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Food in Shizuoka

Meibutsu -Specialties in Shizuoka City-

  • Shizuoka Oden
    This oden is characterized by its jet-black soup stock, and is stewed thoroughly with skewered black hanpen fishcake, beef tendon, giblets, konjac, daikon radish, and eggs. A signature food of Shizuoka, which is served not only at izakaya but also at mom-and-pop candy stores.
  • Kuno Ishigaki Strawberry Picking
    「Ishigaki strawberry is a cultivation method only in Shizuoka City that uses the slope of the mountain and is designed so that the sun shines on all strawberries. The section of National Route 150 is commonly called "Ichigo Kaigan Dori" and tourists can enjoy the soft texture and rich sweetness of Ishigaki strawberries from January to May.
  • Shimizu Motsu Curry
    It was invented about 60 years ago by Kaneshige Sugimoto, the first generation of the "Kinnoji Honten". It was originally served on skewers, but now it is served in various styles such as stewed dishes, hot pots, and Western-style dishes in each restaurant. At the "Shimizu Motsu Curry Festival" that has been held in recent years, you can enjoy the flavors that each restaurant is proud of.
  • Genkotsu Hamburger steak
    This is the signature dish of the "Sumiyaki Restaurant Sawayaka" family restaurant chain in Shizuoka Prefecture. A specialty of Shizuoka where many celebrities are also fans. You can choose between demigra and onion sauce, but it is recommended to eat with onion sauce that 90% of the customers choose.Official Webside
  • grated yam soup
    chojiya, established in 1596, is a well-established store that is depicted in the ukiyoe "The 53 Stations of the Tokaido" by Hiroshige Utagawa. Tororo soup made with local Japanese yam is a specialty of Tokaido that has been loved by travelers for a long time. You can also enjoy various creative dishes made with Japanese yam at "chojiya".Official Webside

Specialty goods

  • Tuna
    Shimizu Port is the top port of discharge frozen tuna in Japan.Also is the top of the annual expenditure of family spending on tuna.In Shimizu-shi, you can find restaurants that have different kinds of dishes of tuna.On October, will hold the Shimizu Port Tuna Festival for enjoying tuna.
  • Sakura shrimp
    Suruga Bay is the only one port that have the permission on catching Sakura shrimp.Also is the representive of the Specialty goods of Shizuoka.In Shizuoka, it is common on raw or boiling in a pot.Dried sakura shrimp as the topping of mixed-vegetable tempura and Okonomiyaki.
  • Whitebait
    The second place of the largest amount catch of whitebait in Japan.In Shizuoka, the fishing ground and the bay is near so that it can keep freshing and can taste raw whitebait.Mochimune Port is the brand of whitebait in Japan. It attracts visitors from other place when seasonal.
  • Strawberry
    Shizuoka is known for its famous strawberry brand "Akihime" and "Beni hoppe". These strawberries are characterized by their firm sweetness and rich flavor. Strawberry production reached its peak in March, and strawberry picking is also popular among tourists. In 2017, "Kirapika" was registered as a new variety, and Shizuoka strawberries are famous all over Japan.
  • Mandarin orange
    Aoshima Unshu mandarin oranges originated in Shizuoka City are the main brand and Shizuoka is known as one of the leading production areas in Japan.You can enjoy the essence of mandarin orange with its strong sweetness and sourness and rich taste.In addition, "Suruga Elegant" which is made by mixing Amanatsu and Buntan is popular for its refreshing sweetness and mild fragrance.
  • Edamame beans
    Edamame produced in the Miho and Komagoshi districts of Shizuoka City is known for its "Fujies" brand.It is the only one in Japan that grows edamame throughout the year. The pod is plump and the grains are of good quality, so you can enjoy rich flavor and flavor. The vivid green color has a high-class feel and is a gem that is sought after by Japanese restaurants all over the country.