Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Tokushima region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Tokushima region.
When visiting the Tokushima region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Tokushima Ramen
Dekomawashi
Tokushima Burger
Naruto Udon
Iya Soba
Tarai Udon
Soba Grain Zosui
Fish Katsu
Naruto Sea Bream
Bamboo Chikuwa
Tokushima Ramen
Tokushima Ramen broth comes in three styles: brown, yellow, and white.
Tokushima Ramen, a regional ramen from Tokushima Prefecture, is now famous throughout Japan. The name “Tokushima Ramen” only became widely used relatively recently. It is said to have gained recogn...
Dekomawashi
A specialty of the Iya area in Miyoshi
Dekomawashi is a type of miso dengaku made by skewering local potatoes, soba dumplings, tofu, konnyaku and other ingredients, grilling them briefly, then coating them with miso sauce and grilling t...
Tokushima Burger
Burgers featuring ingredients from Tokushima
Tokushima Burger refers to burgers made with Tokushima-branded ingredients such as Awa beef, Awaodori chicken, and Naruto sea bream that meet the standards set by a local certification panel and re...
Naruto Udon
A local udon specialty enjoyed mainly in Naruto, Tokushima
Naruto Udon is known for its thin, very soft noodles, which are so lacking in firmness that they can be cut easily with chopsticks. It is topped with finely chopped green onions, chikuwa fish cake,...
Iya Soba
A regional specialty enjoyed mainly in the Iya area of Miyoshi, Tokushima.
Iya soba, also known as soba-kiri, is a thick-cut noodle made with flour from a local buckwheat variety traditionally grown in the Iya region, a secluded area associated with the Heike clan’s escap...
Tarai Udon
A local specialty of Donari, Awa City, Tokushima
Tarai udon is made by transferring freshly boiled noodles straight into a tub, from which diners take the noodles and dip them in broth. Its handmade noodles are known for their firm, chewy texture...
Soba Grain Zosui
A unique dish featuring whole buckwheat grains
Soba Grain Zosui (そば米雑炊, soba kome zousui) is a traditional dish from the Iya region. Surrounded by steep mountains, the Iya area couldn’t cultivate rice, so buckwheat became a staple crop ins...
Fish Katsu
The soul food of Tokushima
Fish Katsu (フィッシュカツ) is a specialty dish from Tokushima made by mixing minced white fish, such as cutlassfish or lizardfish, with curry powder, chili pepper, and seasonings, coating it in br...
Naruto Sea Bream
Delightfully firm texture with a rich, flavorful fat.
The Japanese sea bream, often referred to as the "King of Fish," reaches its pinnacle of quality in the swift currents of the Naruto Strait. Famous for its whirlpools that attract countless visit...
Bamboo Chikuwa
"Bamboo Chikuwa," a soul food of Tokushima Prefecture
One of the beloved soul foods of Tokushima Prefecture is "Bamboo Chikuwa" (竹ちくわ, Take chikuwa). What sets it apart from regular chikuwa? It’s sold with the bamboo still inside! Tokushima loc...
