Local food and restaurants in Oita
Toriten is Oita’s chicken tempura, worth trying if you usually order karaage and want a different style of fried chicken. Dango jiru is a warming soup with wheat-flour dough and vegetables.
Local dishes to try in Oita
- Toriten chicken tempura
- Dango jiru soup
Choosing a meal in Oita
Toriten is chicken in a light tempura-style coating, unlike the karaage many visitors know. Dango jiru is a savoury soup with wheat-flour dough and vegetables; despite “dango” in the name, it is not a sweet dessert.
Tips for choosing a restaurant
After an onsen visit in Beppu or Yufuin, consider toriten or dango jiru for your next meal. Choose by whether you’re in the mood for something fried or a warming soup.
Restaurant reservations in Oita
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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.