also: けーふぁん
seasoned chicken rice bowl; Keihan
A regional dish from Kagoshima and Okinawa consisting of seasoned chicken, rice, pickles, and other toppings, often served with broth.
I want to try authentic Keihan in Kagoshima.
The Keihan at this restaurant has tender chicken and a rich broth.
Standard kanji spelling for this regional dish.
Katakana spelling reflecting the Okinawan pronunciation; used in menus and local contexts.
The name 鶏飯 literally means 'chicken rice'. The reading けいはん is the on'yomi, while ケーファン reflects the Okinawan pronunciation. The dish is a local specialty of Kagoshima and Okinawa.