Regional cuisine of Toyama region

Toyama
Firefly Squid Dishes
Toyama Seafood

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...

Toyama
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
White Shrimp Burger
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Shiroebi Don
Toyama Seafood

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...

Toyama
Saiku Kamaboko
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Kamaboko (Fish Cake)
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Kureha Pear
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Kombu-Jime
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Kurobe Dam Curry
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters
Toyama Seafood

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...

Toyama
Kabura-zushi
Toyama Sushi

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...

Toyama
Red Snow Crab Dishes
Toyama Seafood

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
Toyama Dried Persimmons
Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Toyama
Oiwa Somen
Toyama Soba & Udon

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...