Taiya

Taiya is a specialty restaurant in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, serving taimeshi, sea bream rice. It is located in the port town district of Mitsuhama. The restaurant operates out of the Mori Family Residence, a building designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. In this atmospheric setting, you can enjoy the flavors of the Mitsuhama district.

The menu offers just one set, the "Taimeshi Gozen." Its main dish, Mitsuhama Taimeshi, is a luxurious mixed rice dish made using only sea bream. It highlights the rich flavor of the fish and lets you enjoy the natural taste of the ingredients. The meal also comes with a variety of dishes, including sashimi of sea bream and seasonal fish, seasonal small side dishes, island hijiki seaweed, and jakoten fish cake. Local ingredients are used in the side dishes as well, giving you a chance to savor food culture unique to Ehime Prefecture.

The restaurant is housed in a two-story wooden traditional home built in 1929. Inside, it mainly features tatami seating in Japanese-style rooms, along with table seating and private rooms. Near the port, you can also find the boarding point for Mitsu no Watashi, a ferry boat service that has been operating for Approx. 500 years, and experience it when visiting the restaurant.