Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Aomori region.

Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Aomori region.
When visiting the Aomori region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.

Table of Contents

Towada Bara-yaki
Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba
Senbei-Jiru
Ichigo-ni
Hirosaki Igamenchi
Miso Curry Milk Ramen
Fukaura Tuna Steak Bowl
Tsugaru Soba
Bamboo Shoot Soup
Kuraishi Beef

No.1

Towada Bara-yaki

A delightful harmony of sweet and savory beef short ribs and onions — the soul food of Towada City, Aomori

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 cherished by the loca...

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No.2

Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba

A classic dish among Japan’s local comfort foods

Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba (黒石つゆやきそば, Kuroishi tsuyu yakisoba) originated in the late 1950s at a restaurant called "Mimasu" in the Nakago district of Kuroishi City. This unique dish features K...

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No.3

Senbei-Jiru

Aomori's comforting local dish with chewy senbei soaking up rich flavors

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 Nanbu senbei—a sturdy...

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No.4

Ichigo-ni

A traditional dish from the Sanriku Coast, centered around Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture

Ichigo-ni (いちご煮) is a traditional soup dish from Hachinohe City and the surrounding Sanriku Coast in Aomori Prefecture, featuring sea urchin and abalone. Historically, it has been served as a s...

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No.5

Hirosaki Igamenchi

A cherished comfort food, born from wisdom and love, passed down as the "taste of home"

Hirosaki Igamenchi (弘前いがめんち, Hirosaki igamenchi) is a traditional homemade dish where squid legs (geso) are finely chopped, mixed with seasonal vegetables and flour, then fried or grilled to...

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No.6

Miso Curry Milk Ramen

A unique blend of miso ramen broth with milk and curry powder

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 with the warmth of c...

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No.7

Fukaura Tuna Steak Bowl

A gourmet tuna feast with three mini bowls featuring premium wild bluefin tuna

The Fukaura Tuna Steak Bowl (深浦マグロステーキ丼, Fukaura maguro steak-don) is a signature dish that showcases wild bluefin tuna caught in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, known for its bountiful ...

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No.8

Tsugaru Soba

A beloved traditional dish from the Tsugaru region

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 soybean paste created by ...

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No.9

Bamboo Shoot Soup

A traditional bamboo shoot soup from Aomori Prefecture

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 varieties like nemagari-d...

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No.10

Kuraishi Beef

The award-winning premium beef, "Aomori Kuraishi Beef"

Aomori Kuraishi Beef (あおもり倉石牛, Aomori Kuraishi gyū) is a top-grade Japanese Black Wagyu born in the scenic town of Gonohe, Kuraishi, known for its rich natural environment. This exception...

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