style Ramen (竹岡式ラーメン, Takeoka-shiki ramen) originates from Takeoka in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. This ramen stands out for its unique p...

Chiba
Katsuura Tantanmen
Chiba Ramen

Katsuura Tantanmen

Katsuura Tantanmen (勝浦タンタンメン, Katsuura tantanmen) is known for its spicy kick — but it’s incredibly tasty too. Originally enjoyed by fishermen and...

Chiba
Nameko Rice Bowl
Chiba Don dish

Nameko Rice Bowl

Nameko Rice Bowl (なめろう丼, Namerou-don) may have a peculiar name, but one popular theory suggests it comes from how irresistibly good it is—so much so tha...