Local Cuisine Spots in Japan

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  Okinawa

Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Japanese Food

Local Cuisine

Akadama

Gourmet / Alcohol

Wakayama Pref. Aridagunaridagawachou Shimizu 337-7

A restaurant which has been serving cuisine made with local ingredients since it was established in 1944. The establishment is situated along National Route 480 in the Shimizu neighborhood and is enclosed by the snaking Arida River. To the north, the restaurant looks out on a small mountain which enwraps the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the now-ruined Asekawa Castle. The restaurant’s signature dish is its “Wasabi-zushi”—bite sized salted mackerel wrapped in a wasabi leaf, a Shimizu specialty product. The restaurant’s bento box lunches are also popular for taking along on fishing trips and among tourists exploring the area on foot. The restaurant also offers other highly local dishes like Sansho Wakayama ramen and Kishu duck udon and soba noodles.
Suishin (Main Restaurant)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Tatemachi 6-7

This venerable Japanese restaurant is located in Naka Ward Hiroshima City. It offers local Hiroshima cuisine made with ingredients such as Hiroshima oysters and wild-caught conger eel shipped straight to the restaurant each day. The restaurant also offers dishes such as fugu (blowfish) on a seasonal basis. The restaurant has a Japanese-style atmosphere and offers seating options that match a range of party sizes including tables and private rooms. It is visited by locals and tourists alike.
Usaburou

4.5

46 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tochigi Pref. Nasugunnasumachi Takaku Otsu 2727-344

This local cuisine restaurant located in Nasu County, Tochigi Prefecture is where you can taste country cooking such as okowa (sticky rice mixed with vegetables or other ingredients), kenchin zoni (mochi with soup) and suiton (wheat flour dumpling soup) in a shop that is like a private house filled with nostalgia. The mochi glutinous rice without preservatives or additives is characterized by its stickiness and slight sweetness. It can also be used as a tea house or sweets shop to enjoy ankoro mochi (rice cake with bean paste) and ice cream using matcha green tea.

那須高原へのドライブ。ランチはこちらでと目指してくると昼前に到着。まずは駐車場待ち。その後は1時間以上待って店内へ。木立に囲まれた古民家です。庭の紅葉が色づき始めています。入り口付近には古い農機器具が置かれていて、入り口が引き戸で、かがんで入るほどの高さ。寒い場所の知恵ですね。席は入り口付近だっただのでトイレついでに店内を見学。囲炉裏や縁側もあり、良い雰囲気。隣の席には、地元の...
Kagaya Ginza Branch

4.0

26 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 5-8-17 Ginza World Town Building B1

Kagaya is a restaurant serving kaiseki-ryori (Japanese course cuisine) that is run by Wakura Onsen Kagaya, a well-known hot-spring inn located in Ishikawa Prefecture. In addition to fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan such as its high grade nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), guests can try Kaga cuisine that uses a plentiful amount of Kaga vegetables such as Kaga lotus root and kinji-so (gynura bicolor). During winter the Kano-gani (snow crab) course is popular. The “Kaori-bako” that is offered during the day is their showcase lunch menu and allows diners to try various foods in small portions. The traditional Ishikawa handicrafts that enhance the cuisine such as Wajima lacquer and Ohi-yaki pottery are not to be missed. There are luxurious and gorgeous private dining rooms that are perfect for use in special occasions or dining parties.

友人達とランチ予約して行ってきました。地下にあるお店ちょっと階段急だったけど、そこには、和の雰囲気さながらの落ち着いた空間。お食事処なので、入口のお香のにおいが少しきついかなって、感じました。席に案内され、滝を思わせるような水のながれる音はとても雰囲気良かったです。2段重ねのお弁当風の加賀食材使用のおかず、治部煮のお椀や、天ぷら、〆に山椒とシラスの佃煮をのせたごはんとお味噌汁、香の物、どれも、そん...
Takamori Dengaku no Sato

4.5

52 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Asoguntakamorimachi Takamori 2685-2

This is a regional restaurant located in a quiet wooded area located a five-minute walk from Takamori Station. Traditional Dengaku cuisine can be enjoyed in an old thatched-roof house built 200 years ago. A special characteristic of dengaku grilled in front of you robata-yaki style is that you can taste it with various types of miso including yuzu (citrus) miso, Japanese pepper miso, and chicken miso, etc. To finish the meal, fragrant Dengaku-miso grilled rice balls are recommended.

This is one of the highlights so far on our second trip to Japan. The restaurant is set in a traditional house with charcoals at each table and fresh meat and fish to eat. The service is great...
Goyashiki

4.0

31 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Murechouomachi 1987

Goyashiki is a typical example of a wealthy farmhouse in this region. Notable for both its age and architecture, it's a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Valuable features include the design of the main building and detached rooms, the four-legged front gate, the yakuimon garden gate, and the six storehouses on the grounds. Today Goyashiki is a restaurant serving elegant kaiseki course cuisine and local Sanuki fare including hand-made Sanuki udon noodles.

Traveling with friends who had never had Udon noodles before we decided that this could be a memorable restaurant to try them for the first time. To make it extra special we went for the kaiseki...
Local Cuisine Goshiki

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Sambanchou 3-5-4

You’ll find this longstanding local restaurant in Sanban Town, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It opened during the Kanei period. Enjoy some traditional Ehime cuisine amid the subdued, authentic Japanese ambiance, such as sea bream somen noodles, sea bream rice, jakoten (a kind of fried kamaboko), and more. The sea bream somen noodles are the restaurant’s signature dish. They come with a whole small sea bream on top and feature “five-color somen,” which is a favorite in Matsuyama. There are also plenty of fish from the Seto Inland Sea and local vegetables and meat dishes that go well with local Ehime sake.
Koshu Hoto Kosaku (Suwa Interchange Restaurant)

4.0

44 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Okitamachi 3-53-1

"A regional cuisine restaurant located in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. The restaurant's ""Kabocha Hoto"" squash hotpot served with the restaurant's own original thick hoto noodles is particularly popular. Diners can enjoy a relaxing meal in the restaurant's charming interior which includes an old-fashioned sunken irori hearth. The restaurant is frequented not only by tourists but locals as well. "

ほうとうは、こちらのお店と決めている位おすすめです。お店の雰囲気や従業員の対応もいいです。量が多いのでお腹いっぱいになります。
Koshu Hoto Kosaku (Ryuotamagawa Restaurant)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Yamanashi Pref. Kaishi Tamagawa 234

This hoto noodle restaurant notable for the large water wheel outside offers its famous hoto noodles in a relaxed interior featuring a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. In addition to the central dining rooms, the restaurant also offers a banquet hall suitable for large groups. This particular location offers their exclusive karamotsu (spicy tripe) hoto noodles, which are definitely worth a try.
Beppu Amamichaya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Oita Beppushi-shi Jissoji 1-4
Ryukyumura (Airport Store)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Naha-shi Kagamizu 150 Naha Airport Domestic Flight Passenger Terminal Building 4F

"This Okinawa soba specialty shop is located on the 4th floor in the Naha Airport Domestic Terminal in Kagamizu, Naha City. They provide Okinawa soba with a variety of toppings, in particular, ""soki soba."" The set meals featuring ""jushi,"" Okinawan taki-komi gohan (boiled rice seasoned with soy sauce and mixed with boneless pork ribs, hijiki seafood and vegetables) are popular too."
YOKARO

4.0

106 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Motohamachou 7-8

This is a restaurant in Nagahama City where you can taste the home-cooked specialty of “Yakisaba Somen” (fine white noodles with grilled mackerel) which is characteristic of Kohoku. This specialty of boiled fine white noodles and meaty grilled mackerel arouses an appetite for a somewhat strong seasoning. The set menu is also substantial; there are also “O-zen” (a four-legged tray for festive food) which can be enjoyed together with grilled mackerel sushi and “Toban-yaki” (a roast on a ceramic plate) of Omi beef. The store now makes use of a merchant’s house constructed approximately 200 years ago, having in some respects an aura which feels nostalgic. It is also known as a famous shop where queues can be seen.

We decided to drive 30min from Hikone just to find out how good is the signature Mackerel and it was indeed very special. The Mackerel could be ordered as a whole or I think most visitors went for...
Kumamoto Castle Sakuranobaba Josaien

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Ninomaru 1-1-2

This is a sightseeing facility located in Sakuranobaba, at the foot of Kumamoto Castle, the symbol of Kumamoto. The facility consists of an area of souvenir shops, and eateries where you can try local Kumamoto cuisine, and Wakuwakuza, an experiential type exhibit, where you can learn about the history of Kumamoto Castle. A volunteer guide, who can show you Kumamoto Castle in about an hour, is always present at the general Tourist Information Center in the facility. It is a seven-minute walk from the “Hanabata-cho” tram stop.
Umazakura (Shimotori Shop)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Shimotori 1-12-1 Mitsuen Building 2F

This restaurant located in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City serves local cuisine. They specialize in fresh and delicious fare featuring horse meat, a Kumamoto local favorite. You can try it raw sashimi style, steamed on a bamboo tray, or in a hot pot. They also have creative dishes you won't find at other shops like horse offal stew and Tataki (seared horse). They're famous for their horse steaks, which are particularly juicy when rare.
Zao Summit Restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Miyagi Katta-gun Shichikashukumachi

This rest house is located at the summit of Mt. Zao in Kuraishidake kokuyurinchi-nai, Shichikashuku Town, Katta County. It features a shop, a rest area, restaurants, and other facilities. The restaurant’s specialty is its kama-katsudon set meal, which features pork cutlets served on rice in a stone pot. It also offers a number of set meals featuring the flavors of Miyagi for groups of 10 or more.
Buta-don no Tonta

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Obihiroshi Higashijujouminami 17-2

Pork specialist restaurant in Obihiro City, Hokkaido. This restaurant has used its secret source for over 40 years and is known for its incredibly popular Bara Buta-don (Rose Pork Bowl). Try rice bowls with different cuts such as the Pork Loin Bowl or Pork Tenderloin Bowl. Popular among tourists and locals.
Doteyaki Shimasho

4.0

27 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 2-1-19

A doteyaki stew restaurant located in Naka Ward, Nagoya City. Established in 1949, this long-standing restaurant is famous for its continuing to painstakingly craft its signature doteyaki according to the same time-honored recipe. In addition to doteyaki created with plenty of Hatcho miso, the restaurant also offers dotemeshi beef sinew over rice, dote-omelet rice, and other rice bowl dishes.

評判は以前から知っていたが、中々平日に行く事が出来なかった。１７時頃ならと思い入ったが、既に満席。しかし、それ以前に来て退席する人が多く、少し待っただけで入れた。おでん、どて煮ともに味が染み込んでいて、大変美味。お酒も熱燗が丁度合っていて、素晴らしく、大変満足した。一人３０００円ちょっとで、満足させてもらえるのは有り難い。ご馳走様でした。
Chijiwa Tourist Center

Travel / Tourism

Nagasaki Unzen-shi Chijiwacho Hei 160

This tourism facility also has a large observatory commanding a view of Tachibana Bay, which has even been selected for inclusion in the Japanese 100 Best Scenery list. The facility sells Nagasaki's famous castella cakes and other souvenirs, as well as a wide range of other items, up to and including crafts from across the Kyushu region. There's also a stand which sells the facility's own original and signature Jaga-chan deep-fried potato balls. Meanwhile, a large cafeteria occupying the first and second floors serves a large selection of local dishes such as Nagasaki chanpon and sara udon noodles. This cafeteria has a lot of seating and, with a reservation made at least one day in advance, can even accommodate large tour groups. In the summer, the facility holds a special summer festival as well as nagashi-somen noodle slide events.
Karen (Kagoshima Restaurant)

4.5

118 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Yamanokuchichou 3-12

A traditional ryotei Japanese restaurant located a three-minute walk from Takamibaba Station on the City Tram. Owned and operated by the local JA agricultural cooperative with the aim of promoting sales within the prefecture and beyond, here customers can enjoy meat dishes created based on the concept of local production for local consumption. The restaurant’s shabu-shabu, seiro mushi steamed dishes, and piping hot stone plate sautéed dishes are made with meats like Kagoshima’s vaunted brand Kagoshima black beef, and flavorful Kagoshima Berkshire pork. The seiro mushi steamed dishes, which bring out the innate flavor of the ingredients, are hearty yet light, making them particularly popular with women. This restaurant is a great place to enjoy local Berkshire pork.

Visited the restaurant for dinner on Thurs night, didnt make prior reservation and immediately have a table with tatami seats and place to place legs under the table. Good service as service staff...
Sanzuroya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Iwate Kamihei-gun Otsuchicho

This inn is located along National Route 45 in Kirikiri, Otsuchi Town, Kamihei County. It is attached to the restaurant “Dokoro” that offers dishes using local seasonal seafood. Adjacent to the Namiita Coast, you can bathe while looking at the sea from the communal bath.