Nagoya is known for its unique food culture that sets it apart from the rest of Japan. Join us in our food adventure: from handmade Udon, tebasaki, and more.
Visiting Nagoya isn’t complete without trying authentic local foods around. This time, we’re inviting you to a popular restaurant with 70 years of tradition in Nagoya: Yamamotoya Okute. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Nagoya specialties. Because everything on the menu is worth trying and genuinely loved by the locals!
What to Eat in Nagoya: All About Nagoya Food
Because it’s my first time visiting Nagoya (and our first time visiting together), we wanted to get a proper Nagoya experience. After a little research, we gathered a list of local food we don’t wanna miss. Here is the list in case you need it too:
- Kishimen or flat Udon noodles
- Miso Nikomi Udon
- Tebasaki
- Miso Oden
Since we could only stay for one night, our list only includes the basics. However, those are definitely a must-try because you can hardly find them outside of Nagoya. In this trip, we ended up at Yamamoto Okute. The restaurant specializes in traditional local cuisines and handmade fresh Udon. And the good news is: they have halal and vegetarian menu!
Halal Nagoya Food at Yamamotoya Okute
Address: 5 Chome-9-2 Okutecho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0854 (Google Maps)
After a short sightseeing all evening, we immediately took the Sakuradori Line from Nagoya Station to Fukiage Station. After 13 minutes ride plus 6 minutes walking, we arrived at our dinner spot: Yamamotoya Okute.
Yamamotoya Okute is known for its handmade Udon that is made fresh upon order. The signature dish is Miso Nikomi Udon; literally translates to Miso Shimmered Udon. Besides the firm and fresh noodle, what’s special about the dish is its thick miso broth. In this restaurant, they use a special kind of miso called Hatcho Miso. Hatcho Miso is a strong and dark red miso that has an acquired taste after fermenting for few years.
To accompany our main, we also ordered Miso Oden and Tebasaki. The Miso Oden also uses Hatcho Miso for its tare. It’s definitely a must-try if you’re a fan of Oden! The Oden comes with boiled egg, delish Konnyaku, and Sato Imo. As for the Tebasaki, the batter was so light and crispy. We really recommend trying!
What’s Special About Yamamotoya Okute
From the food and the dish-ware to the ambience and service, you can immediately tell why Yamamotoya Okute gets high praise and reviews. Everything is so well-crafted and well-thought. The flavors also perfectly hit the spot. Though we only tried three dishes from the menu, each dish felt so special.
If you’re in Nagoya, don’t miss the opportunity to dine at Yamamotoya Okute! They also serve halal, so do pay a visit for authentic Nagoya food!
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