太平燕たいぴーえん

noun

Kumamoto-style vermicelli soup

A local specialty of Kumamoto, consisting of a clear broth with vermicelli noodles, vegetables, and often a boiled egg. The name derives from Chinese 太平燕 (tàipíngyàn), but the dish itself is a Japanese adaptation.

from Chinese tàipíngyàn

• 熊くま本もとに来きたら、太平燕たいぴーえんを食たべてみてください。

  When you come to Kumamoto, please try the vermicelli soup.

• この店みせの太平燕たいぴーえんは春はる雨さめがたっぷり入はいっている。

  This restaurant's vermicelli soup has plenty of glass noodles.