Nagoya’s Local Gourmet with Full of Character

Nagoya is said to be the third largest city in Japan.
I am sure there are many people who plan to visit Nagoya on vacation. Nagoya is famous for its unique and delicious local cuisine.

What is unique about Nagoya’s local gourmet food?

Anyway, they are hearty and a bit rich in flavor, but once you take a bite, you will be addicted to their deliciousness. That is Nagoya’s local gourmet.

This time, we would like to introduce you to Nagoya’s local delicacies, which are full of individuality! We will introduce some of Nagoya’s unique local gourmet foods and recommended stores.
After you try some of the dishes we will introduce here, you might just become a Nagoya local gourmet addict!

Miso Katsu” (pork cutlet with miso paste)

The first local dish that you must try when you come to Nagoya is “Miso Katsu” (pork cutlet with miso paste).
Do you know “Miso Katsu”?

It is a Japanese Western-style pork cutlet topped with a rich, sweet and spicy “miso sauce”.

Nagoya is famous for its red miso paste.
It is a specialty of Nagoya, and is made with a lot of umami-rich aka-miso (red miso).

Let us introduce you to some of our recommended restaurants.

Yabaton

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Yabaton, a pork cutlet chain restaurant with its main branch in Nagoya, is very popular among locals and tourists alike as a place where they can enjoy Yabaton is very popular among locals and tourists alike as a place where they can enjoy delicious miso cutlets.

The miso sauce is rich but not cloying, and is a perfect match for the juicy meat!

For the gourmets who want a hearty meal, the “Waraji Katsu” is recommended.

The large cutlet that protrudes from the plate is sure to satisfy both your stomach and your heart! The large cutlet that protrudes from the plate is sure to satisfy both your stomach and your heart!
The menu is available in English and other foreign languages, so those who have trouble reading Japanese can also feel at ease.

Miso katsu-don is 1,370 yen.
The Waraji Tonkatsu is 1,470 yen for a single item or 1,900 yen for a set meal.

Hitsumabushi

How about “Hitsu-mabushi” for a little richness?

Have you ever heard of “Hitsu-mabushi”?
It is made by chopping up “kabayaki (broiled eel)” into small pieces and covering it with rice in a “hitsu” (a small bowl of rice).

The first bowl is served as it is, the second bowl is served with condiments.
The third bowl is topped with “o-dashi” (Japanese soup stock). There are many ways to enjoy this dish.

We recommend the following restaurants.

Atsuta Houraiken

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This restaurant is recommended for its hitsu-mabushi!
It is a restaurant with a long history, having been in operation for 140 years.

The fresh eel is soft and fluffy, and is grilled over charcoal called “Binchotan,” which gives it a very savory flavor.
Moreover, the sauce for the eel has been carefully made for 140 years, and has been passed down from parent to child and from child to grandchild. Moreover, the sauce for the eel has been carefully made for 140 years, and has been passed down from parent to child and from child to grandchild.
However, because they are very popular, you will have to wait in line for at least an hour, so be sure to get in line early.

Hitsu-hitsu-mabushi” is priced at 4,600 yen.
If you want a hearty portion, try the Ippan Hitsu-Mabushi for 6,100 yen.

Ogura Toast

For dessert, the “Ogura Toast” is a must!

I want something sweet, and I want dessert!
If so, “Ogura Toast” is for you. Ogura” is a sweet bean paste made from grains of azuki beans.
Azuki beans are full of polyphenols, which are good for beauty and health, and are attracting attention as a healthy snack.

Ogura toast is made with azuki bean paste and topped with a generous amount of butter-soaked toast.

Here are some recommended stores.

Cafe Rich

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This is “Cafe Rich” with a nice 70s-style retro interior.

The toast here is made with toasted bread from Honma Bread, which has been in business for 60 years. The soft bread is toasted to a golden brown, and the sweet bean paste on top is not too sweet.
The combination is so delicious that you will almost fall off your cheeks.

Ogura Toast is 748 yen.

There is also a special set that includes tea or coffee at a reasonable price.
There is also a special set that includes tea or coffee at a reasonable price.

In addition to the Ogura Toast, “Teppan Neapolitan,” which is Neapolitan spaghetti on a thinly fried egg, is also popular.
It is located in the Esca shopping mall directly connected to JR Nagoya Station, so it is easy to find your way there without getting lost.

Conclusion

How was it?

Nagoya’s local gourmet food is very attractive.
In Nagoya, there are many original menus that are hard to find elsewhere.

We hope you will try them when you come to Nagoya.