[Fukushima Prefecture] What is B-class gourmet Namie Yakisoba?｜Excellent taste! Powerful local flavors

In Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local B-class gourmet dish called Namie Yakisoba. The rich sauce that clings to the extra-thick noodles makes it extremely satisfying to eat. It won first place at the 8th B-1 Grand Prix held in 2013.

This time, we will tell you about the charm of Namie Yakisoba, as well as information about restaurants and mail order. Please come and try the taste of Namie Town.

What is Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture?

Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture is a seaside town known for its Ukedo fishing port.

The city suffered significant damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, and many residents evacuated from the city. As of 10 years after the earthquake, of the 16,400 registered residents, only 1,600 were still living in the town. Many residents continue to live as evacuees outside the town.

Ohori Soma ware is a specialty of Namie Town. It has a double-glazed construction with excellent heat retention, and has unspecified ``blue cracks'' on its dull-colored surface, and depicts a ``Hashiri-koma,'' a figure of a galloping horse.

After the earthquake, many of the Ohori Soma ware potteries that were forced to evacuate have resumed operations in Fukushima Prefecture. It continues to carry on the spirit of Namie Town.

What is the history of Namie Yakisoba? Town revitalization with an unyielding spirit

The origin of Namie yakisoba is said to be at the izakaya in the town called Namie's famous yakisoba Nawa noren. Yakisoba with extra-thick noodles, which was first offered in 1955, was a success and became a popular flavor in the town.

In 2008, the youth division of the Namie Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry took the lead in starting town revitalization activities using Namie Yakisoba. We will begin participating in the "B-1 Grand Prix", which competes for the top B-class gourmet food nationwide.

In 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, and the project team was forced to evacuate to different locations, but they continued to participate in the Grand Prix with an indomitable spirit. Finally, in 2013, they achieved first place in the nation at the 8th B-1 Grand Prix.

What are the characteristics of Namie Yakisoba? I can't resist the hearty filling of the meal.

Namie Yakisoba has three characteristics: thickness, simplicity, and richness. It is thought that it was created as a menu for male customers who did heavy lifting.

First of all, the thickness of the noodles. It is about three times as thick as the noodles used for regular yakisoba. Extra-thick noodles with an impressive chewy texture.

Next, the simplicity of the ingredients. Namie Yakisoba uses only noodles, pork belly, and bean sprouts. The Namie style is about enjoying the deliciousness of the bare minimum of ingredients, without the need for clutter and difficulty.

And the richness of the taste. A special sauce that is rich and spicy is coated to match the extra-thick noodles that have a strong presence. When stir-frying the ingredients and noodles, lard is used to add richness and flavor. The hearty flavor leaves a lasting impression.

I want to eat Namie Yakisoba! Introducing restaurants and ordered products

I want to taste Namie Yakisoba, which continues to grow with the history of the town! Therefore, we will introduce restaurants that serve Namie Yakisoba and ordered products that you can eat at home.

  • Suginoya
  • Roadside Station Namie
  • Sedette Kashima
  • (Order) Asahiya Menu

Let's take a look at them one by one.

Suginoya (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)

Suginoya relocated from Namie Town and now operates in Nihonmatsu City. Plenty of bean sprouts and firm pork. You can enjoy authentic taste at a reasonable price. Be sure to take a look at the Ohori Soma-yaki plates used for yakisoba.

INFORMATION
  • Name Suginoya
  • Address 2-3-1 Honmachi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0917

Roadside Station Namie Restaurant Kanade (Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture)

The food court inside Michi-no-Eki Namie, which opened in August 2020, allows you to enjoy your meal in a bright, glass-enclosed interior. If the weather is nice, you can also use the terrace seats. Please enjoy the powerful taste of a town that is rising again.

INFORMATION
  • Name Roadside Station Namie
  • Address 60 Ikuseyobashi Chimeiji, Namie-cho, Futaba-gun, Fukushima 979-1513
  • Click here for the official website

Sedette Kashima (Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture)

As the Joban Expressway Minamisoma City service area, you can enjoy souvenir shopping and delicious meals. We have a wide variety of set meals, but the one that stands out is Namie Yakisoba. Why not enjoy piping hot yakisoba?

INFORMATION

Name Sedette Kashima

Address 212-1 Sawagizawa, Ukita, Kashima-ku, Minamisoma-shi, Fukushima 979-2451

Click here for the official website

Asahiya Menu (order)

A noodle factory relocated from Namie Town. The ``Namie Yakisoba'' on sale even comes with lard, so you can easily recreate the local flavor at home. In addition to regular sales at the online shop, they can also be used as hometown tax return gifts, so if you are interested, please check it out.

INFORMATION
  • Name: Men no Asahiya
  • Click here for the official website

summary

This time we introduced Namie Yakisoba, a local flavor from Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture.

Namie Yakisoba, which has been loved by the townspeople for a long time and worked hard to revitalize the town, is still alive in the hearts of many people as a taste of their hometown. Why not try this dish that gives you a nostalgic feeling?

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