Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Kanagawa region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Kanagawa region.
When visiting the Kanagawa region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Kamakura Shirasu Don
Tai-meshi (Sea Bream Rice)
Sanma-men
Yokohama Iekei Ramen
Odawara Kamaboko
Shiumai Bento
Gyunabe (Beef Hot Pot)
Chinatown Steamed Pork Buns
Oyama Tofu
Yokosuka Navy Curry
Kamakura Shirasu Don
Experience the ocean's aroma with this exquisite Shirasu Don!
Kamakura Shirasu Don (鎌倉 しらす丼) can be enjoyed in areas such as Kamakura, Fujisawa, and Chigasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. This delicacy features small whitebait called "shirasu," either raw...
Tai-meshi (Sea Bream Rice)
Kanagawa’s Tai-meshi is elegantly exquisite!
While Tai-meshi (鯛めし, Sea Bream Rice) can be found throughout Japan, Kanagawa's version is particularly cherished, especially in areas like Odawara and Hakone. You can also enjoy it as an ekiben...
Sanma-men
A heartwarming bowl of stir-fried vegetables and savory thick sauce from Yokohama!
Sanma-men (サンマーメン, Sanma-men) is a local ramen specialty that originated in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. This dish combines thin noodles in a soy sauce or salt-based broth topped with stir-...
Yokohama Iekei Ramen
The classic ramen of Yokohama – Iekei Ramen!
Yokohama Iekei Ramen (横浜家系ラーメン, Yokohama Iekei ramen) has its origins in 1974, when the renowned "Yoshimura-ya" opened in Isogo Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its signature so...
Odawara Kamaboko
The perfect springy texture crafted by artisans - a traditional delight from Odawara
Odawara Kamaboko (小田原かまぼこ, Odawara kamaboko) is a renowned specialty from Odawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture, boasting a history of over 220 years. Originating in the late 18th century duri...
Shiumai Bento
A nostalgic bento box that tastes comforting every time
Shiumai Bento (シウマイ弁当, Shiumai bento) is said to have been inspired by the shumai dumplings sold in Yokohama’s Chinatown, as Yokohama originally lacked unique local specialties. Today, it has...
Gyunabe (Beef Hot Pot)
A Taste of Yokohama's Heritage — The History and Flavors of "Gyunabe" from the Dawn of Modern Japan
Gyunabe (牛鍋, beef hot pot) originated in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is a traditional dish that symbolizes the cultural shift from the late Edo period to the Meiji era. After the port of Y...
Chinatown Steamed Pork Buns
A warm delight on chilly days—Yokohama Chinatown's pork buns are pure bliss.
Chinatown Steamed Pork Buns (中華街肉まん, Chūkagai Nikuman) are a world apart from the buns you find at convenience stores. In Yokohama Chinatown, countless shops sell these savory treats, each of...
Oyama Tofu
Rich and flavorful tofu! Oyama Tofu
Oyama Tofu (大山豆腐, Oyama Tofu) has its origins in the Edo period, when it was made by visitors to Oyama Temple in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. This silken tofu, made with 100% natural n...
Yokosuka Navy Curry
A charmingly simple taste! A traditional curry!
Yokosuka Navy Curry (よこすか海軍カレー, Yokosuka kaigun kare) originated in the Meiji Era as a menu item designed to prevent beriberi among navy soldiers. This dish offered a balanced intake of ...
