Japanese Ramen Styles
Yamagata Akayu Karamiso ramen【Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen】
【Overview: Easy-to-Understand Introduction】 Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen is a local ramen specialty originating in the Akayu area of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It features a rich miso-based soup blended with chili peppers and spices, creating a “spicy miso tare” (seasoning) that warms you to the core. Beloved by locals and tourists alike, this ramen […]
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Kitakata Ramen [Traditional Japanese Ramen]
【A Brief Overview】 Kitakata Ramen is a regional ramen specialty originating from Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Its defining features are its “flat, thick noodles” and “light soy sauce-based broth.” Known as a part of the city’s breakfast culture, it is so beloved by locals that it’s not uncommon to see long lines at […]
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Miso Ramen[Traditional Japanese Ramen]
[Overview for Easy Understanding]Miso ramen is one of the iconic styles of Japanese ramen culture. Characterized by a rich broth made with fermented soybean paste, or “miso,” it offers a creamy and deeply flavorful taste. The “Sapporo ramen” style, which originated and developed in Hokkaido, is synonymous with miso ramen, featuring thick noodles, stir-fried vegetables, […]
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Tonkotsu Ramen[Traditional Japanese Ramen]
Tonkotsu Ramen: A Rich and Creamy Japanese Ramen StyleTonkotsu ramen is a type of Japanese ramen characterized by its white, cloudy broth made by simmering pork bones over a long period. This slow-cooking process extracts the rich umami and collagen from the bones, resulting in a thick, creamy, and flavorful soup. Originating in the Kyushu […]
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Yokohama IEKEI-Ramen[Ramen changed the history of ramen in Japan]
First, let us briefly introduce “Iekei Ramen” (家系ラーメン) in a way that is easy for people from overseas to understand. Iekei Ramen is a style of ramen that originated in Yokohama, Japan. It is characterized by its rich, thick “pork bone soy sauce” (tonkotsu shoyu) broth and thick, straight noodles. Typical toppings include spinach, seaweed, […]
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