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Wanko Soba (Morioka)

"Wanko" is a dialect that refers to a wooden bowl. In areas such as Morioka and Hanamaki, there was a custom of serving soba to entertain guests. The only way to serve freshly boiled food to a large number of customers at once is to serve it in small portions in bowls. This etiquette is said to be the origin of Wanko Soba. The reason why you are forced to refill your plate as soon as you finish eating is a courtesy of hospitality towards guests, which is called ``otebachi.'' ``Wanko Soba'' is a playful dish where the waitstaff throws soba noodles in one after another while shouting ``Hai, Dokkoi. The greeting "Gochisousama" is not understood there. The food is served until the bowl is covered.

Morioka Jajamen (Morioka City)

Morioka Jajamen is boiled piping hot noodles topped with meat miso. Add seasonings such as garlic, ginger, chili oil, and vinegar to the cucumber and green onion ingredients according to your preference and mix. It is said to have its roots in the Chinese dish ``Chow Sauce Noodles,'' which has been adapted into an Iwate style. After eating, we recommend making ``Chicken Tang Tang'' by cracking the egg into the bowl and adding the boiling water along with a small amount of meat miso.

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