OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Kumamoto Food Guide

Fresh texture and simple sweetnessIkinari Dango

This steamed flattened kneaded flour filled with mashed sweet potato and Azuki red bean paste (boiled Azuki beans with sugar) is a specialty dish of Kumamoto. In Kumamoto, this dish is known as a traditional local dessert that has been prepared by ordinary families for a long time. This dish is perfect as a souvenir to be enjoyed cold as it is, microwaved, steamed, or even baked in the oven.

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Kumamoto City North area Aso area Central area South area Amakusa area

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Foods Bread / Pastries / Desserts Modern Japanese Cuisine Traditional Japanese Sushi / Seafood Nabe (Hot Pot) Yakiniku (BBQ) / Horumon (Offal) Yakitori (Grilled Meat and Vegetables Skewers) / Meat Dishes Okonomiyaki / Takoyaki / etc. Noodles (Ramen / Soba / Udon / etc.) Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) Dining Bars / Bars / Beer Halls Italian / French Western / Various Western / European Chinese Southeast Asian Curry Organic / Fusion Party Halls / Karaoke / Entertainment Casual Dining / Fast Food Alcohol Other Cuisine

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