Nagasaki Food and Dining includes plenty of delectable local delicacies which are iconic not just to Japan but to this city’s vibrant local culture. Two renowned noodle dishes were created at a Chinese restaurant in Nagasaki: Champon and sara udon. The Shikaru Chinese Restaurant has been serving these dishes for over 100 years. Nagasaki castella cake originated as a Portugese specialty but has become a firm local favorite. Three popular stores to sample this dish are Fukusaya, Shooken and Bunmeido.
Toruko Rice, or Turkish Rice, is a mysterious dish whose origin no one knows for sure. Among the most well-known establishments that sell this dish is Tsuruchan, the oldest Western cafe in the city. Finally, Goto udon is a hand-pulled noodle dish and is lighter and silkier than other types of udon. A popular local restaurant for this dish is Goto Udon Tsukimetei.
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Most great restaurants in Nagasaki present varied culinary styles ranging from regional and Japanese to those influenced by other cultures. They may specialize in shippoku (eclectic communal servings), izakaya (traditional Japanese bars) or tonkatsu (breaded cutlets). Moreover, as the birthplace...
At the best local restaurants in Nagasaki, you’ll find delicious treats inspired by Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and even Turkish cuisines. Some local haunts offer rare delicacies on top of traditional Japanese fare while others specialize in one dish only, whether...
10 Great Restaurants in Nagasaki
8 Best Local Restaurants in Nagasaki
