Regional cuisine of Toyama region
Firefly Squid Dishes
Firefly squid (ホタルイカ, Hotaru ika) typically dwell in deep waters, but every year around March, they gather along the shores of Toyama Bay to spawn, beco...
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso (ほたるいかの酢味噌和え, Hotaru-ika no Sumiso Ae) is a quintessential spring dish from Toyama Prefecture. Firefly squid ty...
White Shrimp Burger
The White Shrimp (白エビ, Shiroebi), a renowned seafood delicacy from Toyama Prefecture, is recognized alongside Firefly Squid and Yellowtail as one of "Toya...
Shiroebi Don
Shiroebi Don (白エビ丼, Shiroebi don) is a specialty dish from Toyama, showcasing shiroebi, one of the prized treasures of the sea alongside hotaruika (firef...
Saiku Kamaboko
One of Toyama's standout specialties is "Saiku Kamaboko (細工かまぼこ)", an intricately crafted version of traditional fish paste cakes. These are skillfully...
Kamaboko (Fish Cake)
Kamaboko (かまぼこ, fish cake) from Toyama Prefecture is widely recognized for its unique "Uzumaki Kamaboko" varieties, characterized by their spiraling shap...
Kureha Pear
The Kureha Pear (呉羽梨, Kureha nashi) is a premium brand of pears grown in the Kureha district, representing the best of Toyama Prefecture's produce. Unl...
Kombu-Jime
Kombu-Jime (昆布締め, kombu jime) is a dish that originated in the Edo period, combining kombu seaweed from Hokkaido, transported by merchant ships, with fis...
Kurobe Dam Curry
Kurobe Dam Curry (黒部ダムカレー, Kurobe damu kare) is a curry rice dish inspired by the iconic Kurobe Dam, a famous tourist destination in Toyama Prefecture...
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters (深層水仕込カキ, Shinsou-sui Shikomi Kaki) are oysters purified and cultivated for over 24 hours using the Nyūzen deep-seawate...
Kabura-zushi
Kabura-zushi (かぶら寿し) is a type of fermented sushi made with salted turnips that are carefully sliced and stuffed with fish such as yellowtail (buri), th...
Red Snow Crab Dishes
Red Snow Crab (紅ズワイガニ, Beni Zuwai Gani) is a prized delicacy found in the depths of Toyama Bay, around 1,000 meters below the surface. This exquisit...
Toyama Dried Persimmons
Toyama Dried Persimmons (富山干柿, Toyama Hoshigaki) are a traditional delicacy made from a unique variety of persimmons grown in the former Fukumi and Johan...
Oiwa Somen
Oiwa Somen (大岩そうめん, Oiwa somen) dates back to the Muromachi period and was once considered a luxury delicacy, enjoyed exclusively in the imperial court...
