Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Aichi region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Aichi region.
When visiting the Aichi region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Miso Oden
Ogura Toast
Tenmusu
Taiwan Ramen
Miso katsu
Akakara Nabe
Tebasaki
Kishimen
Ankake Spaghetti
Dote-ni
Miso Oden
A Nagoya specialty that pairs perfectly with beer
In Nagoya, oden usually refers to miso oden. Soy sauce-based oden is called kanto-ni there. Ingredients such as konjac, eggs and hanpen fish cake are simmered in a sauce made with Hatcho miso. Miso...
Ogura Toast
A beloved Nagoya specialty: Ogura Toast.
Among Nagoya’s many local specialties, Ogura Toast is a symbol of the city’s distinctive café culture and morning sets. It’s a must-try for visitors. The classic version is toasted bread topped wit...
Tenmusu
A Nagoya specialty: petite rice balls filled with plump shrimp tempura
Tenmusu are rice balls filled with shrimp tempura and are one of Nagoya’s well-known local dishes. The rice balls contain tempura made with small shrimp, the kind also used to make shrimp crackers,...
Taiwan Ramen
Addictively spicy Taiwan Ramen is actually a Nagoya specialty.
Taiwan Ramen is one of Nagoya’s signature dishes. It consists of noodles in a spicy, soy-based soup, topped with ground pork, garlic chives, bean sprouts, and other ingredients stir-fried with plen...
Miso katsu
Crispy pork cutlet smothered in sweet-savory red miso sauce—a Nagoya favorite.
Miso katsu is so popular that it’s hard to find a tonkatsu restaurant in Nagoya that doesn’t serve it. Freshly fried cutlet is covered generously with miso sauce, making it tempting to order anothe...
Akakara Nabe
Born in Nagoya, this hot pot is loved for its rich miso flavor and addictive heat.
Akakara Nabe is a Nagoya specialty made by simmering plenty of ingredients in a flavorful broth blended with red miso and chili peppers. You can choose the level of spiciness to suit your taste. Th...
Tebasaki
Crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Tebasaki is one of Nagoya’s signature dishes. Chicken wings are deep-fried, coated with sauce, and finished with salt, pepper, sesame seeds, and other seasonings. They are known for their crisp tex...
Kishimen
Smooth and silky, with an easy-to-slurp texture.
Kishimen are made by kneading wheat flour with salt and water. They are distinctive for their wide, thin shape. Their smooth, slippery texture is balanced by a softer bite, making them easy for you...
Ankake Spaghetti
Nagoya’s soul food, loved for its spicy flavor
Ankake Spaghetti originated in Nagoya. Unlike Italian pasta, where sauce is tossed with freshly boiled spaghetti, this dish uses thick noodles that are boiled ahead of time and stir-fried like yaki...
Dote-ni
Aichi specialty simmered in a rich red miso sauce
Nagoya’s famous dote-ni is a slow-simmered dish made with red miso, such as Hatcho miso, a local seasoning, along with beef tendon or pork offal and vegetables. Recipes vary by region, sometimes in...
