Shiroishi noodles (shiroishi umen)
Michinoku Miyagi's specialty noodlesShiroishi noodles (shiroishi umen) introduction
Shiroishi noodles (shiroishi umen) are a local specialty produced in Shiroishi, Miyagi prefecture. The length of the noodles is as short as 9 centimeters, and it has a unique texture. Also, it is one size thicker than normal somen, so you can feel the taste of the noodles firmly. When making somen noodles, cooking oil is used to prevent dryness, but Shiraishi Onmen does not use oil. It is said that this manufacturing method began about 400 years ago when a son who was worried about his father suffering from a stomach was taught by a traveling monk and made it. It was named “Uichimen” in honor of the warm feelings of his dutiful son.
Related videos
Other information
- NameShiroishi noodles (shiroishi umen)
- Area Miyagi
- Kind of food Soba & Udon
Miyagi Other recommended dishes
Fish squirt
Miyagi
pimp
Miyagi
Harako rice
Miyagi
Miyagi specialty beef tongue
Miyagi
Miyagi Zundamochi
Miyagi
Shark fin ramen
Miyagi
Soba & Udonrelated dishes
Thin udon
Hiroshima
Gomadashi udon
Oita
Bukkake udon
Kagawa
Hida soba
Gifu
MIWA Somen
Nara
Yamagata soba
Yamagata
Kind of food
Tenpura Sushi Ramen Seafood Soba & Udon Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki Bento & Onigiri Don dish Nabe dish Yakitori & Kusiyaki Meat dish Local cuisine