11 Must-Try Nagasaki Restaurants: Enjoy Turkish Rice, Seafood, and the City’s Unique Cross-Cultural Cuisine

Located inside the Hamamachi Arcade in Nagasaki City, “Bistro Bordeaux” is known as one of the original creators of “Turkish Rice.”
The signature dish is, of course, “Turkish Rice.” You’ll get pilaf, pork cutlet, and tomato sauce pasta, all topped with a special demi-glace sauce—Bordeaux’s unique style.

This is the oldest café in Kyushu, now run by the third-generation owner who continues its traditions.
The star dish here is "Turkish Rice," a classic soul food loved by Nagasaki locals. On weekends, people line up just to get a taste.
The hearty menu comes with salad and is served in the same style as always, both in flavor and presentation.

Located in Onoue-machi, Nagasaki, "Nicky Austin Nagasaki Ekimae" is a Western-style restaurant run by the salad shop "Nicky Austin," which opened in 1973.
The menu centers around "Turkish Rice" and offers a wide variety of dishes. There are also unique options, like their sizzling plate Turkish Rice with curry or chicken cutlet.

This restaurant is inside Dejima, a nationally designated historic site. It’s set in the historic Meiji-era building, the former Nagasaki Naigai Club. Here, you can enjoy Western-style dishes and sweets with a Nagasaki twist.
The most popular lunch item is Nagasaki’s famous "Turkish Rice." It’s a one-plate meal with pilaf, pork cutlet, and Napolitan spaghetti.
They use Nagasaki pork for the cutlet, and the pilaf is shaped like Dejima. That’s a special touch.

Seafood Market Mushigamaya is a casual eatery near Obama Onsen.
Its specialty is “jigoku-mushi,” a unique cooking style that uses hot spring steam. You can pick fresh seafood from the tanks and steam it yourself with fresh vegetables.
This method brings out the full flavor of the ingredients. The dishes are simple, but the taste really stands out.

Kaisen Ichiba Nagasaki Port Dejima Wharf Main Store is a seafood izakaya located inside Nagasaki Dejima Wharf.
It sits right by Nagasaki Port and serves up fresh local seafood. It’s a popular spot for tasting Nagasaki’s ocean flavors.
Most dishes feature seafood from Nagasaki, but sometimes you’ll also find tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe delivered straight from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market.

Enjoy freshly caught oysters while taking in the ocean view of the Kujukushima Islands, a rias coastline designated as a national park.
These oysters are small but packed with rich flavor and have no strong aftertaste.
The best season is from late October to mid-May. Outside of this period, they offer larger rock oysters.

Shikairou Chinese Restaurant is said to be the birthplace of champon and sara udon.
Their champon features plenty of fresh seafood from nearby waters and lots of seasonal vegetables.
The key to its flavor is the soup, made by slowly simmering whole chickens and pork bones.
The white, cloudy broth is full of umami and goes perfectly with their special thick noodles.

Nagasaki Wagyu Yakiniku Pure is a specialty yakiniku restaurant located near Shinchi Chinatown. The main focus here is “Nagasaki Wagyu,” known for its perfect balance of lean and marbled meat.
The signature dish is a platter packed with the best of Nagasaki Wagyu, including the special thick-cut loin steak.
You can enjoy the unique texture and sweetness of the fat from each cut of beef.

This popular spot has sold over 1.4 million Sasebo Burgers. Their pride is the Sasebo Burger, featuring a juicy patty made from Japanese beef and fluffy buns baked several times a day for the perfect texture.
Everything is homemade, including the rich tomato sauce that’s simmered to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

This restaurant specializes in “Lemon Steak,” a local dish that originated in Sasebo. The juicy steak is served with a Japanese-style lemon sauce.
The refreshing flavor pairs perfectly with rice.
After finishing the beef, add rice to the hot plate and mix it with the remaining sauce to enjoy every last drop.