Regional cuisine of Niigata region
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'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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Wappa Meshi
Wappa Meshi (わっぱ飯) is a traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture. The name "wappa" refers to a lunch box made of thin, curved cedar wood. This dish is...
Namban Shrimp
Namban Shrimp (南蛮エビ, Namban ebi), also known as Amaebi, are locally called this in Niigata because their color and shape resemble red chili peppers. The ...
Poppo Yaki
Poppo Yaki (ぽっぽ焼き, Poppo yaki) is a beloved and nostalgic treat known by everyone in the Kaetsu region of Niigata Prefecture. This delightful snack f...
Mokuzugani Crab
Mokuzugani Crab (モクズガニ, Mokuzugani) thrives in the pristine streams of the Chūetsu region in Niigata Prefecture, an area surrounded by beautiful natural...
Noppei-Jiru Soup
Noppei-Jiru Soup (のっぺい汁, Noppei-jiru) is a classic simmered dish made with root vegetables, chicken, konjac, and other ingredients, with a thick texture...
Saba Sandwich
The Saba Sandwich (サバサンド, Saba Sand) is a beloved local specialty of Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture. This culinary delight is a reimagining of a...
Kurumafu
Kurumafu (車麩, Kurumafu), a traditional comfort food from Niigata, has been loved as a "taste of home" for generations. Made from wheat flour and free from ...
