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Hiroshima Tsukemen
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Hiroshima tsukemen in which noodles chilled in ice water and boiled vegetables are eaten with a spicy dipping sauce flavored with chili pepper and chili oil.
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- Main ingredients
- Chinese-style noodles, chashu pork, cabbage, cucumber, green onion, boiled egg, soy sauce, chili pepper, chili oil, vinegar, sesame
- History and origin
- Its prototype is said to be the "reimen" of a Chinese restaurant that opened in Hiroshima City in 1954, in which noodles were dipped in a spicy cold broth mixed with ichimi chili pepper, sesame oil, and vinegar. Specialty shops under the name "tsukemen" appeared from around 1985, and around 2001 it became known nationwide following remarks by a celebrity.
- When it is eaten
- It is served at restaurants in and around Hiroshima City. It was originally a summer-only "reimen," but it is said to have spread after a shop where it could be eaten year-round opened in 1985.
- How it is eaten
- Cold noodles served with cabbage, green onion, and other vegetables are dipped in a fiery dipping sauce. Chili pepper, sesame, chili oil, and vinegar on the table can be added to adjust the heat to taste, and some shops let you choose the spiciness.
Sources
- 広島つけ麺 | 【公式】広島県の観光旅行情報サイト Dive! Hiroshima · Tourism organization · Source checked 2026-10-12
- 広島つけ麺 - Wikipedia · Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-10-12
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