Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
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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 ...
Basashi (Horse Sashimi)
Basashi (馬刺し) is a beloved specialty of Kumamoto, especially popular at traditional horse meat restaurants in the vibrant Kamitori shopping area. Using fr...
Kumamoto Ramen
Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン, Kumamoto ramen) originated as an evolution of tonkotsu ramen, which was first created in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It ma...
Kujukushima Oyster Rice
Kujukushima Oyster Rice (九十九島かき飯, Kujukushima kakimeshi) features the flavorful goodness of "sea milk"—as oysters are affectionately called due to the...
Kanzarashi
Kanzarashi (かんざらし) is a simple yet beloved traditional dish from Shimabara. It features small rice flour dumplings, boiled and then chilled in the regio...
Obama Champon
Obama Champon (小浜ちゃんぽん, Obama champon) is characterized by its light yet rich broth, crafted from pork bones, chicken stock, seafood, and dried anchov...
Hatoshi
Hatoshi (ハトシ) is a traditional dish from Nagasaki. It features a savory shrimp paste filling wrapped in bread and deep-fried to golden perfection. Orig...
Goto Udon
Goto Udon (五島うどん, Goto udon) is recognized as one of Japan’s top three udon varieties, alongside Sanuki and Inaniwa udon. These thin noodles are surp...
Nagasaki Sara Udon
When it comes to Nagasaki's culinary delights, "Champon" often takes the spotlight. However, equally loved by locals, or perhaps even more so, is the noodle ...
