This is the perfect way to finish off a night of drinking! Introducing the classic final dishes of the six Tohoku prefectures [Six Tohoku prefectures]

Tohoku is known as a "sake region" with an abundance of local sake. And because it is a region where the culture of drinking is deeply rooted, there is also a strong commitment to " shime " (finishing off a drink). Moreover, this "shime culture" differs from prefecture to prefecture, and it is interesting to see the local characteristics and local residents.

we will introduce some real gourmet final dishes that are actually eaten in the six Tohoku prefectures

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[Aomori Prefecture] Niboshi ramen is the best! After drinking, finish it off with some dashi!

Niboshi ramen has an overwhelming presence in Aomori Prefecture. There are many ramen shops that are open late into the night, and in the downtown areas of Hirosaki and Aomori City, it is common to eat niboshi chuka

The soup, with its strong flavor of dried sardines, is light yet rich in flavor. Its gentleness makes it a safe choice even for those who don't like heavy dishes. There are many ramen shops that are open late into the night near the drinking district, and the convenience of being able to drop in after drinking is also a key to its popularity. Niboshi ramen is not just a final dish, but is a hometown flavor that is hugely popular with adults and children throughout Aomori Prefecture. Niboshi ramen is truly the perfect bowl to end an Aomori night

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[Akita Prefecture] Inaniwa Udon and "Senshumen" are popular in Akita

Inaniwa udon is "just right after drinking" whether it's cold or hot

Inaniwa udon is a popular final dish in Akita. Its thin, smooth noodles, combined with the rich dashi broth, have a soothing effect that quickly soothes the hangover

It is delicious whether it is served hot or cold, and many people choose to eat it cold in the summer

Kibun's "Chiakimen" is a classic ramen dish for ramen connoisseurs

Senshu Noodles offered by Kibun a soba restaurant in Akita City , is also a very popular final dish. The sweet soy sauce and seafood broth are well-seasoned, making it a gentle ramen that can only be found at a soba restaurant.

It's no wonder that local regulars unanimously say, "This is what you want after a night of drinking."

Information

• Name: Soba Restaurant Kibun
• Address: 6-2-4 Omachi, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-0921
• Business hours: [Daytime] 11:00-14:00 [Dinner] 18:00-1:00
• Closed: Sundays
• Phone number: 018-823-8766

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[Iwate Prefecture] Iwate's two major noodles, "Jajamen" and "Reimen," are the standard final dishes

Jajamen is a great way to finish off a night of drinking

Jajamen, a Morioka specialty, is a must-have final meal (soul food) for Iwate residents. It is characterized by flat noodles coated in meat miso, and can be eaten with garlic, vinegar, chili oil, and other seasonings to your liking

And once you've finished eating, the treat is " Chi Tan Tan ." Crack an egg into the soup, mix it with the soup, and drink it all up...it's incredibly delicious. Fill your stomach with Jajamen, then finish it off with Chee Tan Tan. It's the perfect final dish after drinking!

Many people reset their bodies with refreshing cold noodles

Morioka Reimen, a staple at yakiniku restaurants, is also popular as a final dish after a night of drinking. The beef bone soup is combined with chewy noodles, sobering you up with each bite. You can also enjoy changing the flavor by adding vinegar or kimchi

It is generally thought of as a standard dish at yakiniku restaurants, but there are also many people who just eat one bowl at ramen or cold noodle specialty restaurants and then go home

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[Miyagi Prefecture] Soba or sweets? "Soba no Kanda" and "Shime Parfait" are equally popular

Soba no Kanda is popular for its convenience and speed, close to the station

Soba no Kanda is a common sight in Sendai's downtown area . It's open until late at night, and the process from ordering to serving is extremely speedy. The convenience of being able to drop in on the way home from drinking is the reason it has been loved for so long.
With a wide variety of toppings to choose from and just the right it's the perfect way to end a meal.

Surprisingly, the "Shime Parfait Culture" is Spreading

In fact, Sendai has a " shime-parfait culture " of enjoying a parfait at the end of a meal. This culture, which originated in Hokkaido, has gradually taken root in bars and restaurants.

There are many elegant parfaits with a moderate sweetness that can be enjoyed comfortably even after finishing a drink. It seems to be popular not only with female customers but also with men who have a sweet tooth

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[Yamagata Prefecture] A strong cold noodle culture! Meat soba and ramen are "cold even in winter"

The local gourmet dish "Niku Soba" that originated in Kahoku Town is also popular as a final dish

Yamagata Prefecture's " Niku Soba" (meat soba ) is a firm favourite among locals. While the nationally popular Niku Soba is made with beef or pork topped in a soup made with bonito and kelp stock, Yamagata's Niku Soba is completely different. It is characterised by a sweet and spicy broth with the rich flavour of parent chicken, chewy soba noodles and chicken on top.

Restaurants that serve Niku Soba offer both hot and cold Niku Soba all year round, but surprisingly, it's the cold Niku Soba that's the most popular. In particular, in Kahoku Town, where Niku Soba originated, it seems to be a common sight to eat cold Niku Soba before going home after a drinking party

"Cold ramen" is a popular choice regardless of the season

Cold ramen is also an essential part of Yamagata's final meal culture. What's particularly interesting is that there are avid fans of chilled ramen who eat it even in winter

There are also people who choose to order ramen at soba restaurants. In Yamagata, a soba-producing region, the ramen served at soba restaurants is of a high quality, so many people go to soba restaurants to finish off a night of drinking and order ramen instead of soba. This could be said to be a finishing touch culture unique to Yamagata, where soba culture is deeply rooted

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[Fukushima Prefecture] Ramen culture spreads throughout the prefecture, making it a "prefecture with plenty of options for finishing off the day"

Each region in Fukushima Prefecture has its own distinctive ramen culture. Kitakata's light ramen, Shirakawa's chicken broth ramen, Aizu's salt ramen, and more - each has its own unique flavor, making them perfect for eating after a night of drinking!

There aren't many establishments that are open late into the night, but the custom of finishing off your drinking early and finishing off with ramen is widespread

Many of the ramen here have a mild flavor, so they seem to be popular with people from outside the prefecture as well

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[Special Edition] Your ally for finishing off your meal! A popular late-night ramen chain in Tohoku

Ah, a Hakata-style ramen bar that caters to everyone from the first stop to the last stop

" Ah Hakata Jinjo a ramen shop where you can enjoy both ramen and alcohol .

They have one store each in Aomori and Akita prefectures, and two in Iwate prefecture, and are the perfect place to finish off a light drink with some ramen! They have Hakata-style tonkotsu soup and a relaxed atmosphere that is somehow reminiscent of the Tohoku region. In addition to being open until late at night, they are conveniently located near the drinking district, making them a popular choice for many people

Information

• Homepage: Hakata Nagahama Ramen Stand Ah, Hakata Kindness

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Suehiro Ramen Honpo | Overwhelmingly popular for its all-you-can-eat green onions and Kyoto-style soy sauce

Suehiro Ramen Honpo which has branches mainly in Morioka, Akita , is also known as a popular late-night spot. The Kyoto-style thick soy sauce soup with floating back fat is a great way to finish off a night of drinking. They also have a menu of snacks that you can easily grab a bite of, so it's recommended for those who want to enjoy a light drink.

Information

• Website: Suehiro Ramen Honpo

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summary

The food culture of each region comes to life in the Tohoku region's nightlife. The final meal after a night of drinking is particularly distinctive in its local flavors, so it's not just a way to reset your stomach, but also a time to truly savor the local flavors

If you try the local "end of the night" dishes while traveling, you'll surely come to love the nights in Tohoku even more

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