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Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)
Kamenote (カメノテ, Gooseneck Barnacles) is a unique seafood delicacy enjoyed in coastal regions like Saga Prefecture. This crustacean gets its name from its peculiar appearance...
Grilled Barracuda with Salt
In Karatsu Port, the gateway to the sea in Saga Prefecture, autumn marks the season when fresh, fatty barracuda are brought ashore. Among Karatsu's barracudas, the plump and pa...
Sicilian Rice
Sicilian Rice (シシリアンライス, Shishirian raisu) is a savory local specialty featuring stir-fried meat and fresh vegetables like tomatoes and lettuce, served over rice and top...
Hakata Zoni
Hakata Zoni (博多雑煮, Hakata zoni) is a must-have New Year's dish in Fukuoka, particularly in the Hakata area. What sets Hakata Zoni apart is its flavorful broth made from g...
Fan Lobster
Fan Lobster (ウチワエビ, Uchiwa ebi) is known as a rare delicacy. True to its name, its head fans out like a traditional Japanese hand fan, giving it a distinctive and fascinati...
Hakata Mentaiko
Hakata Mentaiko (博多明太子, Hakata mentaiko) is one of Fukuoka's most famous specialties. It is made by fermenting pollock roe with a blend of chili pepper, salt, sesame, and g...
Okyuto
Okyuto (おきゅうと, Okyuto) is a traditional specialty from Fukuoka that has been loved by locals for generations. It's a staple often enjoyed as a breakfast dish. Resembling...
Kurume Ramen
Kurume Ramen (久留米ラーメン, Kurume ramen) is a Kyushu-style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen known for its rich, creamy white broth and straight noodles. While tonkotsu ramen is now...
Motsu Nabe
Motsu Nabe (もつ鍋, Motsu nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish from Fukuoka, with its origins in cooking beef or pork offal (hormone) and garlic chives in a simple soy sauce-base...
Chimaki
Chimaki (ちまき, Chimaki) from the Chinese restaurant "Dim Sum World" is a local specialty of Hakata Nakasu. Loved by locals, it’s a taste that everyone in Hakata has enjoyed at...
Nagahama Ramen
When it comes to Fukuoka, Hakata ramen often steals the spotlight, but Nagahama Ramen (長浜ラーメン, Nagahama ramen) is another must-try local delicacy. Nagahama Ramen is kno...
Hakata Ramen
When it comes to ramen in Fukuoka, Hakata Ramen (博多ラーメン, Hakata ramen) is the undisputed favorite. This renowned dish features a creamy, milky-white broth made primaril...
Mizutaki Hot Pot
Mizutaki Hot Pot (水炊き) is a traditional dish with over 100 years of history and a must-try specialty from Hakata. As its name suggests, this hot pot starts with simmering ...
Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki)
Seared Bonito (鰹のたたき, Katsuo no Tataki) is a signature dish from Kochi Prefecture, known for its exceptional bonito (skipjack tuna). This dish features a perfectly charr...
Deep-Fried Moray Eel
When thinking of Kochi, skipjack tuna often comes to mind, but moray eel is another notable local specialty. This versatile ingredient, with its mild and refined taste, can b...
Shimizu Saba
Shimizu Saba (清水サバ, Shimizu saba) refers to Goma Saba, a species of mackerel caught in Tosashimizu. The fishing grounds off Cape Ashizuri are known for their strong curre...
Tsugani (Mokuzugani)
Tsugani (Mokuzugani, ツガニ) is a premium ingredient found in the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture, such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River. A close relative of the famou...
Kochi Grilled Eel
When people think of Kochi, the first thing that comes to mind is usually bonito fish, but Kochi’s grilled eel (うなぎ, unagi) is also a local specialty. Prepared using the Kans...
Nabeyaki Ramen
Nabeyaki Ramen (鍋焼きラーメン) is a light and flavorful Japanese ramen featuring a soy sauce-based chicken broth. Its thin, firm noodles are complemented by simple toppings suc...
River Shrimp (Tenaga Ebi)
River shrimp (川エビ, Tenaga Ebi) are a treasured gift from the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture. Harvested from rivers such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River from sprin...
Sawachi Cuisine
Sawachi Cuisine (皿鉢料理, Sawachi ryouri) is a vibrant and hearty local dish featuring an assortment of sashimi, seared bonito, sushi, and more, all artistically arranged on a ...
Hakata Salt Ramen
Hakata Salt Ramen (伯方の塩ラーメン, Hakata no Shio Ramen) is an original creation by Sanwa. Unlike typical salt-based ramen, this dish is crafted with Hakata salt and inspired ...
Goshiki Somen
Goshiki Somen (五色そうめん, Goshiki somen) is a beloved specialty of Matsuyama, enjoyed since the Edo period. Made with carefully selected wheat flour and crafted by hand-st...
