Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Oita region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Oita region.
When visiting the Oita region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Suppon Nabe
Toriten
Nakatsu Karaage
Seared Seki Horse Mackerel & Seki Mackerel Sashimi
Beppu Reimen
Yaseuma
Jigoku Mushi
Dango-jiru
Ryukyu
Hita Yakisoba
Suppon Nabe
A nourishing hot pot featuring collagen-rich softshell turtle
Raised in Oita Prefecture, where clear streams and a mild climate create favorable conditions for softshell turtles, suppon has long been believed to promote vitality. It is low in fat and high in ...
Toriten
A signature local specialty from Oita, a prefecture known for its high chicken consumption
Toriten is a beloved local dish that has long been enjoyed in Oita. Chicken is seasoned with a ponzu- or soy sauce-based marinade, coated in tempura batter and served with a sauce chosen by each re...
Nakatsu Karaage
Nakatsu Karaage, from Oita’s karaage capital
Nakatsu Karaage is one of Oita Prefecture’s best-known casual food specialties and is now famous throughout Japan. Nakatsu City has many shops specializing in karaage and is often called the karaag...
Seared Seki Horse Mackerel & Seki Mackerel Sashimi
Fresh fish from the pristine waters of the Bungo Channel
Seki Horse Mackerel and Seki Mackerel (関アジ・関サバ, Seki Aji & Seki Saba) are premium fish caught in the Bungo Channel, off the coast of Saganoseki, Oita Prefecture. These delicacies are renowne...
Beppu Reimen
A refreshing bowl of cold noodles for hot summer days
The first cold noodle restaurant in Beppu is said to have opened around 1950. Beppu Reimen is believed to have begun at a restaurant opened by a chef who returned from northeastern China, formerly ...
Yaseuma
A traditional sweet treat from Oita Prefecture
Yaseuma (やせうま) is a local specialty of Oita Prefecture made by boiling flattened wheat flour dough and coating it with a mixture of roasted soybean flour (kinako) and sugar. The dough is the...
Jigoku Mushi
Beppu Onsen specialty: Jigoku Mushi
Jigoku Mushi, a cooking method practiced since the Edo period, uses the intense heat of steam rising from hot springs to cook food. A variety of ingredients, including vegetables and seafood, are p...
Dango-jiru
A taste of Oita's tradition – Dango-jiru soup
Dango-jiru (だんご汁) is a classic dish from Oita Prefecture made with hand-kneaded wheat flour dough stretched into wide, ribbon-like pieces. These flavorful noodles are simmered with seasonal veg...
Ryukyu
A local delicacy from Oita with a name that pays homage to Okinawa
Ryukyu (りゅうきゅう, Ryukyu) is a traditional dish from Oita Prefecture, which is blessed with an abundance of fresh seafood thanks to its location facing the Seto Inland Sea. This dish features...
Hita Yakisoba
Crispy noodles! A whole new texture with Hita Yakisoba
Hita Yakisoba (日田やきそば, Hita yakisoba) is a local specialty from Hita City in Oita Prefecture. Freshly boiled noodles are pan-fried until perfectly crispy, just before reaching the point of...
