Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
Chicken Nanban
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮, Chikin nanban) is a renowned local specialty that’s loved across Japan. This dish features crispy, deep-fried chicken coated i...
Jigoku Mushi
Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, Jigoku mushi) is a traditional cooking method dating back to the Edo period, where high-temperature steam from hot springs is used to...
Beppu Reimen (Cold Noodles)
Beppu Reimen (別府冷麺) first made its debut in Beppu around 1950, when a chef who had returned from Manchuria (northeastern China) opened a noodle shop. In ...
Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen
Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen (豊後別府湾ちりめん) is made from fresh baby sardines, a gift from the natural bounty of Beppu Bay. Hiji Town has long been known...
Nakatsu Karaage
Nakatsu Karaage (中津からあげ, Nakatsu karaage) is a beloved local dish from Oita Prefecture, now famous across Japan! Nakatsu City is home to numerous karaa...
Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot
Soft-shelled turtles raised in Oita Prefecture thrive in its pristine rivers and mild climate, creating the ideal breeding conditions for this prized ingredi...
Log-Grown Shiitake Mushrooms
Log-Grown Shiitake Mushrooms (原木椎茸, Genboku Shiitake) from Kumamoto Prefecture are cultivated using carefully prepared logs, such as oak, where shiitake ...
Ikinari Dango
Ikinari Dango (いきなり団子) is a classic sweet from Kumamoto, made by steaming dough filled with sliced sweet potato and sweet red bean paste. The slightl...
Akaushi Beef Bowl
Akaushi Beef Bowl (あか牛丼, Akaushi Gyūdon) features Akaushi beef, a celebrated specialty from Kumamoto's Aso region. Raised on ample exercise and high-qual...
Takamori Dengaku
Dengaku (高森田楽, Takamori Dengaku) is a traditional Japanese dish with a history spanning 700 to 800 years, rooted in the culture of Takamori. What make...
Tamana Ramen
Tamana Ramen (玉名ラーメン, Tamana ramen) hails from Tamana City, located in northern Kumamoto Prefecture with stunning views of the Ariake Sea. While the ci...
Karashi Renkon
Karashi Renkon (からし蓮根, karashi renkon) is a unique dish from Kumamoto Prefecture, cherished for its crisp lotus root texture and the sharp spiciness of ...
