[Niigata] A tour of the rice-producing region's gourmet food! Ramen and bread are also delicious!

Niigata is known for its delicious rice, including Koshihikari. But it's also a gourmet paradise, offering not only onigiri and sushi, but also high-quality ramen and bread!

This time, we'll introduce the flavors of Niigata, a city of gourmet delights. Many of these spots are close to the station, making it easy to stop by even while traveling.

[Niigata Kashimaya Onigiri Dokoro Hachiban]
🍙 The first floor is packed with Niigata and other seafood specialties, perfect for souvenirs. Enjoy lavishly filled onigiri at the restaurant on the second floor.

📍 2nd Floor, Niigata Kashimaya, 1367 Higashihorimaedori 8-bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, 951-8066
🚶 Approximately a 30-minute walk from Niigata Station
🚌 Approximately a 5-minute walk from the Furumachi or Honmachi bus stop
🕘 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed Sundays)

[MUSUBITEI Niigata Branch]
🍙 Open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, it's perfect for breakfast or dinner. Our rice balls, made with Niigata Koshihikari rice, are richly flavored and packed with a variety of toppings.

📍 1F, INPEX Niigata Building, 1-3-1 Higashi-Odori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture 950-0087
🚶 Approximately 3 minutes walk from Niigata Station
🕘 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Closed Sundays)

[Conveyor Belt Sushi Sado Benkei]
🍣 Fresh ingredients delivered directly from Sado are the specialty! Enjoy rare seasonal local fish at affordable prices, renowned for quality you wouldn't expect from a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. We also recommend pairing it with local sake.

📍 2F, Silver Hotel Building, BANDAI FOOD HALL, 1-3-30 Bandai, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture 950-0088
🚶 Approximately 10 minutes walk from Niigata Station
🕘 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

[Ramen Maniya Tsubame Branch]
🍜 This restaurant serves Tsubame-Sanjo ramen, one of Niigata's top five ramen styles. This addictive bowl features a rich, soy-sauce-based soup with back fat and thick noodles.

📍 2663 Omagari, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture 959-1263
🕘 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
🌟 Six locations in Niigata Prefecture (Shichikuyama, Nakayama, Daigakumae, Nagaoka Kawasaki, Meike Kamiyama, Tsubame)

[Pan-ya Alter]
🥖 A quiet shop tucked away on a street corner, offering a wide selection of carefully crafted breads made with natural yeast. From hard pastries to Danish pastries, they have a wide variety, and they're all delicious!

📍 697-1 Yorii-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture 951-8113
🕘 Monday-Friday 8:30-18:30 / Saturday 7:30-18:30 (Closed Sundays)

[Brain Bread]
🍞 A Niigata staple! A slightly sweet bun with a nostalgic flavor. If you see it at the supermarket, be sure to pick it up.

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