Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
Fugu (Pufferfish)
Fugu (ふぐ, pufferfish) is a celebrated specialty of Fukuoka Prefecture, known for its abundant catch of natural fugu species, such as tiger pufferfish (tora...
Ashiyan Squid
Ashiyan Squid (あしやんいか, Ashiyan ika) is a branded spear squid caught in the Hibikinada Sea off the coast of Ashiya Town, one of western Japan's prime fi...
Kuzukiri
Kuzukiri (葛きり, Kuzukiri) is a traditional Japanese delicacy made from Akizuki Honkuzu, a pure white starch extracted from the natural roots of the kuzu pl...
Kashiwameshi Rice Ball
In the northern Kyushu region, chicken has been traditionally referred to as "kashiwa" and has long been cherished as a popular ingredient. The spread of Kas...
Tagawa Hormone Hotpot
Tagawa Hormone Hotpot (田川ホルモン鍋, Tagawa horumon nabe) is a beloved local delicacy from Tagawa City in Fukuoka Prefecture. This dish features tender pie...
Umegae Mochi
Umegae Mochi (梅ヶ枝餅, Umegae mochi) is a delightful snack made with a thin, chewy rice flour shell that is grilled to a crispy perfection. Inside, you'll f...
Hakata Wagyu
Hakata Wagyu (博多和牛, Hakata wagyu) is a prized Japanese beef raised by certified farmers primarily in Kyushu. These farmers carefully nurture their cattle...
Steamed Eel in a Bamboo Steamer
The signature delights of Yanagawa are its serene riverside scenery and the local specialty, steamed eel in a bamboo steamer. In Fukuoka, the phrase "eel mea...
Moji Port Baked Curry
Moji Port Baked Curry (門司港焼きカレー, Moji-kō yaki curry) is a delightful dish where curry, rice, cheese, and an egg are baked together in the oven. While...
Buzen Sea Oysters
Buzen Sea Oysters (豊前海一粒かき, Buzenkai Hitotsubu Kaki) are carefully named after the meticulous process of polishing each oyster by hand and shipping th...
Bujen Hon-Gani
Bujen Hon-Gani (豊前本ガニ) comes from the Buzen Sea, known for its expansive tidal flats shaped by significant tidal changes. This area is one of Japan’s to...
Yahata Gyoza
Yahata Gyoza (八幡ぎょうざ, Yahata gyoza) originated as a nourishing dish for workers at the government-operated Yahata Steel Works, whose physically demandi...
Yakitori
If you take a stroll through the lively streets of Fukuoka’s Hakata district at night, you’re bound to encounter plenty of yakitori restaurants. In fact, Hak...
Hyuganatsu
Hyuganatsu (日向夏, Hyuganatsu) is a citrus fruit native to Miyazaki Prefecture, which boasts the highest production of this specialty fruit in Japan. This u...
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