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Unique Kamaboko Made with Local Ingredients! Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko, a Long-Established Store in Iwanai Town
Facing the Sea of Japan, Iwanai Town is the birthplace of longline fishing for walleye pollock in Hokkaido. Using only this walleye pollock, Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Store creates a series of unique kamaboko (Japanese fish cake) with creative and innovative ideas.
It's said that not only locals but also tourists go out of their way to visit the store in search of its one-of-a-kind flavors. Let's find out what kind of kamaboko they offer.
As soon as I stepped inside, I could feel its charm. The products are arranged in a showcase like Japanese sweets, and it will completely change your perception of what kamaboko can be. The variety of shapes is exciting just to look at.
And above all, every single one of them looks delicious. From the "Stick Kamaboko" on a stick (220 yen, tax incl.) to the eye-catching pumpkin-shaped "Kabocha-san" (130 yen, tax incl.) and the "Tako Roll" (165 yen, tax incl.) made with fresh octopus mixed into the paste, you'll be tempted to buy one of everything to try all the flavors.
While Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Store creates such innovative products, it's actually a long-established business founded in Meiji 32 (1899), boasting a history of over 120 years. It began when the founder, who was in the business of processing pollock roe, collaborated with a nearby restaurant to make kamaboko. This tradition is still carried on today in their signature product, the "Kakuyaki" (grilled square kamaboko) (373 yen, tax incl.).
By the way, this Kakuyaki is delicious in simmered dishes like oden, but it's also said to be tasty when sliced thinly and eaten with wasabi and soy sauce. Regular customers enjoy the products in their own ways, for example, eating the "Dango-ten" (275 yen for 10, tax incl.), which is piled high in the top photo, as a snack. If you have a chance to visit Iwanai Town, this is a store you should definitely stop by. You'll surely have a hard time choosing from all the options.
Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Store
Location: 1-5 Misaki, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 0135-62-0245
Official Website: https://www.kanetayoshidakamabokoten.com/
It's said that not only locals but also tourists go out of their way to visit the store in search of its one-of-a-kind flavors. Let's find out what kind of kamaboko they offer.
As soon as I stepped inside, I could feel its charm. The products are arranged in a showcase like Japanese sweets, and it will completely change your perception of what kamaboko can be. The variety of shapes is exciting just to look at.
(Photo courtesy of Namara Iwanai)
And above all, every single one of them looks delicious. From the "Stick Kamaboko" on a stick (220 yen, tax incl.) to the eye-catching pumpkin-shaped "Kabocha-san" (130 yen, tax incl.) and the "Tako Roll" (165 yen, tax incl.) made with fresh octopus mixed into the paste, you'll be tempted to buy one of everything to try all the flavors.
While Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Store creates such innovative products, it's actually a long-established business founded in Meiji 32 (1899), boasting a history of over 120 years. It began when the founder, who was in the business of processing pollock roe, collaborated with a nearby restaurant to make kamaboko. This tradition is still carried on today in their signature product, the "Kakuyaki" (grilled square kamaboko) (373 yen, tax incl.).
By the way, this Kakuyaki is delicious in simmered dishes like oden, but it's also said to be tasty when sliced thinly and eaten with wasabi and soy sauce. Regular customers enjoy the products in their own ways, for example, eating the "Dango-ten" (275 yen for 10, tax incl.), which is piled high in the top photo, as a snack. If you have a chance to visit Iwanai Town, this is a store you should definitely stop by. You'll surely have a hard time choosing from all the options.
Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Store
Location: 1-5 Misaki, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido
Phone: 0135-62-0245
Official Website: https://www.kanetayoshidakamabokoten.com/
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