What foods in Tohoku are must try?

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-02-25

With its unique geographical environment and abundant ingredients, the Northeast region has given birth to many delicious specialties. Here are some must-try foods and strategies in the Northeast:

Pot wrapped meat

Features:: Pot-wrapped pork is one of the representatives of Northeast cuisine, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour.

Raiders: You can enjoy this dish at restaurants all over Tohoku, so I recommend trying it at an old restaurant frequented by locals.

Northeast Big Lappi

Features:: Made with potato starch or mung bean starch, it has a smooth texture and is often paired with vegetables such as cucumber shreds and bean sprouts, and is added with a special sauce.

Raiders: The snack street or night market in the Northeast is a good place to taste the big lapi.

Iron pot stew

Features:: A variety of meats and vegetables are stewed in an iron pot for a delicious and nutritious taste.

Raiders: Choose a unique iron pot stew restaurant and experience the home-cooked flavor of Northeast China.

Barbecue

Features:: There are many types of barbecue in the Northeast, including lamb skewers, grilled cold noodles, grilled fish, etc.

Raiders: On summer nights, the street barbecue stalls in the Northeast are the best place to enjoy a barbecue.

Link to original article. Harbin red sausage

Features:: Harbin red sausage is a Russian-style sausage with a delicious taste and a slightly smoky flavor.

Raiders: Authentic red sausages can be found near ** Street in Harbin.

Rock sugar gourd

Features:: Rock sugar gourd is a traditional snack in the Northeast winter, sweet and sour, delicious and brightly colored.

Raiders: In the streets and alleys in winter, especially during the Ice and Snow Festival, rock sugar gourds can be seen everywhere.

Modern Ice Cream

Features:: Modern ice cream is a time-honored brand in Harbin, with a delicate taste, sweet but not greasy.

Raiders: In Harbin's Modern Cold Drink Hall, you can taste authentic Modern ice cream.

Spring cakes

Features:: Spring cake is a traditional noodle dish in Northeast China, and it is usually eaten with various stir-fried dishes.

Raiders: Spring cakes can be enjoyed in restaurants and snack bars in the Northeast, especially during the Spring Festival.

Three fresh

Features:: Disanxian is a home-cooked dish with eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers as the main ingredients.

Raiders: In family restaurants or farmhouses in the Northeast, Disanxian is a common home-cooked dish.

Sauerkraut

Features:: Northeast sauerkraut is an indispensable condiment in Northeast cuisine, which is sour and appetizing.

Raiders: You can try dishes such as sauerkraut stew and sauerkraut fish at restaurants in Tohoku.

Universal Raiders

Best season: Although the winter in the Northeast is cold, it is also a good time to try rock sugar gourd and Modern ice cream. Summer is the peak season for barbecue and street food.

Transportation: The Tohoku region is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Accommodation: Choose a hotel or B&B according to your budget, especially during the tourist season, it is recommended to book in advance.

Wear: Winter in Northeast China is cold, so you need to wear warm clothes; In summer, you need to bring sun protection.

With these tips, you can indulge in food in the Tohoku region. Don't forget to try the local specialties and experience the food culture of Tohoku.

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