Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

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Ishikawa
Ishiru Hot Pot
Ishikawa Nabe dish

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...

Ishikawa
Ebisu (Berobero)
Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Ishikawa
Hasu Mushi (Steamed Lotus Root Dish)
Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Fukui
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)
Fukui Seafood

Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)

Amaebi (甘エビ, Sweet Shrimp), raised in the nutrient-rich waters where warm and cold currents meet off the coast of Mikuni in Fukui Prefecture, are prized f...

Fukui
Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle
Fukui Seafood

Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

Heshi-ko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, made by pickling salted mackerel in rice bran. It is usually prepared in spring wh...

Fukui
Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)
Fukui Seafood

Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

The "king of fugu," tiger pufferfish (torafugu), is raised with great care in Fukui Prefecture, the northernmost point of its production. Known as "Wakasa Fu...

Fukui
Echizen Crab
Fukui Seafood

Echizen Crab

Echizen Crab (越前がに, Echizen gani) is one of the top brands of snow crab in Japan, caught exclusively in Fukui Prefecture. Known for its firm, sweet me...

Fukui
Echizen Oroshi Soba
Fukui Soba & Udon

Echizen Oroshi Soba

Echizen Oroshi Soba (越前おろしそば, Echizen soba) is a distinctive soba dish primarily enjoyed in the Reihoku region of Fukui Prefecture. Its uniqueness ...

Fukui
Wild-Caught Freshwater Eel
Fukui Don dish

Wild-Caught Freshwater Eel

In Fukui Prefecture's Wakasa and Mikata Five Lakes, you can find wild-caught freshwater eel. The eels from the Mikata Five Lakes are also known by the nickna...

Fukui
Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi
Fukui Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi (おぼろ昆布 鯖寿司) is a delightful dish featuring thick, fresh mackerel caught in nearby waters, marinated in a special blend of ...

Fukui
Sauce Katsu-Don
Fukui Don dish

Sauce Katsu-Don

When you think of a katsu-don, most people imagine cutlets topped with an egg mixture. However, in Fukui, katsu-don means "Sauce Katsu-Don," where the cutlet...

Fukui
Volga Rice
Fukui Don dish

Volga Rice

Volga Rice (ボルガライス, Boruga raisu) is a beloved local dish from Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (formerly Takefu City). This Western-inspired meal featur...

Ishikawa
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)
Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Ishikawa
Firefly Squid
Ishikawa Seafood

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...

Ishikawa
Gorojima Kintoki
Ishikawa Local cuisine

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, ...

Ishikawa
Noto Don
Ishikawa Don dish

Noto Don

Noto Don (能登丼, Noto don) is a beloved local specialty from the Oku-Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture. This dish follows specific guidelines: it uses K...