Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Mie region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Mie region.
When visiting the Mie region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Ise Udon
Tekone Sushi
Matoya Oysters
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken
Matsusaka Beef
Iga Beef Steak
Uramura Oysters
Mie Unagi
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
Sanma no Maruboshi
Ise Udon
Ise Udon doesn’t need the springy bite of ordinary udon.
Ise Udon is enjoyed mainly in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Its thick, chewy-soft noodles are nearly twice the size of regular udon noodles. The sauce is made with tamari soy sauce. Though very dark an...
Tekone Sushi
If you visit Ise, don’t miss the chance to try Tekone Sushi.
A local specialty of Ise-Shima, this scattered sushi has long been enjoyed by fishermen and others. Red-fleshed fish such as bonito or tuna is marinated in a soy-based sauce, then mixed with sushi ...
Matoya Oysters
Rare oysters cultivated in just one place in Japan!
Matoya oysters are produced in Matoya Bay, in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The bay’s rich natural environment and ria coastline support abundant nutrients, making its farmed oysters exceptional and ...
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken
A beloved soul food of Matsusaka City, cherished across generations
When it comes to Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture, the world-famous Matsusaka beef naturally comes to mind. However, “Matsusaka Grilled Chicken” (松阪鶏焼き肉, Matsusaka toriyakiniku), a more affor...
Matsusaka Beef
Enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth Matsusaka beef steak.
Matsusaka beef is a renowned brand of beef, officially pronounced “Matsusaka-ushi.” Among Japanese Black wagyu, it has a particularly high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, which means its fat...
Iga Beef Steak
A proud Mie brand beef, known for its sweetness
Iga beef is a branded beef raised in the Iga region of Mie Prefecture. It comes from Japanese Black cattle and is said to be a foundation stock for Omi beef. Rather than deliberately aiming for hea...
Uramura Oysters
A richly flavorful delicacy nurtured by the seas of Ise-Shima.
Uramura oysters are farmed in Oura Bay in Uramura-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Uramura-cho is located at a river mouth, and the calm waters of Oura Bay are rich in food for oysters, making the a...
Mie Unagi
Crisp skin and tender, fluffy eel from Mie
Among the Kansai region’s cities, Tsu is home to rows of eel restaurants. It is one of Japan’s leading eel towns and has at times ranked first nationwide for both eel consumption and the number of ...
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
An exceptional sukiyaki featuring Matsusaka beef.
Matsusaka beef, a wagyu prized in Mie Prefecture and renowned around the world, is known for its sweetness, depth of flavor, and appetizing aroma when heated. Sukiyaki is an ideal way to bring out ...
Sanma no Maruboshi
Savor the flavors of a Kumano winter with every bite—whole-dried saury with concentrated umami.
Sanma no Maruboshi, a specialty of Higashi-Kishu in Mie Prefecture, is also known as *su-boshi* (simply dried saury). Dried in the cold winter winds of the Kumano-nada Sea, it is prized for its dee...
