Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

Niigata
Nagaoka-style Ramen
Niigata Ramen

Nagaoka-style Ramen

Nagaoka-style Ramen (長岡系ラーメン, Nagaoka-kei ramen) is a beloved local specialty from Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture, also known as "Nagaoka Ginger S...

Niigata
Niigata's Tsubame-Sanjo Back Fat Ramen
Niigata Ramen

Niigata's Tsubame-Sanjo Back Fat Ramen

Niigata's Tsubame-Sanjo Back Fat Ramen (燕三条背脂ラーメン, Tsubame-Sanjo se-abura ramen) is a local specialty originating from the cities of Tsubame and San...

Fukui
Tsuruga Ramen
Fukui Ramen

Tsuruga Ramen

Tsuruga Ramen (敦賀ラーメン, Tsuruga ramen) is a regional specialty born in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, known for being served at charming street stalls,...

Nagano
Anyouji Ramen
Nagano Ramen

Anyouji Ramen

Anyouji Ramen (安養寺ラーメン, Anyouji ramen) is a specialty ramen from Saku City in Nagano Prefecture, made with “Anyouji Miso.” This traditional miso has i...

Nagano
Ramen
Nagano Soba & Udon

Ramen

Ramen (ローメン, Rōmen) is a unique local specialty from Ina City in Nagano Prefecture. This distinctive dish features thick, steamed Chinese-style noodles s...

Fukui
Oda Tofu

Oda Tofu

Oda Tofu (織田豆腐, Oda tōfu) is a beloved and traditional tofu originating from the former Oda Town in Fukui Prefecture, now part of Echizen Town. It is a s...

Fukui
Wakasa Guji
Fukui Seafood

Wakasa Guji

Wakasa (present-day Fukui Prefecture) was historically known as "Miketsu-kuni," a region esteemed for providing food to the Imperial Court. This bountiful ar...

Fukui
Sesame Tofu

Sesame Tofu

Sesame Tofu (ごま豆腐, Goma tofu) is a beloved culinary tradition of Eiheiji, a magnificent and historic Zen temple in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. Wit...

Fukui
Mikuni Burger

Mikuni Burger

The Mikuni Burger (三国バーガー, Mikuni Burger) is a carefully created hamburger made using premium local ingredients from Fukui Prefecture. This deliciou...

Fukui
Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl
Fukui Don dish

Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl

Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl (醤油カツ丼, Shoyu Katsu-don) is a new specialty from the Ono area, featuring a unique soy sauce-based sauce and a generous serving of f...

Fukui
Oboro Kombu

Oboro Kombu

Oboro Kombu (おぼろ昆布) and Tororo Kombu are both types of processed kelp, but the key difference lies in how they are shaved. Tororo Kombu is made by pr...

Fukui
Goshiki Shells
Fukui Seafood

Goshiki Shells

The "Goshiki Shells (檜扇貝, Hiougigai)" are vibrantly colored scallops featuring hues like yellow, orange, purple, brown, and red. Their name comes from ...

Fukui
Kuzumanju

Kuzumanju

Kuzumanju (葛まんじゅう, Kuzumanju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that has been made in Obama for generations. It is a simple treat made by wrapping smooth...

Fukui
Sake Manju

Sake Manju

Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is one of the signature sweets representing Mikuni. Familiar to many locals in Fukui, this traditional Japanese conf...