noun
uumen noodles; Miyagi-style sōmen without added oil
A regional specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. Unlike regular sōmen, it is made without oil and is often served in a warm broth, especially in winter.
See also: 素麺 (そうめん)
宮城県の名物、温麺を食べてみたい。
I want to try uumen, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture.
冬は温かい汁に入れた温麺が美味しい。
In winter, uumen served in warm broth is delicious.
Sōmen are thin wheat noodles, often served cold. Uumen is a type of sōmen made without oil, typically eaten warm in broth, and is a specialty of Miyagi.
The name likely derives from the reading of the kanji 温 (warm) combined with 麺 (noodles), reflecting its common serving style. The exact historical origin is uncertain.