Regional food and famous sweets of Fukui
Sea of Japan seafood, buckwheat, winter preservation, and the food culture of the former Echizen and Wakasa provinces.
Fukui is part of the Chubu region. This page lists the guides currently available in English.
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4 guides in English
- Echizen Oroshi SobaFukui
Echizen oroshi soba is Fukui buckwheat served with grated daikon, green onion, and bonito flakes in a seasoned dipping broth or sauce. It is commonly...
- Fukui Decchi YokanFukui
Decchi yokan is a modest azuki sweet with a lighter body and sweetness than rich gift-style yokan.
- HeshikoFukui
Heshiko is a strongly seasoned preserved fish from the Wakasa area, most commonly mackerel salted and then matured for months in rice bran. It is...
- Wakasa Hamayaki SabaFukui
Hamayaki saba skewers and grills a whole mackerel until its skin is fragrant and flesh remains rich.