Regional cuisine of Fukui region
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Kachiyama Oyaki
Kachiyama Oyaki (勝ち山おやき, Kachiyama oyaki) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished by the people of Katsuyama. This delightful treat features a mug...
Fukui Ume (Fukui Plums)
The history of cultivating Fukui ume (福井梅, Fukui plums) dates back centuries, with its origins said to trace back to the early Edo period (1830–1844) in t...
Ruby of Echizen
"Ruby of Echizen" (越のルビー, Koshino Ruby) is a premium brand of medium-sized tomatoes grown exclusively in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The variety known a...
Wakasa Beef
Wakasa Beef (若狭牛, Wakasa gyu) is a top-grade wagyu beef, carefully selected under stringent standards from Japanese Black cattle lovingly raised by dedica...
Wakasa Karei
Wakasa Karei (若狭がれい) refers to dried willow flounder fish (Yanagimushi Garei) caught in the nutrient-rich waters of Wakasa Bay. Located where warm an...
Whole Grilled Mackerel
Whole Grilled Mackerel (丸焼き鯖, Maru-yaki Saba) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, an area known for its rich culinary histo...
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)
Satoimo no Koroni (里芋のころ煮, Simmered Taro) is a staple vegetarian dish traditionally served during Houonkou, the largest annual event in Jodo Shinshu Bu...
Saba Heshiko
Heshiko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, made by salt-curing mackerel and then packing it in rice bran. It is prepared when ...
Wakasa Fugu
Fukui Prefecture is said to be the northernmost area where tiger pufferfish, often called the “king of fugu,” are farmed. Carefully raised by local producers...
Echizen Crab
Echizen crab is known as one of Japan’s top-brand snow crabs and refers to male snow crabs landed in Fukui Prefecture. Its firm flesh and rich, flavorful tas...
Echizen Oroshi Soba
Echizen soba is eaten mainly in Fukui Prefecture’s Reihoku region. It is characterized by dark, firm noodles and a distinctive dipping sauce generously mixed...
Natural Eel
Wild eel is caught in the Mikata Five Lakes area of Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture. Eel from the lakes is also known as kuchiboso-aunagi (“slender-mouthed blue eel...
Oboro Kombu Saba Sushi
Thick slices of fresh local mackerel are cured in a house-blended vinegar and served over vinegared rice with fragrant sesame and sweet pickled ginger. The s...
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