Regional cuisine of Ehime region
Tai Somen
Tai Somen (鯛そうめん) is a luxurious dish where a whole simmered sea bream is served atop boiled somen noodles on a large plate. The rich broth from cooking...
Fukumen
Fukumen (ふくめん, Fukumen) is said to have originated as a ceremonial dish in the Uwajima domain. Its main ingredient, konjac (konnyaku), is made from the k...
Tachiuo Maki (Grilled Beltfish Rolls)
Tachiuo Maki (太刀魚巻, Grilled Beltfish Rolls) is a local specialty dish from Uwajima City in Ehime Prefecture that features fresh beltfish, a sleek, silver...
Hakata Salt Ramen
Hakata Salt Ramen (伯方の塩ラーメン, Hakata no Shio Ramen) is an original creation by Sanwa. Unlike typical salt-based ramen, this dish is crafted with Hakat...
Goshiki Somen
Goshiki Somen (五色そうめん, Goshiki somen) is a beloved specialty of Matsuyama, enjoyed since the Edo period. Made with carefully selected wheat flour an...
Uwajima Sea Bream Rice
Uwajima Sea Bream Rice (宇和島鯛めし, Uwajima taimeshi) is a specialty dish from the Uwajima region of Ehime Prefecture. When you think of “taimeshi” (sea...
Imabari Yakitori
Yakitori is typically skewered and grilled over charcoal flames, but Imabari Yakitori (今治焼き鳥) offers a unique twist. Instead of using skewers, it is bol...
Yakibuta Egg Rice
Yakibuta Egg Rice (焼豚玉子飯) is a simple yet satisfying dish featuring tender slices of roasted pork (char siu) and a soft-cooked sunny-side-up egg atop a ...
Pawpaw
Pawpaw (ポポー, Pawpaw) is a fruit native to North America, belonging to the Annonaceae family. Its appearance resembles an akebi (chocolate vine fruit), whi...
Yawatahama Champon
Yawatahama Champon is a local gourmet dish that has long been loved locally as the soul food of Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is a port town in Yawat...
