Yakisaba Somen

Yakisaba somen is a home style dish handed down in Nagahama. Grilled mackerel is simmered in a sweet savory sauce, and somen noodles are cooked in that broth so they absorb the mackerels rich umami.

Highlights

The harmony of the grilled mackerels depth and the sweet savory seasoning clinging to the noodles is exquisite. In landlocked Shiga, the dish preserves the food culture of the northern lake, where mackerel brought from Wakasa was treasured.

Enjoying the Seasons

It was once given to a daughter married away during the busy May farming season, making it an early summer tradition. Today it is enjoyed year round and tastes good either warm or cooled.

Access and Basic Information

It is served at local cuisine restaurants around JR Nagahama Station and eateries near the Kurokabe Square district. It is perfect for lunch during Nagahama sightseeing.

A Quick Tip

Breaking the mackerel apart little by little and eating it together with the somen is the finest way to enjoy it.