Nagasaki Food Guide: Champon, Sara Udon & Castella

Champon

Nagasaki's signature dish — a hearty noodle soup with pork bone and chicken broth loaded with vegetables, seafood and meat.

Sara Udon

The same toppings as champon served over crispy thin fried noodles with a thick starchy sauce. Eat with Worcestershire sauce.

Castella

A moist sponge cake brought by Portuguese traders and perfected in Nagasaki over centuries. The classic version is sold at historic shops throughout the city.

Sasebo Burger

A gourmet hamburger born near the US naval base in Sasebo — generous portions and high-quality ingredients make it famous nationwide.

Shippoku Cuisine

A unique banquet style blending Chinese, Dutch and Japanese food traditions. Dishes are shared from a round table in a festive communal style.

Access

Many champon restaurants are near Nagasaki's Shinchi Chinatown. Historic castella shops are found throughout central Nagasaki.