Regional cuisine of Fukui region

Fukui
Oda Tofu

Oda Tofu

Oda Tofu (織田豆腐, Oda tōfu) is a beloved and traditional tofu originating from the former Oda Town in Fukui Prefecture, now part of Echizen Town. It is a s...

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Wakasa Guji
Fukui Seafood

Wakasa Guji

Wakasa (present-day Fukui Prefecture) was historically known as "Miketsu-kuni," a region esteemed for providing food to the Imperial Court. This bountiful ar...

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Sesame Tofu

Sesame Tofu

Sesame Tofu (ごま豆腐, Goma tofu) is a beloved culinary tradition of Eiheiji, a magnificent and historic Zen temple in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. Wit...

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Mikuni Burger

Mikuni Burger

The Mikuni Burger (三国バーガー, Mikuni Burger) is a carefully created hamburger made using premium local ingredients from Fukui Prefecture. This deliciou...

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Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl
Fukui Don dish

Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl

Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl (醤油カツ丼, Shoyu Katsu-don) is a new specialty from the Ono area, featuring a unique soy sauce-based sauce and a generous serving of f...

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Oboro Kombu

Oboro Kombu

Oboro Kombu (おぼろ昆布) and Tororo Kombu are both types of processed kelp, but the key difference lies in how they are shaved. Tororo Kombu is made by pr...

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Goshiki Shells
Fukui Seafood

Goshiki Shells

The "Goshiki Shells (檜扇貝, Hiougigai)" are vibrantly colored scallops featuring hues like yellow, orange, purple, brown, and red. Their name comes from ...

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Kuzumanju

Kuzumanju

Kuzumanju (葛まんじゅう, Kuzumanju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that has been made in Obama for generations. It is a simple treat made by wrapping smooth...

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Sake Manju

Sake Manju

Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is one of the signature sweets representing Mikuni. Familiar to many locals in Fukui, this traditional Japanese conf...

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Botan Nabe
Fukui Nabe dish

Botan Nabe

Botan Nabe (ぼたん鍋) is a hearty hot pot dish made by simmering wild boar meat and vegetables in a savory miso-based broth. Its name is said to come from...

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Uchimame (Crushed Dried Soybeans)

Uchimame (Crushed Dried Soybeans)

In Fukui, the snowy climate once made it difficult to enjoy a varied and rich diet. This inspired creative ways to make the most of harvested ingredients. ...

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Momi Wakame

Momi Wakame

Momi Wakame (もみわかめ) is a traditional natural food made from the finest fresh wakame seaweed harvested from the waters near Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture. ...

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Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu (油揚げ, Aburaage) holds a special place in Fukui Prefecture, which boasts the highest consumption of fried tofu in Japan. In Fukui, where Jodo...

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Hana Rakkyo

Hana Rakkyo

Hana Rakkyo (花らっきょう, Hana rakkyo) from Mikuni's Sanrihama area in Fukui Prefecture is grown along the scenic sand dunes of the Sea of Japan coastline. ...