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

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

Table of Contents

Yobuko Ika Sashimi
Sicilian Rice
Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)
Grilled Turbo Shell
Arakabu (Kasago)
Imari Beef
Zaru Tofu
Kure tofu
Suko-zushi
Karatsu Q mackerel

No.1

Yobuko Ika Sashimi

So fresh, it moves even after being served

Yobuko Ika Sashimi (呼子いかの活きづくり, Yobuko ika no ikizukuri) is a signature dish of Yobuko Town in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, often enjoyed alongside the famous Yobuko Morning Market. ...

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No.2

Sicilian Rice

A beloved dish often enjoyed at home

Sicilian Rice (シシリアンライス, Shishirian raisu) is a savory local specialty featuring stir-fried meat and fresh vegetables like tomatoes and lettuce, served over rice and topped with mayonnaise ...

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No.3

Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)

A rare delicacy with a bold appearance, packed with flavor and nutrition!

Kamenote (カメノテ, Gooseneck Barnacles) is a unique seafood delicacy enjoyed in coastal regions like Saga Prefecture. This crustacean gets its name from its peculiar appearance, which resembles a ...

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No.4

Grilled Turbo Shell

Deliciously savory grilled turbo shell with a perfect sauce

At Hado Cape in Saga Prefecture, you can find small food stalls offering freshly grilled turbo shells (サザエのつぼ焼き, sazae no tsuboyaki) at very reasonable prices. These freshly caught turbo...

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No.5

Arakabu (Kasago)

Fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea in Kyushu

Arakabu (アラカブ, also known as Kasago) is a type of fish found in the waters of the Genkai Sea, off the coast of Kyushu. It is a white-fleshed fish with a rich, smooth texture and a light, refres...

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No.6

Imari Beef

A signature specialty of Imari, alongside Imari Porcelain

Imari Beef (伊万里牛, Imari gyu) is a premium-grade Saga beef raised in the lush, green natural environment of Imari. Expert farmers, equipped with advanced cattle-rearing techniques, nurture each ...

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No.7

Zaru Tofu

Exquisite Zaru Tofu from Karatsu, Saga — Savor the rich umami of soybeans with its velvety smooth texture!

Zaru Tofu (ざる豆腐, zaru tōfu) is a traditional specialty from Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, crafted by the renowned Kawashima Tofu Shop, which has been in operation since the Edo Period. Founded...

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No.8

Kure tofu

It has a chewy, plump texture

In general tofu, soy milk is made into a solid substance using bittern, but in godofu, soy milk is mixed with crumbs and starch and heated to coagulate. Due to the stickiness of kure tofu, the rich...

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No.9

Suko-zushi

Boxed sushi that has been handed down for over 500 years with gorgeous colors

“Suko sushi” is a sushi made with vinegared rice added with glutinous rice topped with kinshi eggs, sasagaki burdock, Narazuke, kamaboko, pickled ginger, shiitake mushrooms, denbu, mudsugoro, shrim...

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No.10

Karatsu Q mackerel

Fully farmed mackerel

Karatsu Q mackerel is a farmed mackerel created by joint research between Kyushu University and Karatsu City in Saga prefecture. It is produced using a complete aquaculture technology in which arti...

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