noun
substantiality; fillingness; heft
Describes a meal or food that feels satisfyingly substantial, hearty, or filling. Often used in the pattern 食べ応え(が|の)ある.
See also: 食べで (たべで)
このラーメンは麺が太くて食べ応えがある。
This ramen has thick noodles and is very filling.
サラダだけでは食べ応えが足りない。
A salad alone isn't substantial enough.
Similar meaning, but 食べで is less common and slightly more colloquial.
Compound of 食べ (stem of 食べる, 'to eat') + 応え ('response, effect').