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Miso Katsu
Miso Katsu (味噌カツ, Miso katsu) is so beloved in Nagoya that almost no tonkatsu restaurant is without it. This dish features freshly fried pork cutlets generously topped with ...
Dote-ni Stew
Dote-ni Stew (どて煮, dote-ni) is a beloved local specialty from Nagoya, featuring a rich red miso base made with ingredients such as Hatcho Miso, a signature Nagoya seasoning. ...
Nagoya Cochin Oyako-don
Nagoya Cochin (名古屋コーチン, Nagoya Cochin) is Aichi Prefecture’s top brand of chicken, known for its firm texture and rich, savory flavor that fills your mouth with every bit...
Kishimen
Kishimen (きしめん, Kishimen) is made from wheat flour mixed with salt and water, then kneaded into dough. Its signature characteristics are its wide, flat, and thin noodles. Th...
Ankake Spaghetti
Ankake Spaghetti (あんかけスパ, Ankake Supa) is a unique dish that originated in Nagoya City. Unlike Italian pasta, where freshly boiled spaghetti is tossed with sauce, this dis...
Taiwan Ramen
Taiwan Ramen (台湾ラーメン, Taiwan ramen) is a dish so closely associated with Nagoya cuisine that it has become one of its staples. This flavorful noodle soup features stir-...
Chicken Wings
When it comes to Nagoya cuisine, Chicken Wings (手羽先, Tebasaki) are a standout favorite. These are deep-fried chicken wings coated with a savory sauce and topped with salt, pe...
Miso Nikomi Udon
Miso Nikomi Udon (味噌煮込みうどん) is a beloved dish from the Nagoya region, featuring fresh udon noodles simmered in a rich, red Haccho miso broth with a hint of bonito flavor...
Fujioka Ramen
Fujioka Ramen (藤岡ラーメン, Fujioka ramen) is a specialty of Fujioka City in Gunma Prefecture, combining the area’s food culture with the dedication of local artisans. Its orig...
Sauce Katsu Don
Sauce Katsu Don (ソースカツ丼, Sauce katsu don) is a standout of Gunma Prefecture’s B-grade gourmet scene. This beloved dish features freshly fried pork cutlets perfectly coated...
Okkirikomi Udon
Okkirikomi Udon (おっきりこみうどん, Okkirikomi udon) is a traditional dish from Gunma Prefecture, made with wide, fresh wheat noodles and an assortment of seasonal vegetables t...
Takasaki Pasta
Takasaki Pasta (高崎パスタ, Takasaki pasuta) comes from Gunma Prefecture, a region blessed with long hours of sunlight even in winter and well-draining soil, making it ideal for...
Takasaki Ramen
Takasaki City in Gunma Prefecture is home to an impressive number of ramen shops, each passionately competing to stand out with their unique styles and flavors. From bistro-insp...
Himokawa Udon
Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん, Himokawa udon) is a beloved local dish originating from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture, renowned for its uniquely wide and flat noodles. Unlike re...
Yaki Manju
Yaki Manju (焼きまんじゅう, Yaki Manju) is a beloved traditional sweet from Gunma Prefecture. Made from simple fermented and steamed wheat flour buns, this treat is skewered on ...
Mizusawa Udon
Mizusawa Udon (水沢うどん, Mizusawa udon) is a beloved local specialty from the Mizusawa area of Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. Recognized as one of Japan's three great udon ...
Daikon Soba
Daikon Soba (大根そば, Daikon soba) is a beloved local dish from Tochigi Prefecture that combines finely shredded daikon radish with soba noodles, exemplifying the region’s crea...
Salted Bean Daifuku
Salted Bean Daifuku (塩豆大福, Shiomame Daifuku) is a classic Japanese confectionery highly beloved in Tochigi Prefecture. As the name suggests, this treat features a soft mo...
Fried Potato Skewers
Fried Potato Skewers (いもフライ, Imo Furai) originated after World War II when they were first sold from carts by vendors to local women working in Sano City’s silk weaving ind...
Yuba
Yuba (ゆば, Yuba) is a traditional ingredient from Nikko, believed to have existed since the Nara period in Japan. The kanji used for Yuba in Nikko is "湯波," which differs from...
Tochiotome
Tochigi Prefecture is recognized as Japan's "Strawberry Kingdom," maintaining the highest strawberry production for over half a century. Among its many varieties, Tochiotome rei...
Sauce Katsu Don
Sauce Katsu Don (ソースカツ丼) is a regional specialty in Tochigi Prefecture, offering a unique twist on the classic katsudon (deep-fried pork cutlet bowl topped with egg). Unli...
Shimotsukare
Shimotsukare (しもつかれ) is a ceremonial dish traditionally offered to Inari Shrines on "Hatsuuma," the first Horse Day of February, alongside red rice. This auspicious dish is...
Kenchin Soup
Kenchin Soup (けんちん汁, Kenchin-jiru) is a traditional dish from Tochigi Prefecture. This comforting soup is packed with fresh root vegetables and tofu, making it both flavorf...
