Regional food and famous sweets of Yamaguchi
Three coastlines, castle towns, pufferfish, pressed sushi, and distinctive modern noodle dishes shape local eating.
Yamaguchi is part of the Chugoku region. This page lists the guides currently available in English.
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3 guides in English
- Iwakuni ZushiYamaguchi
Iwakuni zushi presses layers of vinegared rice, lotus root, seasoned fish, shiitake and egg in a large wooden mold.
- Kawara SobaYamaguchi
Kawara soba is a Yamaguchi dish of green-tea noodles arranged on a heated roof tile with sweet-savory beef, shredded omelet, green onion, seaweed...
- Shimonoseki Fuku CuisineYamaguchi
Shimonoseki is Japan's best-known center for pufferfish cuisine, locally called fuku, a name that also evokes good fortune. Meals may include...