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Right in front of Dogo Onsen (hot spring)! Tuck into the “Jyako-ten” (Jyako-fish paste tempura) in front of the shop.
Tanimoto Kamaboko-ten is a long-standing Kamaboko shop established in 1916. Traditional techniques had been inherited by craftsmen with a first class in the national qualification as a fish paste product manufacturing technician. Currently, it has expanded to multiple shops, and the Dogo shop is located in front of Dogo Onsen. It specializes in take-away food, and many tourists can be seen tucking into the hot food whilst on the go.
The popular product is “Jyako-ten”, which has been established as a rustic souvenir of Ehime. Jyako-ten is a “fried Kamaboko”, which is a locally caught small fish ground into paste including skin and bone, shaped flat using a wood frame and fried in rapeseed oil. Because it is made from bone and skin, it is rich in nutrients such as calcium. It has a soft chewiness, unique flavor and an addictive grainy texture from the small bones. It is delicious, not only freshly fried, but also when reheated with 2-3 drops of soy sauce.
“Jyako Katsu” is also popular. It is croquette-like, made by adding carrots and onions to the Jyako-ten fish paste and breaded with panko.
Jyako-ten
Jyako Katsu
Jyako Katsu Rice Burger
Some reviews are AI-translated.
When visiting Ehime, I highly recommend trying the local fish cakes. Tanimoto Kamaboko-ten makes a variety of fish cakes from fresh fish paste. Once grilled or heated, the fish flavor becomes richer, with a lightly charred exterior and a springy, tender texture. This type of fish cake comes from the food culture of the Seto Inland Sea coast, where fish are abundant. In the past, people ground fresh fish into paste and processed it to make it easier to preserve and to make full use of the catch. Today, it comes in many flavors and is one of Ehime's most representative local foods.
Traditional fish paste snacks paired with draft beer make for an amazing combo. 👍
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