Food of Niigata

3 dishes

• 🍚Nagano–Niigata sasazushi📍 NiigataSasa-zushi is sushi made by placing bite-sized portions of sushi rice on top of sasa bamboo leaves, topped with ingredients and seasonings. It is a local cuisine of Niigata Prefecture and the Hokushin region of Nagano Prefecture, and it has been selected as one of the 100 Best Local Cuisines of Agricultural, Mountain, and Fishing Villages.
• 🍲Noppe📍 NiigataNoppe is a traditional stew served throughout Japan. It has many different names depending on the region, but its most famous version is from Niigata, known as either Noppe, Noppei, or Noppe-jiru.
• 🍚Uonuma Koshihikari📍 NiigataUonuma Koshihikari is a regional rice brand produced in the Uonuma region of Niigata Prefecture (spanning 5 cities and 2 towns), consisting of Koshihikari BL (over 90%) and regular Koshihikari (under 10%). It is sometimes sold under the name Uonumasan Koshihikari.