[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? When it comes to snacks, this is it!

Is there a snack in Yamagata City that is very popular not only with children but also with adults? there is. That "Dondon-yaki" . Very filling and cheap! It can be said to be a representative powdered snack that is popular with everyone.

There are almost always stalls at festivals, and you can often see children lining up to buy things, clutching their pocket money.

We would like to introduce you to the soul food of the Yamagata citizens of Yamagata Prefecture, `` Dondon-yaki''

Your stomach may growl by the time you finish reading, but please read to the end.

What exactly is Dondon Yaki? And it's cheap!

I think you can get some idea of ​​the characteristics of Dondon-yaki by looking at the image, but I think the easiest way to describe it is that it's thin okonomiyaki wrapped around a chopstick

Unlike regular okonomiyaki, the flour is mixed with water and stock and the ingredients are baked together. Instead, the flour is mixed with the stock and spread thinly on the iron plate. Top with green seaweed, grilled seaweed, bonito flakes, etc. and turn over when cooked.

Once it's baked, use a chopstick to roll it up into a roll and it's done!

Worcestershire sauce is the best seasoning. Depending on your preference, it seems that various seasonings are being devised.

Is it delicious without ingredients such as cabbage? You might think that, but really enjoy the dough because there are no ingredients . The chewy texture of the dough goes perfectly with the sauce and it's delicious! Yamagata Dondonyaki is also cost-effective.

What is the background behind the birth of Dondon Yaki?

It seems that Dondon-yaki in Yamagata has been around since before the war, and it is said that Dondon-yaki was born when people baked it thinly and rolled it around chopsticks to make it portable and easy to eat during breaks in farming or on the go. .

had trained as a chef in Tokyo , which is said to be the first Yakihiki sale.He would walk around pounding a drum to attract customers. There is one theory that it was named Dondon-yaki because of this

Another theory is that the idea of ​​being served rolled was introduced from Sendai. In Yamagata, they used a chopstick to make rolls so they could be eaten while walking, and this seems to have continued to this day.

In any case, Dondon-yaki became established in Yamagata and continues to be loved as a soul food by the people of the prefecture!

Various recent versions of Dondonyaki

In Yamagata City, there is a Dondon-yaki specialty store called ``Oyatsuya-san'' It's nice to have a store where you can buy it whenever you want, even when it's not during festivals or other special events!

In addition to takeout, there is also a space where you can eat inside, and you can often see people lining up during the day on holidays.

What's more, it becomes an izakaya from 5pm, and is popular among adults, popularly known as ``Senbero'' (meaning you can get drunk for 1,000 yen). It's a restaurant where you can kill two birds with one stone, where you can enjoy Dondon-yaki in the evening as well as local sake.

Snack shop＜Information＞

• Name: Yamagata Dondonyaki snack shop
• Address: 2-6-16 Jonancho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 990-0827 Bellcity Kajo
• Phone: 023-646-1344
• URL: https://dondonyaki.net/

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There are also other shops that are trying out various arrangements. I would love to try a variety of Dondon-yaki! The photo below is of Dondon Yaki Cafe Kashiwaya, which operates a mobile sales van and has stores all over Yamagata Prefecture.

I think it's easy to understand the process of making it in the image below. There are surprisingly few ingredients, but the chewy dough is the star , so it's really delicious!

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You can check Kashiwaya's store opening information on the Instagram above.

It’s cute even before it’s rolled up!

Is soul food everlasting? Please come and eat more grilled food!

Everyone knows "Dondon Yaki", both Jiccha and Baccha! has become a popular food in Yamagata.

Additive-free, safe, delicious, and cheap, it 's so popular that it's indispensable for festivals, from cherry blossom viewing to snow festivals Dondon-yaki, which has all four signatures , is loved by everyone from the elderly to young children, and continues to be eaten from the early Showa era to the present day.

Furthermore, in recent years, the finishing touches have been improved, and variations have expanded to include snacks and drinks, and they are attracting more and more attention.

How was it? I'm sure you've always wanted to try grilled food.It's delicious no matter when you eat it, whether it's spring, summer, fall, or winter, so be sure to come and try it!