LOCAL FOOD GUIDE

Local food and restaurants in Wakayama

Wakayama ramen is known for its pork-bone and soy-sauce broth. In the Kumano area, mehari sushi wraps rice in pickled mustard leaves.

Local dishes to try in Wakayama

  • Wakayama ramen
  • Mehari sushi

Choosing a meal in Wakayama

Wakayama ramen and Kumano’s mehari sushi point to different parts of the prefecture. Choose with your actual stop in mind rather than assuming both dishes are available around the same station.

Tips for choosing a restaurant

Leave time for a mehari sushi meal while exploring the Kumano area. It gives you something to try beyond the more familiar Wakayama ramen.

Restaurant reservations in Wakayama

Find restaurants in this area on AutoReserve, then choose a date, time and party size. Read the menu, total price and cancellation terms before you book. Availability can change between visits.

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More about the local food

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.

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