◇A dish where you can cultivate the flavor by yourself

Morioka Jya-jya noodle is eaten by adjusting the meat miso, vinegar, chili oil, and garlic. Therefore, even the dish is provided by same restaurant, the tastes are completely different depending on the person.

◇One of Morioka's Three Great Noodles

Alongside Wanko Soba and Morioka Reimen, it's one of the “Morioka Three Great Noodles.” It's also popular with tourists from outside the prefecture.

◇The Texture of the Noodles is Key

Characterized by flat, chewy noodles similar to udon, a traditional Japanese noodle, where the noodles cling well to the meat and miso.

◇The Culture of “Chitan-tan”

A unique finishing style found rarely elsewhere in Japan. People crack an egg into the empty bowl and add the cooking broth to drink. It reflects the Tohoku spirit of not wasting food.

-“Create Your Own Jya-jya Noodles” Workshop-

1. Experience the process of hand-stretching flat noodles

2. Make minced pork miso (stir-fry miso, pork, and aromatic vegetables)

3. Vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and ginger are provided at the table to experiment with flavor variations

4. Finally, experience making “Chitan-tan”

→Participants complete and take home their own “Jajamen Recipe”

When I visited Morioka for sightseeing, I enjoyed eating this noodle because I heard that Jya-Jya noodle is one of the third famous noodles in Morioka.

Before eating them, I just thought that it was just one of the Ramen, but surprisingly, the flavor and texture of the noodles were very unique and special. It was really tastier than I expected, and I would love to try them again when I visit Morioka again!!!!

-Nanoha Okada

(Interviewed on December 9, 2025)