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
Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken
Ise Lobster
Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls
Kara-Men (Spicy Noodles)
Cheese Manju
Lettuce Roll
Miyazaki Beef Steak
Hiyashiru

No.1

Chicken Nanban

A delightful chicken dish with sweet vinegar and tartar sauce

Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮, Chikin nanban) is a renowned local specialty that’s loved across Japan. This dish features crispy, deep-fried chicken coated in a flavorful sweet and tangy vinegar sa...

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No.2

Kamaage Udon

Soft noodles with a flavorful broth that embodies the warmth of Miyazaki

Kamaage Udon (釜揚げうどん, Kamaage udon) has become a cherished local cuisine of Miyazaki, shaped by its history of immigrants from Shikoku who brought Udon-making traditions along with them after...

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No.3

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

A Miyazaki specialty bursting with rich chicken flavor and smoky aroma

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken (地鶏の炭火焼き, Jidori no Sumibiyaki) is a beloved traditional dish from Miyazaki Prefecture, featuring the local specialty chicken known as "Miyazaki Jidokko" (み...

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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

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls

The crispy charred bits filled with the rich flavors of pork and sauce are irresistible!

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls (肉巻きおにぎり, Nikumaki Onigiri) are made by wrapping freshly cooked rice with thin slices of pork marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, then baking them to perfection in ...

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No.6

Kara-Men (Spicy Noodles)

Spicy yet irresistibly delicious

Kara-Men (辛麺, Spicy Noodles) is a ramen dish originating from Miyazaki Prefecture, known for being "spicy yet so addictive you can't stop eating." This dish features a vibrant red broth infuse...

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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

Delicate flavor and tender red meat from Miyazaki Wagyu

Miyazaki Beef Steak (宮崎牛ステーキ, Miyazaki Gyū Steak) is made from Japanese Black Wagyu cattle raised and fattened in Miyazaki Prefecture. Only beef that meets the strict quality standards of Gr...

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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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