Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
Gonguri-ni
Gonguri-ni (ごんぐり煮) is a traditional home-style dish from Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where fishing is a thriving industry. The term "gonguri" re...
Uiro
Uiro (ういろう, Uiro) has its origins in the late 19th century, around 1877 (Meiji 10). It is said to have been first sold by Sato Suzuki (1849–1922), a loca...
Ise Lobster
The Ise Lobster (伊勢海老, Ise ebi) harvested in Miyazaki thrives in the rough waves of the Hyuganada Sea, enriched by the warm Kuroshio Current. As a result...
Kurobuta Tonkatsu
Kurobuta Tonkatsu (黒豚とんかつ, Kurobuta tonkatsu) showcases the rich heritage of Kagoshima’s prized Kurobuta pork, a breed with a history spanning 400 year...
Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu
Kurobuta Shabu-Shabu (黒豚しゃぶしゃぶ) is a traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture, featuring thinly sliced "Kagoshima Kurobuta" pork, a renowned local ...
Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu
Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu (鹿児島黒牛) is a prestigious brand of beef renowned for its fine, tender texture and beautifully marbled fat, known as unsaturated fa...
Yamakawa Pickles
Yamakawa Pickles (山川漬け, Yamakawa-zuke) hail from the Yamakawa region in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Pe...
Sake Zushi
Sake Zushi (酒ずし, Sake zushi) is said to have originated during the Edo period when Shimazu Yoshihiro, the feudal lord of the time, hosted a cherry blossom...
Ryombo Mochi
Ryombo Mochi (両棒餅) is a traditional sweet from Kagoshima made from rice flour dumplings skewered on two sticks and generously coated with a thick, sweet s...
Yose Tofu
Yose Tofu (寄せ豆腐, Yose tofu) is a unique variation of tofu made during the "yose" stage of the tofu-making process, where the tofu hasn't completely solid...
Seared Bonito
Makurazaki City, located at the southernmost tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, is a town blessed with abundant natural beauty. Nutrient-rich waters flow from the...
Umi no Sakura Kan Marinated Bowl
The Umi no Sakura Kan Marinated Bowl (海の桜勘漬け丼) features the premium kanpachi (amberjack) brand “Umi no Sakura Kan” from Tarumizu, carefully marinated ...
Kajiki Manju
Kajiki Manju (加治木まんじゅう, Kajiki manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet with a history dating back 400 years. It is said to have originated in 1606 whe...
Ontamaran Don
Ontamaran Don (温たまらん丼, Ontamaran don) gets its name from a phrase meaning "too delicious to resist," inspired by the delicious onsen eggs from Ibusuki'...
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