In this article, we will focus on Aomori Prefecture's B-class gourmet food and introduce some of the best local dishes. Aomori Prefecture is rich in fresh seafood and local cuisine, and is full of delicious B-class gourmet food. We hope you will enjoy the local flavors and explore the charms of Aomori.

What is Aomori Prefecture's B-class gourmet food?

Aomori Prefecture's B-class gourmet food refers to easy-to-prepare and delicious food that is loved by the locals. With an abundance of fresh seafood and local dishes, it is also attractive to tourists. We will introduce some of the exquisite dishes that are unique to Aomori Prefecture.

Enjoy the seafood with shellfish miso

Shellfish grilled with miso is a popular B-class gourmet dish in Aomori Prefecture. Fresh shellfish are grilled with a special miso sauce. The flavor of the miso and the umami of the shellfish are exquisitely intertwined, making this a luxurious dish that allows you to enjoy seafood.

Jappa soup, a traditional Aomori dish

Jappajiru is a traditional local dish beloved in Aomori Prefecture. It is a hearty soup made with cod bones and plenty of vegetables, and features a miso-based soup. You can enjoy the rich flavor of the broth that comes from the fish bones, while warming your body and savoring the flavors of Aomori.

Boiled fish ramen with a rich, dried fish flavor

Niboshi ramen is a popular B-class gourmet dish in Aomori Prefecture. Chewy noodles are entangled in a rich niboshi soup. It has a unique aroma and rich flavor, making it an irresistible bowl for ramen lovers.

List of stores offering Niboshi Ramen

Enjoy the chewy dumplings: Hittsumi

Hittsumi is a soup made with wheat flour dumplings and lots of fish and vegetables.
Wheat production is thriving in southern Aomori, and the dish got its name "Hittsumi" from the fact that kneaded wheat flour is torn into small pieces and put into a pot.

It is a popular home-cooked dish because it is so easy to make - you don't have to make noodles, just knead and tear the ingredients and put them in a pot.

Kenojiru: A dish of wild plants unique to Aomori

Kenojiru is a traditional wild vegetable dish beloved in Aomori Prefecture. It uses wild vegetables harvested in the spring and is simmered in a miso-based soup. It is a dish that makes the most of the bounty of the mountains and allows you to feel the nature of Aomori.

An unusual combination, yet delicious: Miso curry milk ramen

Miso curry milk ramen is a popular B-class gourmet dish in Aomori Prefecture. Its soup is characterized by the exquisite combination of the flavors of miso and curry, and the mellowness of milk. With its unique flavor, it is known as a bowl that represents Aomori's ramen culture.

Absolutely delicious! Towada Barayaki

Barayaki is a local delicacy of Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, which is known for Lake Towada and other attractions.

Beef belly and plenty of onions are tossed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce and fried on a hot plate until all the moisture has evaporated, making this a delicious dish that will go down well with rice.

Most Towada Barayaki restaurants use beef, but there are also some that use pork, horse, lamb, and other meat.

Please enjoy the rich and juicy taste that has made this a regular at the B-Class Gourmet Grand Prix.

Rice crackers as a filling? Hachinohe Senbei Soup

Speaking of B-class gourmet food that should not be missed in Aomori, there is senbei soup, a local dish that has been handed down for a long time in the southern part of Aomori prefecture, centered around Hachinohe city.

This is a very unusual gourmet dish, as the hotpot ingredients use the local specialty "Nambu Senbei" rice crackers.

Nanbu Senbei rice crackers are characterized by their very chewy, crunchy texture and simple flavor.

They are normally eaten as is, but the ones used in senbei soup are specially manufactured so that they do not lose their shape even when boiled.

When simmered in a pot, the hard rice crackers become chewy and soft, so enjoy them with plenty of hot soup soaking into them.

Kuroishi Soup Fried Noodles

Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples and hot springs, but it's also a city of yakisoba.

The most famous of these is Kuroishi Yakisoba, which has thick, flat noodles similar to udon.

"Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba" can be said to be an evolved version of Kuroishi Yakisoba, and is loved locally as a soup yakisoba that overturns the common perception of ordinary yakisoba.

The soup yakisoba, which is made by pouring ramen soup or soba soup over the traditional Kuroishi yakisoba, is said to have been created as a way to keep yakisoba warm in the cold climate of Aomori.

Be sure to try this unique yakisoba with soup, which even won a top prize at the B-1 Grand Prix!

Location of Aomori Prefecture

summary

We have introduced you to Aomori Prefecture's B-class gourmet food. You can enjoy seafood and traditional local dishes such as shellfish miso and jappa soup.
There are also some unique dishes such as dried sardine ramen, hittsumi, and kenojiru.

In addition, the miso curry milk ramen is an extraordinary combination that allows you to enjoy the unique flavors of Aomori. If you visit Aomori, be sure to try these delicious dishes.

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