It is made from the same raw ingredient as any other Miso: soybeans.The difference is that the Hatcho Miso which is famous in Nagoya only uses soybeans and no other ingredients. The dish is originally from Nagoya, where I currently live. The symbolic Nagoya Castle is a well-known place in Nagoya.

Sponsored Story. Other ingredients are Konnyaku (jelly-like food made from the konjac root) and Daikon (Japanese radish).The dish emerged sometime in the Meiji Period (1868 – 1912) as popular Nagoya street food and today it is enjoyed by many as a take-home souvenir or in the form of Dote-meshi when poured over rice at an Izakaya.If you want to try some Dote-ni or Dote-meshi you best visit one of the traditional Izakaya in Nagoya. They come in different flavors and with different ingredients depending on the region.Aichi is the biggest producer of Senbei made from shrimp which can be found in abundance in the area. Some restaurants also serve pieces of Tempura, including breaded and fried prawns, alongside, which is called Tempura Udon. Fried chicken is extremely popular around Japan, but the popularity of chicken wings started in Nagoya. The rich dish goes wonderfully with sake and is often served at izakaya (Japanese style bars) in Nagoya. And the last serving is for you to enjoy however you liked best. Takoyaki are not shaped like a dumpling, they are made in the shape of a ball. Here are the top 12 dishes in Nagoya that you … Udon noodles are thick white noodles made from wheat flour which can be found in different variations served hot or cold all over the country.

The Nagoya Meshi Food Tour is a shared tour that runs for 3 hours every day from 2:30 p.m. Ankake spaghetti is made from a rich spicey, peppery sauce which is topped with either ham (called Miraneze) or vegetables (called Kantori) or a combination of both (Mira-kan).In the 60s the founder of Spaghetti House Yokoi invented the Ankake spaghetti which has been adopted since by many coffee shops and Western-style restaurants across Aichi.You can try the original Ankake spaghetti at Spaghetti House Yokoi close to Sakae Station.If you have ever been upset by the fact that spaghetti tends to get cold before you are finished eating then Teppan spaghetti is the perfect dish for you. For more information on visiting the Hoto area, see my Kaiseki is a unique Japanese multi-course dinner typically served in a Ryokan – a type of traditional Japanese lodging. Lotus root is a popular vegetable in Japan and to prepare Karashi Renkon it is first boiled, before being stuffed with the mustard Miso.You can find Karashi Renkon in most stores in Kumamoto to take home as a souvenir.They can be served both cold and warm but are most commonly served in soups. They have different varieties of Uiro for every taste.Many of the dishes introduced above are part of the Nagoya Meshi Food Tour.The tour runs daily from 2:30 p.m. for 3 to 3.5 hours.

The wheat noodles were first developed in the area to make up for poor rice crops in the volcanic region.

They serve not only the standard Miso Nikomi Udon but also different variations of the dish with different (seasonal) toppings.Yamamotoya has different outlets all over the city, I again recommend a visit to the Esca underground shopping street for your first fix of Miso Nikomi Udon in Nagoya. So make sure you try Zaru Soba during your time in Japan!Karashi Renkon is a specialty of the island of Kyushu and specifically Kumamoto.

The udon (thick wheat noodles) and other ingredients like green onions, shiitake mushrooms, fish cakes, and egg are simmered together in the rich miso sauce. What I love so much about Zaru Soba, is that after you enjoyed the cold noodles with the dipping sauce, the rest of your dipping sauce is mixed with the noodle water (Sobayu) and you can enjoy it as a hot soup.