Besides sushi and maki, probably the first food you’ll ask for when you land in Japan will be ramen. With its hot and mouthwatering soup and noodles, you’ll surely ask for more. You can easily spot ramen shops near train stations, shopping districts, and even in along roads.
Here are some types of ramen you would like to add on your Japanese food bucketlist:
1. Shio Ramen
Shio literally translates to salt which describes the taste of the ramen and the Japanese love it that way. The broth is usually clear yellow, with chicken or pork as its base. Sea salt is added to produce a saltier taste along with nori or seaweed. Its toppings can range from pork, beef, bamboo, and even scallions. No wonder a lot of people is in love with this kind of ramen!
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2. Tonkotsu Ramen
The broth is white and thick, usually mixed with salt and soy sauce. Its consistency came from hours of boiling pork bones. There are even some places who boil the bones for 20 hours! Add in some ginger and egg and your Tonkotsu Ramen is good to go!
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3. Shoyu Ramen
Known for its clear brown broth made from beef or vegetables, shoyu ramen is the most common type of ramen you can find around Japan. Added with lots of soy sauce, the taste is known to be salty and savory at the same time. You can also opt to add spices to spice up your ramen. Topped with beef and vegetables, you’ll surely end up with a full stomach.
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4. Miso Ramen
Chicken or fish broth combined with miso is also a delicacy for the Japanese. Its thick broth produces a slight sweet flavor and the noodles? Very chewy and flavorful. You won’t go wrong with adding ground pork, onions, and corn atop of your miso ramen.
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Hungry yet? Why not slurp down these ramen now!
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