Ishikawa Prefecture offers not only fresh seafood, but also many local soul foods such as Kanazawa Curry and No. 8 Ramen! We have introduced some of them in our Hokuriku News section, so please take a look at them!
This time, we would like to introduce "Hanton Rice," a Western-style dish said to have originated in Kanazawa.
Hanton Rice is ketchup rice topped with a half-boiled egg, fried white fish or shrimp, and ketchup and tartar sauce. The toppings, sauce, and the degree to which the eggs are cooked vary from restaurant to restaurant. The same "Hanton Rice" is very different! The unfamiliar word "hanton" is said to have been coined from the Hungarian word "han" and the French word "ton," meaning tuna, as there is a dish similar to hanton in Hungary. It is said to have originated as a makanai dish for employees who were busy in the kitchen and wanted to be able to eat all the food and rice in one dish even in a short period of time! When it comes to Hanton Rice, this is the place to go! Grill Otsuka" is a popular restaurant where you have to wait in line. As the menu says, even a small portion is so hearty that you may wonder, "Is it really a small portion? The Hanton Rice is so hearty that even a small portion is not really a small portion, as the menu says. It is a junky delicacy with plenty of ketchup and homemade tartar sauce! Grill Otsuka exterior Homemade tartar sauce is plentiful! There are many other restaurants in the city where you can enjoy Hanton Rice! Please come and taste it!
Location
2-9-15 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Access
Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo, and walk 5 minutes.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
