Regional cuisine of Niigata region
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 ...
Tai Chazuke
Tai Chazuke (鯛茶漬け, Tai chazuke) is a delightful local rice bowl dish from Kashiwazaki, a region renowned for its premium sea bream from the Sea of Japan....
Hegi Soba
Hegi Soba (へぎそば, Hegi soba) is a cherished traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture, particularly beloved in the Uonuma region. This unique soba features...
Nagaoka ramen
Nagaoka ramen is a local ramen representative of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, and is also known as “Nagaoka ginger soy sauce ramen.” The biggest charact...
Tsubame-Sanjo backfat ramen
Tsubame-Sanjo backfat ramen is a local ramen that spreads mainly in Tsubame and Sanjo cities in Niigata Prefecture, and is characterized by plenty of backfat...
Sanjo curry ramen
Sanjo Curry Ramen is a curry ramen that is said to have a history of more than 70 years, and there are currently more than 70 shops in Sanjo City that offer ...
