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

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

Table of Contents

White Gyoza
Narita's Unagi Cuisine
Katsuura Tantanmen
Futomaki Sushi
Namero-don
Sanga Yaki
Chiba Kaisen-don
Takeoka Ramen
Tai-shabu
Chiba Peanuts

No.1

White Gyoza

Locally nicknamed “Howagyo,” White Gyoza is a beloved staple of Noda, Chiba.

Noda, Chiba, is home to a specialty restaurant said to be the birthplace of White Gyoza. The founder created it based on what he learned in Manchuria from a Chinese man named Bai. If you’re picturi...

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No.2

Narita's Unagi Cuisine

When you think of Narita, you think of unagi. Savor the exquisite taste of eel!

Narita's Omotesando Street, near the historic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, is a rare "eel town" with a high concentration of unagi specialty restaurants. Many of these establishments are long-sta...

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No.3

Katsuura Tantanmen

A Katsuura classic, known for its heat

Katsuura Tantanmen is quite spicy, but delicious. It became a local staple among fishermen and others who worked at sea, who ate it to warm up after cold days on the water—so its heat makes sense. ...

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No.4

Futomaki Sushi

Enjoy the vibrant cross-sectional design of each slice

Futomaki Sushi (太巻ずし, Futomaki sushi) is a traditional type of sushi that has been passed down in farming communities and households in Japan. Its history dates back to the late 18th century du...

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No.5

Namero-don

A must-try local dish when visiting the Boso Peninsula!

The name may sound unusual, but one popular theory is that namero is so delicious you’ll want to lick even the fish left on the plate. It was traditionally made aboard fishing boats with freshly ca...

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No.6

Sanga Yaki

Perfectly soft and fluffy grilled delight

Sanga Yaki (さんが焼き, Sanga yaki) is a traditional dish from the Boso Peninsula area, where fish like horse mackerel, sardines, and Pacific saury have been abundantly caught for generations. F...

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No.7

Chiba Kaisen-don

A beautifully presented seafood bowl that feels like a real treat.

Chiba is a wonderful place to enjoy both seafood and produce from the mountains—and it’s close to central Tokyo, too. Chiba’s kaisen-don is generously topped with seafood caught in the waters aroun...

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No.8

Takeoka Ramen

Known for its deep-colored broth.

Takeoka Ramen originated in Takeoka, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Its preparation is distinctive: soy-sauce seasoning is mixed with the water used to boil the noodles, creating a dark broth with ...

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No.9

Tai-shabu

A refined, delicate alternative to meat shabu-shabu.

Tai-shabu is made with fresh sea bream that is also suitable for eating as sashimi. Compared with beef or pork shabu-shabu, it is much lighter and remains enjoyable bite after bite. Chiba is known ...

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No.10

Chiba Peanuts

A source of zinc and a Chiba favorite

Peanut production thrives in Sanmu City, Chiba Prefecture. The reason, it is said, is that the area has a lot of volcanic ash soil that is unsuitable for growing many other crops. Peanuts are well ...

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