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

Pickled Mamakari
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

Pickled Mamakari

A taste so good, you'll "borrow rice" to enjoy more!

Pickled Mamakari (ままかり酢漬け, Mamakarizuzuke) is a traditional dish and a local specialty of Okayama Prefecture. The name "Mamakari" comes from a saying that this dish is so delicious, you'd ev...

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No.2

Kasaoka Ramen

A signature local ramen from Okayama Prefecture

Kasaoka Ramen (笠岡ラーメン, Kasaoka ramen) is a famous local ramen that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. This unique ramen is distinguished by its soy sauce-based broth made from...

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No.3

Okayama Barazushi

A vibrant sushi dish featuring seafood and seasonal vegetables from Okayama

Okayama Barazushi (岡山ばらずし, Okayama barazushi) is a colorful sushi dish topped with fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables. Its origins date back to the Edo period w...

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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

The authentic taste from the birthplace of Bukkake Udon

Bukkake Udon (ぶっかけうどん, Bukkake udon) is widely known as one of Kagawa’s famous dishes, but interestingly, its origins trace back to the city of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture. This local...

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