Oarai Winter Specialty: Monkfish Hot Pot
Known as “fugu in the west, monkfish in the east,” monkfish is a signature taste of winter.
Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, is especially famous as the home of monkfish hot pot—an essential winter tradition as the cold deepens.
From its mild, refined flesh to the distinct textures and rich flavors of its skin and liver, monkfish lets you enjoy a variety of tastes in one dish.
Packed with collagen and deep umami, a warming pot shared around the table gently heats you through to the core.
If you visit Oarai in winter, this is a seasonal local delicacy not to be missed.
Savor the profound flavor of monkfish—at its best in the cold season—to your heart’s content.






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