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

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

Table of Contents

Mamakari Vinegar Marinade
Kasaoka Ramen
Okayama Barazushi
Beef Mochi Bowl
Dried Beef
Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)
Sashimi of Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)
Sushi Donburi
Denim Steamed Bun
Bukkake Udon

No.1

Mamakari Vinegar Marinade

So delicious, you’ll want to borrow rice for another serving.

Vinegar-marinated mamakari is one of Okayama Prefecture’s local dishes. The fish is said to have earned its name because it is so delicious that people would borrow rice (“mama”) to eat it with (“k...

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No.2

Kasaoka Ramen

A local ramen specialty representing Okayama Prefecture

Kasaoka Ramen is one of Okayama Prefecture’s signature local ramen styles, originating in Kasaoka City. Its defining features are a soy sauce-based broth made with chicken bones and toppings of sim...

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No.3

Okayama Barazushi

A festive local sushi topped with seafood and seasonal vegetables

Okayama Barazushi is sushi topped with an array of seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables. It is said to have originated during the Edo period, when Ikeda Mitsumasa, the first lor...

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No.4

Beef Mochi Bowl

Gyudon with Himenomochi rice cakes

The Beef Mochi Bowl (牛餅丼, Gyumochidon) replaces the rice in a traditional gyudon (beef bowl) with soft and delicious mochi made from Shinjo Village's famous "Himenomochi" rice cakes. The smooth,...

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No.5

Dried Beef

Richly concentrated beef flavor

Dried Beef (干し肉, Hoshiniku) is a traditional food passed down in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Okayama is known as the birthplace of Japan's oldest wagyu cattle, with a longstanding history ...

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No.6

Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)

Bold and flavorful black fried rice! Okayama’s unique specialty "Ebi Meshi"

Ebi Meshi (えびめし, shrimp fried rice) is a distinctive dish made with fried rice coated in a rich, savory sauce blending caramel sauce, ketchup, and aromatic spices. Originating in and around ...

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No.7

Sashimi of Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)

Delicate sweetness with a melt-in-your-mouth texture

In southern Okayama Prefecture, sashimi usually means Spanish mackerel sashimi, or "sawara." It’s a highly regarded specialty of the area. Sawara caught in spring is particularly prized for its lig...

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No.8

Sushi Donburi

Enjoy the seasonal flavors of Okayama

Sushi Donburi (すし丼, Sushi donburi) features fresh seafood sourced from the Seto Inland Sea, offering a premium experience distinct from the typical "seafood rice bowls" served at regular restaur...

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No.9

Denim Steamed Bun

A striking blue creation from Kurashiki, the birthplace of Japanese denim – "Denim Steamed Bun"

The Denim Steamed Bun (デニムまん, Denim man) has become a popular attraction for visitors in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical District, specifically at "Kurashiki Denim Street" in Kurashiki City, Ok...

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No.10

Bukkake Udon

Enjoy the distinctive flavor of Kurashiki-style Bukkake Udon

Bukkake Udon is often thought of as one of Kagawa Prefecture’s specialties, but the restaurant said to have originated the dish is in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. This local udon dish is made wit...

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