Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Yamaguchi region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Yamaguchi region.
When visiting the Yamaguchi region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Sun-dried Round Urume Sardines
Moji Port Baked Curry
Sea Urchin (Uni)
Kawara Soba
Iwakuni Sushi
Fugu (Tessa)
Fugu Chiri Hot Pot
Iwakuni Lotus Root
Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)
Turnip Zoni
Sun-dried Round Urume Sardines
Enjoy whole and packed with nutrition!
Urume Sardines (うるめいわし, urume iwashi) are a type of sardine named for their delicate nature and short lifespan, as well as their moist, glistening eyes—which inspire their name, "Urume," mean...
Moji Port Baked Curry
Baked curry highly recommended by locals
Moji Port Baked Curry (門司港焼きカレー, Moji-kō yaki kare) has a fascinating origin story. It is said to have been created at a Japanese restaurant called "Yamadaya" in Moji Port when leftover cur...
Sea Urchin (Uni)
Fresh, shell-on sea urchin from Kitaura, Japan’s finest natural delicacy
The islands of Oshima and Mishima, as well as the coastal area of Kitaura near Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, are renowned for their production of red sea urchin (Uni). The peak season for thes...
Kawara Soba
A unique texture of crispy and chewy noodles grilled on a roof tile! Yamaguchi’s specialty Kawara Soba
Kawara Soba (瓦そば, Kawara soba) is a distinct local dish that originated in Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This vibrant creation features matcha-flav...
Iwakuni Sushi
A traditional pressed sushi also known as "Lord's Sushi"
Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It earned the nickname "Lord's Sushi" as it was customarily brought along w...
Fugu (Tessa)
The ultimate delicacy of Yamaguchi's famous blowfish
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, blowfish is referred to as "fuku," a name imbued with good fortune. Historically, due to the risk of blowfish poisoning, it was nicknamed "teppo" (gun), and its sashimi is ...
Fugu Chiri Hot Pot
Warm up from the inside with this delicious hot pot, perfect for chilly seasons
Fugu Chiri Hot Pot (ふぐちり) is a type of traditional Japanese hot pot featuring fugu (pufferfish) as the star ingredient. The term "chiri" refers to hot pot dishes where fish is the main ingredie...
Iwakuni Lotus Root
Known for its sticky texture and satisfying crunch
Iwakuni Lotus Root (岩国れんこん, Iwakuni renkon) is a celebrated specialty of Iwakuni City, one of the leading lotus root-producing regions in Japan. Iwakuni Lotus Root is characterized by its c...
Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)
A delightful harmony of fresh seafood and locally grown mikan from Suo-Oshima!
Mikan Nabe (みかん鍋, Mikan Hot Pot) is a unique local dish combining the fresh seafood and the famous mandarin oranges (mikan) of Suo-Oshima, an island that produces 80% of Yamaguchi Prefecture’s ...
Turnip Zoni
A simple yet meaningful bowl, embodying the traditions of Yamaguchi
Turnip Zoni (かぶ雑煮, Kabu Zoni) is a heartwarming traditional dish widely enjoyed in Hagi City and surrounding areas in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Especially beloved as a New Year’s staple, it feature...
