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Cuisine of Nagano for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

In Nagano, as in many other cities in Japan, people have deep respect and love for traditional gastronomy. Although the modern city offers restaurants of all possible kinds, the townspeople still prefer Japanese cuisine, and the main visitors to such restaurants are tourists. The basis of traditional Nagano gastronomy is rice and seafood, which are used to prepare the bulk of everyday meals. Traditional sushi and sashimi, which are now popular in many countries around the globe, can be tasted literally at every step.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Nagano

1. Most tourists visit Nagano in winter, as well as during major religious holidays. Hotel rooms should be booked in advance for such periods. 2. The best option for active tourists would …

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The traditions of cooking certain dishes have remained unchanged for hundreds of years. A great example is "Tempura" - deep-fried sliced vegetables or seafood, usually served with soy sauce. The traditions of cooking this dish originated in the 16th century when the culture of Spain and Portugal had a great influence on Japan. Today, there are dozens of ways to prepare Tempura, which can also be served with rice or noodles.

Meat dishes have become common in regional cuisine relatively recently, and most of them are prepared from beef. The simplest and most widespread one is "Yakiniku" grilled beef. All chefs have their own traditions of cooking this dish. Some combine different types of meat, while others complement the meat with grilled vegetables. There are several restaurants and eateries in the city that specialize exclusively in Yakiniku. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Poultry meat, on the contrary, has remained in demand among local residents for a long time. An everyday meal for the townspeople is “Yakitori” - small chicken kebabs grilled over a charcoal fire. Travelers who'd rather try more original and sophisticated dishes in Nagano should order "Domburimono" at one of the local restaurants. This is how they call a dish, the main components of which are rice, boiled beef and chicken, eggs and shrimp. All the components are laid out in layers, some recipes involve adding boiled pork. Despite the variety of components, the taste of the dish turns out to be very harmonious.

Most Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki are aimed at locals so they are pretty affordable. At Uzuraya, you can try all popular regional dishes, and one of the house specialties is soba noodles. The restaurant serves over ten variations of the dish with various sauces, vegetables and seafood. The restaurant will surely appeal to vegetarians, as its menu has a huge selection of veggie meals. It is also worth noting the originality of serving the food - they use beautiful wicker and porcelain dishes.

Shopping in Nagano - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

Nagano's main shopping street is Naka-mise. Its name can be literally translated as "shops inside the temple." On this historic street, you can find shops of various profiles, many of which …

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Shinshu Soba No Kusabue will please everyone who loves sushi and sashimi, has long dreamed of tasting authentic tempura and enjoying exotic seafood specialties. This restaurant is decorated in a modern Japanese style, all its dishes are distinguished by spectacularly presented. Besides Japanese food, there are also Asian and international dishes on the menu.

As one might guess from the name of Misoya Restaurant, one of its specialties is Miso Soup. Besides, it serves popular chicken and fresh seafood dishes, as well as hearty Asian-style meat. As complements, guests are offered various alcoholic and soft drinks.

Guide to Nagano sightseeing - things to see and to visit

The city is located in the central part of the country and is characterized by the presence of the highest mountain ranges in Japan (Hotaka, Jari, Kiso and Akaisi), between which flow fast …

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Shinshu Nagaya Sakaba sharing a building with a popular hotel stands out among Nagano's original restaurants. Here, guests will be pleasantly surprised by a stylish setting and the abundance of unique dishes prepared according to signature recipes. Enjoy modern Japanese cuisine, seafood dishes, and original cocktails at the bar. Despite its immense popularity, this restaurant has quite an affordable price level.

A great place for a family dinner is Yamabuki Restaurant. Bright and modern, it delights guests with a great variety of modern Japanese dishes. You'll be offered to try wonderful grilled pork and beef, traditional chicken with rice and noodles. The selection of seafood dishes is also huge, from exotic sashimi to rich seafood and noodle soups. Kids will surely appreciate the variety of fruit desserts and wonderful ice cream. The restaurant is always full of foreign guests, so tourists feel very comfortable here.

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