Are you interested in Carp Dishes? Experience Medical Fish’s Tastes in Koriyama City

Do you know “Koi (carp)” is a specialty of Koriyama City, located in the central part of Fukushima Prefecture? Koi (carp) is a popular food in Koriyama. That is why the local citizens have launched the “Don’t be coy with Koi in Koriyama Project” to preserve the history of the carp-eating culture and spread its deliciousness throughout the country. Therefore, there are currently about 90 carp restaurants in this city. Many restaurant owners have fallen in love with carp, so you should taste it. We picked up 3 restaurants by categories of dishes: Sashimi (row fish), Curry, and Hamburgers for visitors visiting a Koi restaurant for the first time.

“Izakaya Yasubei” offers Namero, a seafood dish made with fresh Koi seasoned with miso paste and spices

Izakaya Yasubei emphasizes friendliness, serving dishes made with local food and locally brewed sake. You can eat the “Koi no Namero,” which is made from fresh carp. It is a simple seafood dish with miso and savory vegetables. The unique fatty flavor of carp, the accent of condiments, and the richness of miso make this dish addictive. In addition, you can enjoy the crunchy texture of the carp, and the more you chew, the more the delicious taste of the carp will spread in your mouth. Therefore, you should try it with a glass of the restaurant’s signature local sake.

Hours	5:00PM – 0:00AM (L.O. 11:30PM)
Address	1-3-12 Omachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	A 2-minute walk from Koriyama Washington Hotel
URL	https://yasubey.gorp.jp/

“PETIT GREEN” offers Green Curry with minced Koi and plenty of local vegetables

PETIT GREEN is a nice European-style restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Its specialty is Koriyama Green Curry topped with “Quenelle” made from locally produced minced carp. Carp has a lot of small bones, but by mincing it, it becomes easier for everyone to eat. And the spinach, mung beans, onions, and carrots in the curry are all Koriyama brand vegetables. Of course, the rice is also brand-name rice from Koriyama. That firm bite of the carp quenelle, the richness of the vegetables, and the aroma of spices create perfect harmony in its béchamel sauce made by the owner, who has trained at a French restaurant.

Hours	Lunch: 11:30AM – 2:00PM / Dinner: 6:00PM – 10:00PM Lunch Closed: Thursdays Only
Address	2-6-4 Ekimae, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	A 3-minute walk from the Koriyama Washington Hotel
URL	http://www.green-co.jp/

Crispy, crunchy Koi burgers can be enjoyed at “Bakery Elle Heiner” for a limited period

Bakery Elle Heiner offers European-style bread and German pastries and bakes 30-50 kinds of bread, including stuffed bread. You should try the “Koi Burger” here, which is consisted of a patty made of carp and yam sandwiched between two buns. Its patty is fried in homemade breadcrumbs suitable for carp, giving you a crunchy and crispy texture. And the buns are, of course, homemade. It is available for a limited time each year. This year it is only until the 7th of March, 2023, so don’t miss it.

Hours	7:00AM – 6:00PM, Closed on Sundays and holidays
Address	34-42 Kami-Akanuma, Tomita-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
Access	A 2-minute walk from Koriyama Washington Hotel / A 7-minute walk from Yurigaoka Danchi bus stop, which is about a 22-minute bus ride from the Chuo-Omachi bus stop
URL	https://localplace.jp/t100121423/