Ishinomaki City, located in eastern Miyagi Prefecture, is known as a fishing town and is the second largest city in the prefecture, a treasure trove of food rich in nature.

There is a wide variety of delicious gourmet foods, such as the classic "Kinka bowl" made with seasonal ingredients, mainly from the Kinka brand, and "Kinka sushi," which allows you to enjoy fresh ingredients throughout the seasons, and many tourists come in search of food.

Among them, "Ishinomaki Yakisoba," a famous local B-class gourmet food, has a loyal fan base and is said to be one of the most delicious yakisoba.

Today, we will explain what Ishinomaki Yakisoba is, a local B-class gourmet food from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, its history, as well as how to get to Ishinomaki City and tourist information.

What is Ishinomaki Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture?

As the name suggests, "Ishinomaki Yakisoba" is a type of fried noodle dish that originated in Ishinomaki city.

This is not just any fried noodles, but the only fried noodles in the country that are made with brown noodles, and is characterized by its fragrant and fluffy texture.

Why are the noodles brown?

This is not because the yakisoba sauce gets mixed into the noodles, but because when the noodles are steamed a second time, their color changes to brown, making them more likely to absorb the broth.

As proof of this, the noodles are already brown before they are cooked, and this is said to be the only place in the country where yakisoba uses raw brown noodles.

Ishinomaki Yakisoba does not use the typical strong flour, but rather a medium-strength flour with a weaker viscosity. When steamed once, this turns yellow, and when steamed a second time, it turns brown, as shown here.

Finally, a fried egg is added as a topping, but some stores offer ham and eggs, bacon and eggs, etc. Ishinomaki yakisoba has a mysterious charm that is slightly different from other yakisoba in both appearance and texture.

The history of Ishinomaki Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture

Ishinomaki Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, is said to have been born in 1950, about 75 years ago.

At that time, a man who later became the founder of Harumoto Noodle Factory, who had moved to Ishinomaki from Maezawa Town, Isawa County, Iwate Prefecture (now Maezawa, Oshu City), tried and tested various methods to find noodles that would not get sticky when cooked, and decided to make noodles using medium-strength flour instead of the usual strong flour, and steam them twice.

He then shared this method with fellow craftsmen in the city, and it quickly became established.

Currently, there are about 50 stores selling Ishinomaki yakisoba in the city, a decrease from its heyday. However, brown noodles can still be purchased at supermarkets, and the dish has become a part of life for local residents.

Ishinomaki Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, doesn't come with any sauce!

Typically, when we think of yakisoba as we know it, it comes with a thick sauce.

This dish is delicious and addictive, but in fact, it is up to the eater to add sauce to this Ishinomaki Yakisoba.

Since cooked Ishinomaki Yakisoba has a mild flavor due to the influence of the dashi stock, it is generally considered Ishinomaki style to pour a lot of sauce on it, but sauce is not essential and you can adjust the amount to your taste or choose not to use it at all.

When eating Ishinomaki Yakisoba, try to discover your own delicious way of eating it.

About Ishinomaki City's Features and Access

Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which boasts its local B-class gourmet dish, "Ishinomaki Yakisoba," has 10 unique features.

・Comfortable place to live ・Close to Sendai ・Prosperous fishing industry ・Abundant food ・Rich nature ・Art ・Famous for manga ・Sports city ・3 beautiful islands ・Moderate countryside

Geographically close to Sendai, Ishinomaki City is surrounded by the sea, mountains, rivers, and rice fields. It is home to the Ishinomori Manga Museum, which exhibits the works of Shotaro Ishinomori, the creator of Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009, and is also the location of the major competitive cycling event, the Tour de Tohoku, which takes place in the fall.

Ishinomaki city is very conveniently located, about 50 minutes by train or about an hour by car from Sendai city.

Sendai Airport is also close, about 1 hour and 10 minutes from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, about 1 hour and 5 minutes from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya, and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Osaka Itami Airport.

It takes just under an hour by car from Sendai Airport to Ishinomaki city, and about an hour and 40 minutes by train, including transfers.
From Tokyo, it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by Shinkansen to JR Sendai Station.

About Ishinomaki City's tourist attractions

Finally, I will explain about Ishinomaki city's tourist attractions.

First of all, I recommend Ishinomori Manga Museum, which I mentioned briefly earlier.
This is the perfect spot for anime fans. You can even experience anime production, so even small children can enjoy it.

And at the large market "Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba," fresh seafood is lined up every day, and vegetables and freshly baked bread are also popular. There are also local specialties and unique miscellaneous goods, so you can spend a relaxing time here.

In the summer, Aji Shirahama Beach is a must-see tourist spot.
The cobalt blue sea, which boasts some of the clearest waters in Tohoku, is truly a spectacular sight and attracts many tourists.

It's a great place to visit with your family, so be sure to give it a go.

Location of Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture

summary

Today, we explained about Ishinomaki Yakisoba, a local B-class gourmet dish from Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.

If you like yakisoba or noodles, everyone from adults to children can enjoy Ishinomaki yakisoba, so be sure to come and try it.

Miyagi Prefecture has many tourist attractions and plenty to see, so you're sure to create some of the best memories ever.

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