Ramen Audio Guide
Few dishes inspire as much devotion in Japan as a steaming bowl of ramen. Born from Chinese noodle cooking, shaped by postwar street stalls and instant packets, ramen has grown into a beloved national food with fiercely…
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Welcome to the World of Ramen
Welcome to the world of ramen. A steaming bowl. In a broth of amber, or milky white, yellow noodles rest, crowned with melting slices of pork, a soft-simmered egg, and bright green onion. One sip warms you from your very core — ramen is now called one of the national dishes of Japan. For the people of Japan, it is a reliable friend, always there when you're a little hungry, on the way home from work, or late into the night. For travelers, the sheer depth of it — flavors that change from shop to shop and region to region — becomes one of the joys of the journey. Soy, miso, salt, tonkotsu — even the broth alone opens into endless variety. But you may find it surprising to learn that the roots of this most Japanese of dishes came from across the sea. For a little while, let's trace the story held within this single bowl together. Let's begin with where ramen came from, and how it became a taste of Japan — its history.
What you'll hear on site
- The History of Ramen ¥200 · 7 days
- Types of Ramen ¥200 · 7 days
- Regional Ramen ¥200 · 7 days
- When Do Japanese People Eat Ramen? ¥200 · 7 days
- How to Eat Ramen and Its Etiquette ¥200 · 7 days
- Ordering and Enjoying Ramen ¥200 · 7 days
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