In this article, we will focus on Fukushima's B-class gourmet food and introduce some of the delicious local dishes. Fukushima Prefecture, with its diverse topography, is rich in ingredients and is full of delicious B-class gourmet food.

We hope you will enjoy the local flavors and explore the charm of Fukushima Prefecture.

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

Fukushima's B-class gourmet food is easy to prepare and delicious food that is loved by the locals. For tourists, this rare B-class gourmet food that they can't usually get is attractive.

We will introduce you to some delicious dishes that are unique to Fukushima Prefecture.

Kitakata Ramen, one of the three great ramen in Japan

Kitakata ramen is a local ramen that originated in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is considered one of the three major ramen in Japan, along with Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. There is also a Kitakata ramen burger that uses grilled noodles.

Kitakata ramen uses "flat, matured, high-water noodles." They are characterized by their thick, curly noodles. The basic base is thought to be soy sauce-flavored pork bone soup, but some stores also offer salt and miso flavors.

Shirakawa ramen with curly noodles that mix well with the soup

Shirakawa ramen is a local ramen that is mainly served in Shirakawa city, Fukushima prefecture. It is loved by locals as Shirakawa's soul food.

It has a slightly stronger flavor than Kitakata ramen and is also quite curly. The strong curly noodles go well with the soup. The basic topping is char siu, but wonton noodles are also popular.

Namie Yakisoba: Thick noodles that are almost like udon

Namie Yakisoba is a local gourmet dish that originated in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture. Its biggest feature is the extra-thick Chinese noodles. The ingredients are simple, consisting of only pork belly and bean sprouts. The noodles and ingredients are fried in lard and finished with a rich, thick sauce.

Namie Yakisoba won first place at the 8th B-1 Grand Prix held in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture in 2013.

The juicy pork cutlet and sweet and spicy sauce are exquisite in the Aizu Sauce Pork Cutlet Bowl

In the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, the traditional katsudon is the Aizu Sauce Katsudon, which consists of rice topped with shredded cabbage and then topped with a katsu drenched in a sweet sauce.

There is also a stewed sauce katsudon, which is a katsudon covered in sauce-flavored broth and egg. Each restaurant has a different sauce, so it's recommended to try them all. Incidentally, Aizu is said to be the first town to add cabbage to sauce katsudon.

Kawaho Shamo: The more you chew, the more delicious it becomes

Kawaho Shamo is a local chicken certified as a Fukushima Prefecture brand. It is raised as a specialty product in Kawaho Town, Date County, Fukushima Prefecture. It was born from the desire to provide hospitality to people who want to nourish their mind and body with the finest ingredients that can only be found in the countryside.

Kawaho Shamo is characterized by its deep, rich flavor and chewy meat. It is delicious no matter how it is cooked.

Round dumplings perfect for sharing with friends and family

The most distinctive feature of disk gyoza is its appearance. It is said that it first appeared after the war in the 1950s, when gyoza were lined up in a frying pan and cooked to serve to many people at once.

It is well known nationwide and is a popular B-class gourmet dish.

Kozuyu: A luxurious soup filled with ingredients

Kozuyu is a local dish representative of Aizu that is eaten on New Year's Day and other special occasions. The stock is made from scallops, and ingredients such as taro, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and konnyaku noodles are added, and the seasoning is light, such as soy sauce and salt.

It is a luxurious clear soup that uses many ingredients. The number of ingredients is traditionally an auspicious odd number, such as 7 or 9.

Squid and carrots are perfect as a snack

Ikaninjin is a local dish from the northern part of the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is made by slicing dried squid and carrots into thin strips and soaking them in a sweet and spicy sauce made from soy sauce and mirin.

Originally made as a preserved food for the winter, it keeps well. It is recommended not only as a side dish but also as a snack. The version with squid and carrots and mentaiko added is also popular.

Cream Box: A local bread that tastes like a sweet

Cream Box is a sweet bread that originated in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This local bread, made by spreading white milk-flavored cream on thick slices of bread and baking it, is popular because it tastes like a dessert.

It's easy to buy for around 100 yen, making it a true B-grade gourmet treat. Depending on the store, it is also available in cafe au lait and red bean paste flavors.

Location of Fukushima Prefecture

summary

This time, we introduced B-class gourmet food in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition to the representative Kitakata ramen, Namie yakisoba, and Aizu sauce katsudon, there are various other B-class gourmet foods.

If you visit Fukushima Prefecture, be sure to try these delicious dishes. Enjoy a wonderful trip exploring the charms of Fukushima while savoring the local flavors.

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