A FOOD TRADITION
Kansai Cuisine
The cooking tradition of the Kansai region, associated with Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, Shiga, and Wakayama.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Kaiseki Ryori
A refined Japanese multi-course meal that presents seasonal ingredients through carefully balanced preparations, textures, and presentations.
Kakinoha-zushi
Kakinoha-zushi is vinegared short-grain rice topped with preserved fish and wrapped in a Japanese persimmon leaf.
Kamo Nabe
Kamo Nabe is a Japanese hot pot of duck simmered with dashi, tofu, cabbage, green onion, and shiitake mushrooms in a soy-seasoned broth.
Kansai-style Chirimen Sansho
A Kansai-style simmered accompaniment of tiny dried fish seasoned with Japanese pepper and a sweet-salty soy-based glaze.
Kishu Ramen
Kishu ramen is a hot bowl of thin wheat noodles in a rich pork-and-soy broth, typically finished with sliced pork and green onion.
Kitsune Udon
Kitsune udon is a hot noodle soup of wheat udon and seasoned fried tofu pouch served in a savory Japanese broth.
Kobe Beef Steak
A thick cut of certified Kobe beef is seared or grilled and simply seasoned to emphasize its pronounced marbling and beef flavor.
Koyadofu
Koyadofu is freeze-dried tofu that is rehydrated and commonly simmered in a lightly sweet dashi and soy-based seasoning.
Koyasan Goma-dofu
A smooth, firm Japanese sesame tofu traditionally made by cooking sesame paste with kudzu starch and water until set.
Kushikatsu
Kushikatsu consists of assorted meat, seafood, or vegetables skewered, coated in batter and breadcrumbs, deep-fried, and served with a dipping sauce.
Kyo Nishin Soba
Buckwheat soba noodles are served in a dashi-soy broth with simmered sweet-seasoned herring and often green onion.
Kyo-gashi
A Kyoto confectionery category featuring carefully shaped sweets made primarily from sugar, rice-based ingredients, and sweet bean paste, with forms ranging from fresh wagashi to baked treats.
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