Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Ehime region.

Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Ehime region.
When visiting the Ehime region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.

Table of Contents

Pawpaw
Senzanki
Fukumen
Jakoten
Tai Somen
Uwajima Sea Bream Rice
Ebi Ten
Goshiki Somen
Tachiuo Maki (Grilled Beltfish Rolls)
Imabari Yakitori

No.1

Pawpaw

The rare fruit of Ehime: the "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), while its flesh and seeds are similar to th...

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No.2

Senzanki

The origin of Japanese fried chicken from Imabari

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 fried chicken. This dish features jui...

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No.3

Fukumen

A festive dish that symbolizes the four seasons

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 konjac yam, a crop that thrived even duri...

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No.4

Jakoten

Perfect as a snack for kids or a delightful pairing with drinks

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, including their skins and bones, into a paste ...

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No.5

Tai Somen

An elegant dish featuring sea bream swimming through white waves

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 the sea bream is used as a dipping sauc...

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No.6

Uwajima Sea Bream Rice

A famous dish from Imabari, Matsuyama, and surrounding areas

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 bream rice), you might picture rice coo...

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No.7

Ebi Ten

Lightly crispy and flavorful, savoring the bounty of the sea — Ehime's 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 shrimp called "Jakoebi," freshly caught fro...

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No.8

Goshiki Somen

Beautifully colored somen noodles made with natural ingredients

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 and crafted by hand-stretching, these nood...

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No.9

Tachiuo Maki (Grilled Beltfish Rolls)

A flavorful and aromatic grilled delight from Ehime – perfect as a meal or a snack!

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 fish caught in the nearby seas. Known f...

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No.10

Imabari Yakitori

Grilled chicken cooked on a hot iron plate without skewers

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 boldly pressed and grilled flat on a large ...

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