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

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

Table of Contents

Chicken Nanban
Kamaage Udon
Miyazaki Charcoal-Grilled Chicken
Ise Lobster
Nikumaki Onigiri
Karamen
Cheese Manju
Lettuce Roll
Miyazaki Beef Steak
Hiyashiru

No.1

Chicken Nanban

Chicken coated in sweet vinegar and tartar sauce

A nationally famous regional dish, Chicken Nanban is made by frying battered chicken, then coating it in sweet vinegar sauce while still hot and topping it with tartar sauce. The juicy fried chick...

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No.2

Kamaage Udon

Soft noodles and flavorful dipping broth capture Miyazaki’s warmth.

From the Meiji era onward, many people moved to Miyazaki from Shikoku, bringing Shikoku-style udon with them. It evolved locally, and kamaage udon became one of Miyazaki’s signature regional dishes...

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No.3

Miyazaki Charcoal-Grilled Chicken

Rich chicken flavor with an irresistible charcoal aroma

Miyazaki’s local chicken is known as Miyazaki Jitokko, and charcoal-grilled chicken made with it is a well-known regional dish. The meat is tender yet pleasantly chewy, releasing more savory flavor...

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No.4

Ise Lobster

Premium lobster nurtured by the tides of the ria coastline

The Ise Lobster (伊勢海老, Ise ebi) harvested in Miyazaki thrives in the rough waves of the Hyuganada Sea, enriched by the warm Kuroshio Current. As a result, its meat is firm, generously sized, te...

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No.5

Nikumaki Onigiri

The crispy, browned rice crust is delicious, infused with the flavor of pork and sauce.

Nikumaki Onigiri are made by wrapping rice in thin slices of pork leg marinated in a soy-based sauce, then roasting them until golden in the oven. The combination of freshly cooked rice and pork co...

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No.6

Karamen

Spicy, savory, and hard to resist

Karamen is a ramen dish that originated in Miyazaki Prefecture. It is spicy enough to make you sweat, yet so moreish that you may want to drink every last drop of the broth. Its vivid red soup comb...

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No.7

Cheese Manju

A signature confection from Miyazaki - the beloved "Cheese Manju"

Cheese Manju (チーズ饅頭, Cheese manju) is a delightful baked treat typically made with cookie-like dough filled with cream cheese. This unique Japanese sweet replaces the traditional sweet red bea...

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No.8

Lettuce Roll

“Enjoy vegetables deliciously with this healthy sushi!”

The Lettuce Roll (レタス巻き, Retasu maki) originated in 1966 at the renowned sushi restaurant "Ippei" in Miyazaki City. It was created by the founder, Shoji Muraoka, as a special dish for his frie...

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No.9

Miyazaki Beef Steak

Miyazaki beef with delicate umami and tender lean meat

Miyazaki beef is Japanese Black cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture and graded at least 4 for meat quality under standards set by the Japan Meat Grading Association. Its marbling is what makes Miy...

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No.10

Hiyashiru

The essential dish of summer

Hiyashiru (冷や汁, hiyashiru) is a refreshing traditional dish from Miyazaki Prefecture, which faces the Pacific Ocean. Fresh fish such as horse mackerel, barracuda, and sea bream are grilled and f...

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