Kochi Food Guide: Katsuo no Tataki, Sawachi & Tosa Sake

Katsuo no Tataki

Kochi's defining dish — whole bonito seared over blazing rice straw, then sliced and served with salt, ponzu and spring onion.

Sawachi Cuisine

Kochi's traditional feast — a huge lacquer platter overflowing with sashimi, sushi, grilled fish and country dishes.

Tosa Sake

Kochi's sake is among Japan's most dynamic. Brands like Tosa Tsuru, Suigei and Senchu Hassaku reflect a culture of bold, dry sake.

Shimanto River Delicacies

Japan's last pristine river yields exceptional sweetfish (ayu), river shrimp and river seaweed. Best in summer, simply grilled.

Bowze no Sugata-zushi

A Kochi traditional sushi — pacific pomfret pressed with vinegar and kombu into a rustic one-piece sushi.

Access

Kochi City's Hirome Ichiba market hall and Sunday Market are essential food stops.