Fujinomiya yakisoba
富士宮やきそばNoodle
Fujinomiya yakisoba suits riders passing the west side of Fuji who want a cheap, chewy plate of noodles, and only shops the trademark holder approves may sell it under the name.
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Fujinomiya yakisoba is the fried noodle dish of Fujinomiya, the shrine town on Fuji's south-west side. The Fujinomiya Yakisoba Gakkai, the town's promotion society, names what sets it apart: firm steamed noodles from local makers, nikukasu, the crisp bits left after rendering pork back fat into lard, and a finishing shake of dried sardine powder. Cooks fry the noodles with little or no water to keep the bite.
People in Fujinomiya ate it for decades at sweet shops and okonomiyaki counters before the society formed in 2000 and began selling it as a local brand. It won the B-1 Grand Prix for local food in 2006 and 2007, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs now lists it as a 100-year food. Selling yakisoba under the name needs the trademark holder's permission, and the society lists its shops on its site.
Worth knowing
- Look for shops on the society's list; the society publishes them on its site.
Quick answers about Fujinomiya yakisobaよくある質問
What makes Fujinomiya yakisoba different?
It uses firm steamed noodles from Fujinomiya makers, nikukasu pork fat bits and a sprinkle of dried sardine powder, and the noodles are fried with little or no water.
How do you order Fujinomiya yakisoba?
Ask for Fujinomiya yakisoba. Some shops add squid, minced meat or sakura shrimp.
When is Fujinomiya yakisoba in season?
Fujinomiya yakisoba: Year-round.
Where can you eat Fujinomiya yakisoba in Japan?
Places we list for Fujinomiya yakisoba include Fujinomiya Yakisoba Antenna Shop.