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

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

Table of Contents

Whole Grilled Mackerel
Volga Rice
Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi
Sauce Katsu-Don
Wild-Caught Freshwater Eel
Echizen Oroshi Soba
Heshiko
Echizen Crab
Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)
Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

No.1

Whole Grilled Mackerel

A bold and flavorful soul food of Fukui, made by grilling freshly caught mackerel whole

Whole Grilled Mackerel (丸焼き鯖, Maru-yaki Saba) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, an area known for its rich culinary history. During the Asuka and Nara periods, W...

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No.2

Volga Rice

Omelette rice topped with pork cutlet! A local specialty from Fukui Prefecture

Volga Rice (ボルガライス, Boruga raisu) is a beloved local dish from Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture (formerly Takefu City). This Western-inspired meal features a pork cutlet placed on top of omelet...

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No.3

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Mineral-rich and a perfect match for any dish! Oboro Kombu

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi (おぼろ昆布鯖寿司) is a delightful dish featuring thick, fresh mackerel caught in nearby waters, marinated in a special blend of vinegar. The mackerel is placed atop fra...

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No.4

Sauce Katsu-Don

The original Sauce Katsu-Don with a secret recipe sauce!

When you think of a katsu-don, most people imagine cutlets topped with an egg mixture. However, in Fukui, katsu-don means "Sauce Katsu-Don," where the cutlets are savored with a special sauce. A...

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No.5

Wild-Caught Freshwater Eel

Specially delicious, rich and fatty wild eel from Fukui!

In Fukui Prefecture's Wakasa and Mikata Five Lakes, you can find wild-caught freshwater eel. The eels from the Mikata Five Lakes are also known by the nickname "Kuchiboso Ao Unagi," meaning "slim-m...

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No.6

Echizen Oroshi Soba

A soulful dish from Fukui, blending buckwheat noodles and grated daikon radish

Echizen Oroshi Soba (越前おろしそば, Echizen soba) is a distinctive soba dish primarily enjoyed in the Reihoku region of Fukui Prefecture. Its uniqueness lies in the richly flavored broth, gener...

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No.7

Heshiko

A beloved local specialty and popular souvenir

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by removing the innards of fish, salting them, and then fermenting them in rice bran, al...

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No.8

Echizen Crab

The king of crabs, nurtured by the rough waves and cold climate of the Sea of Japan!

Echizen Crab (越前がに, Echizen gani) is one of the top brands of snow crab in Japan, caught exclusively in Fukui Prefecture. Known for its firm, sweet meat and rich flavor, this premium crab is...

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No.9

Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

The firm texture and rich flavor of fugu raised in harsh, cold waters

The "king of fugu," tiger pufferfish (torafugu), is raised with great care in Fukui Prefecture, the northernmost point of its production. Known as "Wakasa Fugu (若狭ふぐ)," this premium brand is hi...

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No.10

Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

A flavorful taste that embodies the winter of Wakasa

Heshi-ko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, made by pickling salted mackerel in rice bran. It is usually prepared in spring when mackerel is in season and enjoyed aro...

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