Local cuisine representing Okayama [Okayama Barazushi]

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[Okayama's representative local cuisine, gorgeously arranged with seafood and seasonal vegetables] Bara sushi is made by mixing the fish dipping sauce and ingredients into the rice, and then garnishing each ingredient with seasoning. Introducing the history of Okayama Barazushi, restaurants where yo...

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What is [Okayama Barazushi]?

Okayama Barazushi is a gorgeous sushi made with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables. During the Edo period, Mitsumasa Ikeda, the first lord of the Bizen Okayama domain, encouraged frugality and issued a frugal edict that ``meals should include one soup and one dish.'' It is said that the common people rebelled against this and began eating fish and vegetables on top of rice as ``rose sushi,'' saying ``one dish is one dish even if you put it on top of rice.'' Nowadays, it is loved by the people of the prefecture as a local sushi eaten on special occasions such as festivals and celebrations.

Karasujo Golden Sushi

A creative sushi inspired by Okayama Castle, also known as "Kinkarasu Castle", based on Okayama's signature dish "Okayama Barazushi". It is a luxurious new specialty that is particular about its appearance, using black beans to represent the black walls of the castle tower, and gold powder and yellow chives to represent the golden tiles and shachihoko.

Okayama Prefecture Sushi Dealer Life Hygiene Association Official Website

Sushi restaurant in Okayama

yellow chive bara sushi

Instead of kinshi omelet in rose sushi, yellow chives, a specialty of Okayama, are added. It has a nice aroma that stimulates your appetite, and the texture and appearance match the loose sushi.

Restaurant where you can eat Okayama Barazushi (member of Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation)

・Emotions, anger, sadness, and happiness (Okayama Barazushi 1,620 yen)

Azuma sushi (Okayama rose sushi 1,620 yen)

Inari Tokiwaya (rose sushi 756 yen)

Washizuyama Rest House (Okayama Matsuri Sushi Gozen 2,500 yen)

Nishinoya (Matsuri Sushi 1,080 yen)

Okayama Barazushi Ekiben/Bento (Member of Okayama Prefecture Federation)

Miyoshino main store (Momotaro's festival sushi 1,000 yen)

Setouchi Aji Club (yellow chive sushi 950 yen, hidden sushi 1,050 yen)

Jionseisha (Okayama Barazushi 1,404 yen) *Reservation required at least one day in advance

Kappo Mamakari (Okayama Barazushi 4,320 yen/2-3 servings) *Reservation required at least 2 days in advance *The above price includes tax.

A restaurant where you can eat Okayama bara sushi in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter [Taishotei]

A restaurant that thoroughly checks ingredients and production areas, and focuses on local food for local consumption. It is also popular among locals and is one of the shops you should stop by when visiting the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter for sightseeing.

[Taishotei Honmachi store]

Address 2-14 Honmachi, Kurashiki 710-0054

TEL086-422-8100

Business hours 12:00-14:30 (OS) 18:00-20:00 (OS) *Subject to change depending on reservation status.

Holidays: Irregular holidays


[Sushi Japanese Cuisine Isshin]

A Japanese seafood restaurant located in Kojima, south of Kurashiki City, near the Seto Inland Sea. With a focus on locally sourced seafood, you can enjoy a wide variety of set meals, rice bowls, nigiri, kaiseki cuisine, and hot pot dishes (reservations required). Every Friday, we serve Okayama's local dish ``Barazushi''. We use plenty of ingredients unique to Okayama, such as mackerel, conger eel, and shrimp.

[Sushi Japanese Cuisine Isshin]

Location: 1-68 Kojima Ekimae, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-472-7728

Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00

Closed: Monday

Parking lot: 5 spaces *3 spaces available in separate locations


Okayama's local cuisine "Harezushi" that can be enjoyed in a free style

``Bara sushi'' has been a popular special occasion dish since ancient times. However, as lifestyles and the environment change, the number of producers has decreased, and it has become difficult to obtain ingredients. Under such circumstances, "Harezushi" was born to pass on the local taste to future generations. The sushi rice is made from rice from Okayama Prefecture, and the ingredients are made from seasonal Okayama ingredients. Harezushi is Reiwa's bara sushi, where you can enjoy local ingredients and flavors in a variety of ways. Meat, including seafood? fruits! ? A new style of sushi with a wide variety is becoming a hot topic. Introducing restaurants that are registered as Okayama prefecture's "Local Production for Local Consumption Cooperation Stores" where you can enjoy "Harezushi", which is attracting attention as a new local food for local consumption in Okayama.

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Okayama Prefecture is located in the center of western Japan and is known as the ``Land of Sunny'' due to its mild climate with little rain throughout the year. Conveniently located in the middle of famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that have been exposed to the sun in the warm climate of Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and taste. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peach, muscat, and pione! There are also world-class sightseeing spots such as ``Okayama Castle'', ``Okayama Korakuen'', one of Japan's three famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are proud of their history, culture, and art!

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