Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

Niigata
Sanjo Curry Ramen
Niigata Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen (三条カレーラーメン, Sanjo karee ramen) boasts a history spanning over 70 years, and today, more than 70 restaurants in Sanjo City serve th...

Niigata
Sasa Dango
Niigata Local cuisine

Sasa Dango

Sasa Dango (笹団子, Sasa dango) is a traditional wagashi—Japanese sweet—originating from Niigata Prefecture. It features a yomogi (mugwort) rice cake filled ...

Niigata
Sasa Sushi
Niigata Sushi

Sasa Sushi

Sasa Sushi (笹寿司, Sasa zushi) is a type of sushi from the Hokushinetsu region, featuring vinegared rice and toppings wrapped in the leaves of the Kumazasa ...

Niigata
Kensan Yaki
Niigata Bento & Onigiri

Kensan Yaki

Kensan Yaki (けんさん焼き, Kensan yaki) is a grilled rice ball with a unique twist. The rice is shaped into a flattened disc with an indent in the center, th...

Fukui
Heshiko
Fukui Seafood

Heshiko

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by removing the innards of fish, salting them, a...

Fukui
Whole Grilled Mackerel
Fukui Seafood

Whole Grilled Mackerel

Whole Grilled Mackerel (丸焼き鯖, Maru-yaki Saba) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, an area known for its rich culinary histo...

Fukui
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (里芋のころ煮, Simmered Taro) is a staple vegetarian dish traditionally served during Houonkou, the largest annual event in Jodo Shinshu Bu...

Ishikawa
Ishiru Hot Pot
Ishikawa Nabe dish

Ishiru Hot Pot

"Ishiru" is a traditional fish sauce hailing from the Noto Peninsula in Japan. The name is believed to have originated from the local pronunciation of "uoshi...

Ishikawa
Ebisu (Berobero)
Ishikawa Local cuisine

Ebisu (Berobero)

"Ebisu (えびす, Ebisu)" is a traditional dish made with eggs set in agar jelly, commonly enjoyed during festivals and celebrations in Japan. It is believe...

Ishikawa
Hasu Mushi (Steamed Lotus Root Dish)
Ishikawa Local cuisine

Hasu Mushi (Steamed Lotus Root Dish)

Kanazawa City is home to a recognized brand of vegetables known as "Kaga Vegetables," with Kaga Lotus Root being one of the most historic varieties, cultivat...

Fukui
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)
Fukui Seafood

Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)

Amaebi (甘エビ, Sweet Shrimp), raised in the nutrient-rich waters where warm and cold currents meet off the coast of Mikuni in Fukui Prefecture, are prized f...

Fukui
Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle
Fukui Seafood

Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

Heshi-ko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, made by pickling salted mackerel in rice bran. It is usually prepared in spring wh...

Fukui
Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)
Fukui Seafood

Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

The "king of fugu," tiger pufferfish (torafugu), is raised with great care in Fukui Prefecture, the northernmost point of its production. Known as "Wakasa Fu...

Fukui
Echizen Crab
Fukui Seafood

Echizen Crab

Echizen Crab (越前がに, Echizen gani) is one of the top brands of snow crab in Japan, caught exclusively in Fukui Prefecture. Known for its firm, sweet me...