How to pronounce Morioka reimen

Morioka reimen is written 盛岡冷麺 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /moɾioka ɾeːmeɴ/. In plain English letters that is moh-ree-OH-kah RAY-men, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Morioka reimen?

Morioka reimen is a noodle dish of Japan. Where it comes from: Morioka, Iwate. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, beef and vegetables. It tastes spicy, sour and fresh.

Where Morioka reimen comes from

Morioka reimen is one of 65 signature dishes of Japan on this map. See all dishes from Morioka.

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