Regional cuisine of Ehime region

Ehime
Tai Somen
Ehime Soba & Udon

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...

Ehime
Ebi Ten
Ehime Tenpura

Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten (えび天, Ebi Ten) is a beloved traditional dish from the Toyo region of Ehime Prefecture, stretching from Niihama to Kawanoe. Crafted using small shr...

Ehime
Fukumen

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...

Ehime
Tachiuo Maki (Grilled Beltfish Rolls)
Ehime Seafood

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...

Ehime
Hakata Salt Ramen
Ehime Ramen

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...

Ehime
Goshiki Somen
Ehime Soba & Udon

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...

Ehime
Senzanki
Ehime Tenpura

Senzanki

Senzanki (せんざんき) is a local specialty from the Imabari area in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, and it is said to be the origin of Japan's beloved ...

Ehime
Uwajima Sea Bream Rice
Ehime Don dish

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...

Ehime
Imabari Yakitori

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...

Ehime
Yakibuta Egg Rice

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 ...

Ehime
Jakoten
Ehime Tenpura

Jakoten

Jakoten (じゃこ天, Jakoten) is a traditional dish from the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture, made by grinding small fish caught along the Ehime coast, includ...

Ehime
Pawpaw

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...

Ehime
Yawatahama Champon
Ehime Ramen

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...