"Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" is a local B-class gourmet dish that Kitami City, Hokkaido, is proud of. It is a popular yakisoba served on a piping hot iron plate that is packed with everything Kitami has to offer.

Many restaurants and hotels in the city serve Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba, with each store offering its own unique flavor.

Today, we will explain the local B-class gourmet food of Kitami City, "Okhotsk Kitami Shio Yakisoba," as well as tourist information and access information for Kitami City.

What is Hokkaido's local B-class gourmet food "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba"?

Although "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" has the name Kitami in it, it was originally created by locals who wanted to create a local specialty after the towns of Tokoro, Tanno, and Rubeshibe merged to form Kitami City in 2006.

Kitami City has many sunny days and temperatures reach around 35 degrees in the summer, but can drop to as low as -25 degrees in the winter. Due to its climate and soil, the city boasts the highest onion production in the country and is also famous as a place where firm scallops are caught.

This Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba is made with thick, chewy noodles stuffed with delicious ingredients from Kitami City, Hokkaido, and just looking at the photo of it will make you hungry in no time.

The Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba is made to maximize its deliciousness not only by the ingredients but also by attention to the small details such as the iron plate and disposable chopsticks used.

The rules for Hokkaido's local B-class gourmet food "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba"

There are eight rules for Okhotsk Kitami Shio Yakisoba.
Only when all of these requirements are met can a dish be called Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba.

Now let's look at these requirements in order.

Article 1: Use noodles made primarily from wheat grown in Hokkaido
Article 2: Use scallops from the Sea of Okhotsk
Article 3: Use Kitami onions, which are the number one produced onion in Japan
Article 4: Season with salt, not sauce
Article 5: Serve food on a hot plate, not on a plate
Article 6 Use disposable chopsticks made in Hokkaido designated by the Council.
Article 7: Make soup that is as unique to Kitami as possible
Article 8: Prepare magic water to create a sizzling effect

They have a strong commitment to using locally sourced ingredients, and natural salt made from 100% Okhotsk seawater is essential.

And to eat good ingredients, you need to use good chopsticks, so when serving Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba, we use Tensuge chopsticks made from Hokkaido pine wood produced in Rubeshibe Town, Kitami City.

These are natural chopsticks that do not contain any preservatives or bleach.

The last item, "Magic Water," is poured in front of customers, making a whooshing sound and filling the store with a delicious smell.

In addition to these eight rules, there are also three other rules to increase consumer satisfaction.

Article 1: We will provide dishes that give a taste of "Okhotsk and Kitami" by focusing on local ingredients.
Article 2: Strive to provide service with a smile and value cooperation between restaurants.
Article 3: Pursue originality by putting effort into toppings and presentation

"I want people to know about Kitami"
"I want to spread the appeal of Kitami"
"I'd love to come again."

You can also experience the warm Kitami culture, where the hospitality of the local people is fully felt.

About Kitami City's Features and Access

Kitami City is a relatively new city, but boasts a population of 120,000.

It is the largest city in the Okhotsk region and consists of four areas: Kitami, Tanno, Tokoro, and Rubeshibe.

Kitami is the core of commerce, industry, and the service industry, while Tokoro is a region with thriving agriculture and fishing industries, and each has its own unique characteristics.

Kitami City has many tourist attractions, including Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, the Northern Land Aquarium, which breeds rare fish, and Onneyu Onsenkyo, where you can mainly enjoy nature.

Kitami City is also a great place for history buffs, with attractions such as the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, a museum filled with history, and the Tokoro Ruins Forest, where you can visit the remains of historic settlements.

Kitami City, located right in the center of Hokkaido, is about 45 minutes by plane from New Chitose Airport to Memanbetsu Airport, about 4.5 hours by car from Sapporo, about 2 hours and 40 minutes by car from Kushiro, and about 5.5 hours by car from Wakkanai.

The flight from Tokyo's Haneda Airport takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, and from Kansai International Airport it takes about 2.5 hours, and from Memanbetsu Airport it takes about 40 minutes by bus to get to the city center.

It takes less time to get to Kitami than you might imagine.

The city is also very convenient, with JR lines and buses running within it.

Location of Kitami City, Hokkaido

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What did you think? Today, we explained about the local B-class gourmet food "Okhotsk Kitami Shio Yakisoba" from Kitami City, Hokkaido.

This local B-class gourmet dish, created by Kitami residents and packed with the charms of Kitami, is definitely one you'll want to try.

Each store has its own unique flavor, so it's fun to go around trying different flavors.
In your free time, you can visit Kitami City's tourist attractions and enjoy its nature and history.

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