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Sendai Beef
Sendai Beef (仙台牛, Sendai gyu) is a prestigious brand of Japanese beef, renowned for being the only one in the country that requires a top "Grade 5" rating for its meat qualit...
Sasa Kamaboko
Sasa Kamaboko (笹かまぼこ) is a type of grilled fish cake shaped like a bamboo leaf, offering a unique twist on the more common semi-cylindrical steamed fish cakes typically ref...
Zunda Mochi
Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling young green soybeans (edamame) before they mature into regular...
Sendai Ramen
Sendai Ramen (仙台ラーメン) is a style of ramen that has long been a beloved local favorite in the Sendai region. The dish is typically made with the region’s signature miso, ...
Beef Tongue
Beef tongue (牛タン, Gyūtan) is one of the must-try local specialties for those visiting Miyagi Prefecture. In the case of Sendai-style beef tongue, the preparation begins wi...
Goemon Ramen
Goemon Ramen (五右衛門ラーメン, Goemon ramen) is a hidden culinary treasure of Tono City, beloved by its residents for generations. This mildly spicy ramen stands out with its u...
Green Pepper Miso
Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect balance of the gentle bitterness of green peppers and the natur...
Kitakami Croquette
Kitakami Croquette (北上コロッケ, Kitakami korokke) is a beloved local delicacy from Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture. What sets this croquette apart is its use of premium i...
Maesawa Beef
Maesawa Beef (前沢牛, Maesawa gyu) is renowned for its exquisite marbling and superior quality. The rich texture and tender feel when slicing into the meat are truly exceptional...
Tono Jingisukan
Tono Jingisukan (遠野ジンギスカン, Tono Jingisukan) is a beloved local dish from Tono City in Iwate Prefecture. Known for its use of lamb, it has captured the hearts of both tou...
Morioka Jajamen Noodles
Morioka Jajamen Noodles (盛岡じゃじゃ麺, Morioka jajamen) are a traditional dish from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, recognized as one of the three major noodle dishes of the...
Ankake Udon
Ankake Udon (あんかけうどん, Ankake udon) is a traditional dish cherished in the Esashi area of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. Since the early Showa period, it has been enjoyed as...
Morioka Reimen
Morioka Reimen (盛岡冷麺, Morioka reimen) is a chilled noodle dish originating from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, inspired by traditional Korean cold noodles. It was creativ...
Wanko Soba
When it comes to soba in Iwate Prefecture, Wanko Soba (わんこそば, Wanko soba) is the dish to try. This entertaining dining experience features small, bite-sized portions of s...
Bamboo Shoot Soup
Bamboo Shoot Soup (たけのこ汁, Takenoko-jiru) is a regional specialty from Aomori Prefecture. Unlike the thick and large moso bamboo shoots, Aomori’s soup features slender varie...
Miso Curry Milk Ramen
Miso Curry Milk Ramen (味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン) is a beloved local B-grade gourmet dish from Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. Its rich, flavorful broth combines a base of miso ...
Tsugaru Soba
Tsugaru Soba (津軽そば, Tsugaru soba) is a traditional dish primarily enjoyed in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. What makes it unique is the use of "gojiru," a soybe...
Nobeji Station's Traditional Chicken Rice Bento
Nobeji Station's specialty, the Torimeshi Bento (とりめし, Torimeshi), is a traditional bento box meal with over 60 years of history, originating from Aoi Mori Railway's Nobeji ...
Keno Soup
Keno Soup (けの汁, Keno-jiru) is a traditional dish enjoyed across the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. This comforting soup is made by simmering finely chopped vegetable...
Towada Bara-yaki
Towada Bara-yaki (十和田バラ焼き, Towada Bara-yaki) is a beloved local delicacy from Towada City in Aomori Prefecture and a quintessential example of "B-class gourmet" cuisine c...
Senbei-Jiru
Senbei-Jiru (せんべい汁, Senbei-Jiru) is a beloved traditional dish from Aomori Prefecture, especially well-known in Hachinohe City. This hearty soup features a unique type of N...
Ramen Salad
Ramen Salad (ラーメンサラダ, rāmen saraada) is a dish from Hokkaido, often enjoyed in izakayas (Japanese pubs) or as a comforting homemade meal. With an abundance of fresh ve...
Hakodate Ramen
Hakodate Ramen (函館ラーメン, Hakodate ramen) is one of Hokkaido’s most beloved local ramen styles, alongside Sapporo Ramen and Asahikawa Ramen. Its clear, salty soup is made...
