Regional cuisine of Saga region
Ariake Sea Cuisine
Ariake Sea cuisine (有明海料理, Ariake-kai ryori) hails from the nutrient-rich waters of the Ariake Sea, which spans Kumamoto, Saga, Fukuoka, and Nagasaki Pr...
Takezaki Crab
Takezaki Crab (竹崎カニ, Takezaki kani) is a celebrated specialty of Tara Town. While the species is commonly known nationwide as “blue crab,” those caught i...
Takezaki Oysters
Takezaki Oysters (竹崎カキ, Takezaki Kaki) are the winter delicacy of Tara Town in Saga Prefecture, known as the birthplace of "kakigoya" oyster huts. Praise...
Kanzaki Somen
Kanzaki Somen (神埼そうめん, Kanzaki somen) is crafted in Kanzaki Town, a place blessed with water from the Sefuri Mountain range, which has been recognized ...
Shoro Manju
Shoro Manju (松露饅頭, Shoro manju) is one of the iconic sweets of Karatsu. It is said to be named after its resemblance to the shape of "shoro," a type of m...
Matsubara Okoshi
Matsubara Okoshi (松原おこし) is a traditional handmade rice snack inspired by the "Niji no Matsubara," one of Japan's three great black pine groves. Its sur...
Koi Cuisine
Koi dishes such as "Koi no arai" (sashimi) and "Koikoku" (miso soup), made from koi raised in crystal-clear streams selected among Japan’s 100 Famous Waters,...
Ureshino Onsen Yudofu
Ureshino Onsen Yudofu (嬉野温泉湯どうふ) is a signature dish from Ureshino Onsen, known for its tofu that melts in your mouth and the broth that turns milky ...
Funankogui
Funankogui (ふなんこぐい) is a cherished dish from the Saga Plain, where a network of waterways has long supported an abundant population of crucian carp. Th...
Tsugani Dishes
Tsugani dishes (ツガニ料理, Tsugani ryouri) are local specialties enjoyed in areas like the Tamashima and Matsuura River basins of Karatsu City, Saga Prefect...
Go Tofu
Unlike regular tofu, which is made by curdling soy milk with a coagulant, Go Tofu (呉豆腐) is prepared by mixing soy milk with kudzu starch or other types of...
Keiran
Keiran (けえらん) is a traditional confection made by wrapping sweet bean paste in a thin, steamed dough crafted from finely milled non-glutinous rice flour....
Ikashumai (Steamed Squid Dumplings)
Ikashumai (いかしゅうまい, steamed squid dumplings) is a signature delicacy of Yobuko, Kyushu, and has become one of the region’s most popular souvenirs. Thi...
Ara no Sugatani (Simmered Whole Ara Fish)
Ara no Sugatani (アラの姿煮, Simmered Whole Ara Fish) is a stunning centerpiece of "Kunchi cuisine," a traditional feast served during the Karatsu Kunchi Fes...
