Local food and restaurants in Kochi
Kochi’s katsuo tataki is bonito seared on the outside and sliced, leaving a contrast between the cooked surface and the centre. For something sweet afterwards, imokenpi are crisp, sweetened sweet-potato sticks.
Local dishes to try in Kochi
- Katsuo tataki
- Imokenpi sweet-potato sticks
Choosing a meal in Kochi
Katsuo tataki is seared on the outside, not cooked all the way through like grilled fish. Check the preparation if you avoid fish that is still raw in the centre. Imokenpi, sweet potato sticks, makes a separate sweet snack afterwards.
Tips for choosing a restaurant
Make a katsuo tataki stop while exploring Kochi city, and save imokenpi for a sweet snack later.
What else could you see nearby?
Kochi City and the gorges at Nikobuchi or Nakatsu make different days out. Reaching the gorges takes extra travel and some walking, so allow time for both before you set off.
Plan a trip around Kochi → Official JNTO area guide ↗Restaurant reservations in Kochi
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.