Regional cuisine of Ishikawa region
Ishiru Hot Pot
"Ishiru" is a traditional fish sauce hailing from the Noto Peninsula in Japan. The name is believed to have originated from the local pronunciation of "uoshi...
Ebisu (Berobero)
"Ebisu (えびす, Ebisu)" is a traditional dish made with eggs set in agar jelly, commonly enjoyed during festivals and celebrations in Japan. It is believe...
Hasu Mushi (Steamed Lotus Root Dish)
Kanazawa City is home to a recognized brand of vegetables known as "Kaga Vegetables," with Kaga Lotus Root being one of the most historic varieties, cultivat...
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)
Buri Daikon (ぶり大根) is an iconic dish that represents the traditional foods of Ishikawa Prefecture. This comforting winter specialty from Kanazawa comb...
Firefly Squid
When you think of firefly squid (ほたるいか, hotaru ika), Toyama Prefecture might come to mind. However, the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture also take...
Gorojima Kintoki
Gorojima Kintoki (五郎島金時, Gorojima Kintoki) is a sweet potato primarily grown in the Gorojima and Awagasaki areas of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, ...
Japanese Halfbeak Sashimi
Japanese Halfbeak Sashimi (さより刺身, Sayori sashimi) highlights the exquisite flavors of Ishikawa Prefecture, one of the leading regions in Japan for sayor...
Hanton Rice
Hanton Rice (ハントンライス, Hanton raisu) is a beloved Japanese-style Western dish, also known as Hanton-style rice. Originating from Kanazawa City in Ishik...
Zuiki
Zuiki (ずいき) is a traditional ingredient from Ishikawa Prefecture, made from the edible stalks of "Yatsugashira" taro, a variety of taro plant. The stalks ...
Jibuni
Jibuni (治部煮) is a beloved traditional dish from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, part of the renowned Kaga cuisine. This dish features duck meat coated...
Kanazawa Curry
Kanazawa Curry (金沢カレー) is a distinctive style of curry rice originating from Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture. This unique dish features a thick,...
Kaburazushi
Kaburazushi is a traditional fermented food from Ishikawa prefecture made by sandwiching “salted amberjack” between “salted turnips” and marinating them in r...
