{"id":119,"date":"2026-09-10T07:51:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:16:57","slug":"ramen%e3%80%8e%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%80%8f","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/?page_id=119","title":{"rendered":"Ramen\u300e\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u300f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/huyen-bui-NHEL1M1Cv-A-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem;font-size:clamp(1.648rem, 1.648rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.807), 2.8rem);font-weight:700\">What is Ramen?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:3rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.275), 1.05rem);\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Japanese Ramen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">What is Ramen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish made with wheat noodles served in a flavorful soup, usually with toppings such as sliced pork, green onions, bamboo shoots, or a soft-boiled egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">There are many different styles of ramen in Japan. The soup, noodles, toppings, and even the way ramen is served can vary from region to region and from shop to shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">Different Ramen Broths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">There are countless ramen variations in Japan, but these are some of the most common styles you may see on a menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;line-height:1.8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Shoyu Ramen\uff08\u91a4\u6cb9\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Soy sauce-based ramen with a savory, umami-rich flavor. It can range from light to quite rich depending on the shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shio Ramen\uff08\u5869\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Salt-based ramen, often lighter and cleaner in flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miso Ramen\uff08\u5473\u564c\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Miso-based ramen with a deeper and richer flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tonkotsu Ramen\uff08\u8c5a\u9aa8\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Ramen made with pork bone broth, often creamy, rich, and cloudy in appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fish &amp; Seafood-Based Ramen<\/strong> \u2014 Some ramen uses ingredients such as niboshi\uff08\u716e\u5e72\u3057\uff09, dried sardines, seafood, or shellfish to create a distinctive broth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">There\u2019s no single \u201cbest\u201d ramen to start with. Your favorite may simply depend on your taste, so trying different styles is part of the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">Ramen Noodles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">The noodles are another important part of ramen. They can differ in thickness, shape, and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;line-height:1.8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Thin noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium or thick noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straight noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curly or wavy noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">Some ramen shops also let you choose the firmness of your noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">Regional Ramen in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">One of the best things about ramen in Japan is how much it changes from region to region. Local ingredients, soup styles, noodles, and cooking methods have created many regional varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fb99a2f0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Sapporo Ramen\uff08\u672d\u5e4c\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09 \u2014 Hokkaido<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Hokkaido\u2019s famous miso ramen, often served with medium-thick wavy noodles. Butter, sweet corn, and vegetables are common toppings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_7654-scaled-e1788686166710.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Hakata Ramen\uff08\u535a\u591a\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09 \u2014 Fukuoka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">A famous Fukuoka style of tonkotsu ramen, known for its thin straight noodles and cloudy pork-bone broth. Some shops offer kaedama\uff08\u66ff\u3048\u7389\uff09, or extra noodles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fb99a2f0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5651-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Kitakata Ramen\uff08\u559c\u591a\u65b9\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09 \u2014 Fukushima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">A regional ramen from Fukushima, known for its broad, flattened, wavy noodles. Shoyu-based soup is common.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5868-scaled-e1788688072970.jpeg 1626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Hiyashi Ramen\uff08\u51b7\u3084\u3057\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09 \u2014 Yamagata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">A Yamagata specialty of chilled ramen served in a cold soy sauce-based broth. It is especially popular during Japan&#8217;s hot summers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fb99a2f0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5552-1-scaled-e1788687487716.jpeg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Tokyo Ramen\uff08\u6771\u4eac\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09 \u2014 Tokyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Tokyo has a long history of shoyu ramen, often made with a dashi-rich soup and toppings such as chashu, menma, green onions, and nori.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a1777c0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0872-scaled-e1788686437437.jpeg 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"border-left-color:#d9c7a3;border-left-width:4px;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-left:12px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Toyama Black Ramen\uff08\u5bcc\u5c71\u30d6\u30e9\u30c3\u30af\uff09\u2014 Toyama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">A Toyama specialty known for its very dark, strongly flavored shoyu-based soup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:3.5rem\"><strong>More regional ramen coming soon \u2192<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">Popular Ramen Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">You may also come across different ramen styles that are known for their distinctive way of preparing and serving ramen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Yokohama Iekei Ramen\uff08\u6a2a\u6d5c\u5bb6\u7cfb\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 A rich style of ramen associated with Yokohama, usually combining a pork-and-chicken broth with a shoyu-based sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jiro-style Ramen\uff08\u4e8c\u90ce\u7cfb\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong> \u2014 Known for very generous portions, thick noodles, and abundant toppings such as bean sprouts and pork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_0687-scaled-e1788686691428.jpeg 1493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Yokohama Iekei Ramen\uff08\u6a2a\u6d5c\u5bb6\u7cfb\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6872-scaled-e1788686741607.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Jiro-style Ramen\uff08\u4e8c\u90ce\u7cfb\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\uff09<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">Common Ramen Toppings &amp; Condiments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Ramen toppings vary from shop to shop, but these are some of the ingredients you may commonly see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;line-height:1.8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Chashu\uff08\u30c1\u30e3\u30fc\u30b7\u30e5\u30fc\uff09 \u2014 sliced braised or roasted pork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menma\uff08\u30e1\u30f3\u30de\uff09 \u2014 seasoned bamboo shoots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ajitama\uff08\u5473\u7389\uff09 \u2014 seasoned soft-boiled egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nori\uff08\u6d77\u82d4\uff09 \u2014 dried seaweed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naruto\uff08\u30ca\u30eb\u30c8\uff09 \u2014 fish cake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green onions\uff08\u306d\u304e\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bean sprouts\uff08\u3082\u3084\u3057\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood ear mushrooms\uff08\u304d\u304f\u3089\u3052\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach\uff08\u307b\u3046\u308c\u3093\u8349\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn and butter \u2014 especially common with some Hokkaido-style ramen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pickled ginger\uff08\u7d05\u751f\u59dc\uff09 \u2014 often served with Hakata-style ramen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">Some ramen shops also have seasonings on the table, such as pepper, vinegar, chili oil, or garlic, so you can adjust the flavor as you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">How to Order Ramen in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8\">Many ramen shops in Japan use a ticket vending machine instead of taking your order at the table. This can feel confusing at first, especially when the machine is only in Japanese!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2e2c90 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;margin-top:1.5rem;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:700\">\u2460 Find the Ticket Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Look for a ticket vending machine near the entrance. Some machines accept cash only, while others also accept cards or electronic payments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.3rem;margin-bottom:0.3rem;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.739), 1.4rem);\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-43de5a3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;margin-top:0.8rem;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:700\">\u2461 Choose Your Ramen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Choose the ramen you want, then select any additional toppings, drinks, or side dishes if available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.3rem;margin-bottom:0.3rem;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.739), 1.4rem);\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-43de5a3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;margin-top:0.8rem;margin-bottom:0.8rem;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:700\">\u2462 Pay and Take Your Ticket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Insert your payment, press the button for your order, and take your ticket and change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.3rem;margin-bottom:0.3rem;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.739), 1.4rem);\">\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd3b4c8e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e5ded2;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f7f3ec;margin-top:0.8rem;margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.704), 1.35rem);font-weight:700\">\u2463 Give Your Ticket to the Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Hand your ticket to the staff and find a seat. Your ramen will usually be prepared while you wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:3.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);font-weight:700\">My Tip for First-Time Ramen Eaters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;line-height:1.8\">Don\u2019t decide what you like after trying just one bowl. Ramen can taste completely different depending on the region, restaurant, soup, and noodles. If you have the chance, try a few different styles and find your own favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;margin-bottom:2rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.353), 1.1rem);font-weight:600\">Enjoy a local ramen experience in Japan! \ud83c\udf5c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Ramen? A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Japanese Ramen What is Ramen? 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