Nagoya Meshi: Unique Gourmet Culture with Hitsumabushi, Miso Katsu, and Chicken Wings

Nagoya's Unique Food Culture

"Nagoya Meshi" is the collective name for the unique food culture of Aichi Prefecture centered on Nagoya City. Characterized by rich seasoning and unique ingredient combinations, many Nagoya gourmet items have gained national popularity.

Representative Nagoya Meshi

Main Nagoya Meshi includes the following. "Hitsumabushi" is a dish of eel on rice that can be enjoyed in 3 different ways. "Miso katsu" is a cutlet topped with red miso sauce. "Chicken wings (teba)" are fried chicken wings seasoned with special sauce. "Kishimen" are wide flat noodles. "Ankake pasta" is spaghetti with thick starchy sauce.

Enjoying Nagoya's Food Culture

Diverse Nagoya Meshi can be enjoyed at restaurants and eateries in Nagoya City. Tours of famous restaurants are popular including Yabaton for miso katsu, Hitsumabushi Bincho for hitsumabushi, and Sekai no Yama-chan for chicken wings.