TRAVEL CONCIERGE Dining A selection of dining options, from casual to formal, with particular focus on local and regional Wakayama fare. Restaurants Izakaya Ramen Cafe View All Pinterest SCROLL DOWN Restaurants Wakayama’s food culture often incorporates local ingredients sourced from the land, rivers and surrounding ocean. Be sure to sample seafood freshly landed at Wakayama’s local ports. Traditional dishes for which the area is famous, such as the rustic leaf-wrapped preserved-fish sushi called mehari zushi (wrapped in pickled mustard leaves) and kakinoha zushi (wrapped in persimmon leaves) are well-worth trying. Browse Izakaya These casual watering holes known as Izakaya, offer tapas-style food. Over the course of a dinner, inexpensive small plates are enjoyed with drinks. It is a great way to get an overview of Japanese contemporary cuisine. However, the izakaya environment is not child-friendly, as smoking is still permitted in many establishments. Ramen This crowd-pleasing culinary delight draws visitors from all across Japan. No matter the time of year, a soulful bowl of Wakayama Ramen – the prefecture’s best-known noodle dish – is always on offer. Browse Cafe Wakayama has a colorful coffee scene just waiting to be explored. Whether you are looking to sip whilst enjoying the lively bustle of Wakayama City or enjoy a cup with a delicious pastry within view of the ocean waves, there is no shortage of perfect stops for that morning or midday pick-me-up. Browse