Izakaya Donan Norin Suisanbu has made preparations that are sure to please many Studio Ghibli fans who come to Aichi Prefecture, as they released a full menu that recreates Studio Ghibli’s delectable dishes.
Starting October 11, Donan Norin Suisanbu will be offering their new “Studio Ghibli Recreation” menu. The new menu offers a perfect real-life recreation of the most popular Studio Ghibli dishes that appeared in the anime.
Studio Ghibli Dishes Menu at Donan Norin Suisanbu
The full menu is a dream come true for Ghibli fans. Particularly those who have long admired how delicious the Giant Animation Studios, led by legendary director Hayao Miyazaki, can look. Here’s a sneak peek at each dish from each of the Studio Ghibli films:
- Ponyo: Ham ramen served to Ponyo and Sōsuke
- Spirited Away: The mysterious jelly-like food that Chihiro’s father eats at the diner.
- Princess Mononoke: Miso flavored Ojiya rice porridge, which Ashitaka eats in the village.
- Howl’s Moving Castle: Bacon and eggs cooked by Calcifer for Sophie and Mark.
- My Neighbor Totoro: Satsuki’s bento lunch
- Kiki’s Delivery Service: Kiki’s Herring and pumpkin pie.
- Castle in the Sky: Fried egg bun (often called Laputa bun in Japan) that Pazu and Sheeta eat.
- The Wind Rises: Siberian pastries eaten by Jiro.
- Castle of Cagliostro: Lupine’s favorite meatball spaghetti.
This is the Most Interesting Part Yet!
Of greatest interest to Studio Ghibli’s fans is the opportunity to eat the food that Chihiro’s father had in Spirited Away. The origin of this dish has been the source of much speculation over the years. It was popularly assumed to be based on Taiwanese street food Ba-Wan. However, the former Studio Ghibli director and animator surprised fans when he revealed what the actual dish was.
The Izakaya hasn’t said exactly which theory they’re following either. Nevertheless, they must have reinvented the gelatinous and meaty dish in good form.
Written by Kartini Kannan
