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Top 5 Nagoya Dishes Popular with Foreigners
📅 Asian Games Dates
September 19 (Sat) – October 4 (Sun), 2026
Many tourists from across Asia will be visiting Nagoya.
This is the perfect chance not only to watch the games but also to enjoy “Nagoya-meshi,” the unique cuisine of Nagoya!
🍽 Nagoya’s cuisine is a huge hit overseas too!
Nagoya boasts a unique culinary culture that’s rare even on a national scale.
Many of its dishes feature rich, bold flavors and have been highly praised by international travelers as “the most memorable cuisine in Japan.”
Here, we’ll introduce five of the most popular dishes.
We’ll also highlight some of the best restaurants for each one 😆🍚🍜
★★★★★ No. 1 Favorite Among Foreign Visitors
This Nagoya specialty features fragrant, grilled eel finely chopped and served over rice.
- Eat it as is
- Add condiments
- Finish by pouring dashi broth over it to enjoy it ocha-zuke style
Because you can enjoy three different ways of eating it in one sitting, it’s extremely popular with international travelers.
💓 Atsuta Horai-ken
https://www.houraiken.com/
Popular for its rich flavor
A dish featuring crispy tonkatsu generously topped with Nagoya’s famous red miso sauce.
- Sweet and savory miso sauce
- Pairs perfectly with rice
- A chance to experience miso culture, which is rare overseas
Many foreigners order this dish to experience a taste of Japan.
💓Yabaton
https://www.yabaton.com/
Pairs perfectly with beer
Nagoya-style chicken wings are known for their sweet-and-spicy sauce and spices.
They’re popular for their crispy exterior and juicy interior.
- Also great for eating on the go
- Pairs well with drinks
- Easy to share
Many foreign tourists say it’s “the most delicious chicken dish I’ve had in Japan.”
💓 Furakibo
https://furaibou.com/
Recommended for cold days
A traditional Nagoya udon dish simmered in a rich broth made with Hatcho miso.
- Firm, chewy noodles
- Served piping hot in an earthenware pot
- Rich, flavorful miso soup
This heartwarming local specialty is perfect for the Asian Games taking place this fall.
https://yamamotoyahonten.co.jp/
Popular among spicy food lovers
Actually, it didn’t originate in Taiwan—it’s a local ramen dish born in Nagoya.
- Spicy broth
- Packed with ground meat and Chinese chives
- A bold, stimulating flavor
It’s extremely popular, especially among travelers from Asia, and many repeat customers say, “I want to eat this again.”
💓 Aji-Sen
https://www.misen.ne.jp/
🎉 If you visit Nagoya for the Asian Games, be sure to enjoy “Nagoya-meshi” as well as watching the competitions!
The unique flavors of Nagoya will make your travel memories even more special.
