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Hatsumi Ito
A gourmet blogger who eats and drinks at more than 400 restaurants a year. She posts gourmet information on various SNS accounts, mainly X (@hatsu823).
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Nagasaki's representative soul food "Nagasaki Butaman Momotaro Nagasaki Station Store"

Momotaro's pork buns are a must-try when visiting Nagasaki. Featuring fluffy dough and juicy fillings, they are popular with tourists and locals alike.

You can easily enjoy these popular local gourmet foods at Kamome Yokocho inside Nagasaki Station. Kamome Yokocho, which opened in March 2022, is home to 56 stores, including one of the largest souvenir zones in Nagasaki City and local restaurants.

Just past the noren curtain in Kamome Yokocho is the Nagasaki Butaman Momotaro Nagasaki Station Store. Momotaro, which opened in 1960, has five stores in Nagasaki Prefecture and is a popular Nagasaki souvenir.

The menu is simple, consisting of only Nagasaki Butaman, priced at 450 yen for 5 pieces, 900 yen for 10 pieces, and 1,800 yen for 20 pieces.

They use a large steamer and steam the buns with a large amount of steam, taking into account the temperature and humidity of the day, the fermentation status of the buns, etc. They are particular about tasting each completed bun to check the taste, aroma, shape, and shine.

The pork buns served at the shop are handed to you freshly steamed. In the cold season, a warm pork bun will satisfy both your body and soul.

When you open the wrapper, steam rises from the hot pork bun, and the aroma of the slightly sweet skin and the delicious pork and vegetables will whet your appetite.

The crust is made from a unique blend of carefully selected domestic wheat flour, resulting in a soft and chewy crust. With one bite, a gentle sweetness fills your mouth.

The filling is made only with high-quality pork from Kyushu and domestic onions. It's simple yet has a deep flavor that makes it an excellent choice! It's palm-sized, but juicy and satisfying.

This soul food, representative of Nagasaki, stands out for its simple deliciousness of fluffy dough and juicy bean paste. Please enjoy the deliciousness along with the aroma of freshly steamed bread.

Nagasaki Butaman Momotaro Nagasaki Station Branch

"Kaisen Aburi-ya Ibukichi" - Enjoy fresh Nagasaki seafood grilled over straw

If you come to Nagasaki, you'll want to try the fresh seafood caught in the waters off the coast of Nagasaki. There are bars where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from sashimi to seared, straw-grilled, and skewered fish.

Located inside Kamome Market on Nagasaki Kaido, Kaisen Aburi-ya Ibukichi serves creative dishes that go well with Kyushu's local sake and other local Kyushu cuisine, with the concept of "turning ingredients that breathe life into Nagasaki into a dish that breathes bliss."

The stylish interior is equipped with a counter that can be used by one person, as well as table seating where you can relax.

The specialty is straw grilling, which is done right in front of you at the counter. Fresh seafood caught in the waters off Nagasaki is grilled over a high-temperature flame to lock in the flavor of the fish, and you can enjoy the delicious aroma unique to straw as you savor your meal.

Enjoy the smoky, rich flavor of the "Straw-Grilled Bonito (880 yen)." By grilling it in a short amount of time, the outside is fragrant and the inside remains fresh. This unique aroma is the appeal of straw-grilled bonito.

First, try the freshly grilled bonito as is and enjoy the direct aroma of the straw. The center is cooked rare, allowing you to fully enjoy the original flavor and moist texture of the bonito. Eating it with condiments such as garlic, ginger, and wasabi enhances the flavor and gives it a refreshing taste.

The signature dish, the fish skewers, are a masterpiece of skewered, freshly caught seafood. The "Assortment of 4 kinds of fish skewers (1,375 yen)" changes depending on the season, but on this day, there were four kinds of skewers: grilled tuna with green onions, teriyaki black fin, scallop with sea urchin butter, and grilled pacific saury with pickled plum.

"Scallop with Sea Urchin Butter Skewers" is a large seared scallop served with rich sea urchin butter. By using fresh scallops, the sweetness spreads in your mouth with every bite, creating a luxurious feeling.

The Hiramasa Teriyaki Skewers are made with Hiramasa fish, which are known for their elegant flavor, and are coated with a sweet and spicy sauce to bring out the plump flesh of the fish, making them a luxurious dish. Enjoy the firm flesh and firm texture that is unique to Hiramasa fish.

You can enjoy fresh seafood from Nagasaki in a variety of ways, from sashimi to straw-grilled and skewered dishes. It's conveniently located directly connected to the station, so be sure to check it out.

Seafood Grill Ibukichi