Ramen Experience

Ramen is now an internationally known Japanese food. Many visitors research all the best ramen shops before arriving in Japan. But have you ever thought about making ramen yourself?

What is Ramen

Ramen (ラーメン) is a noodle soup dish that was originally imported from China and has become one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Ramen restaurants, or ramen-ya, can be found in virtually every corner of the country and produce countless regional variations of this common noodle dish.

Ramen are also often featured on the menus of other restaurants that serve a wider range of dishes such as common eateries found at tourist sites, izakaya, family restaurants and food stalls. Hot ramen dishes can also be purchased around the clock at convenience stores and at some vending machines.

Popular Ramen Types

Ramen are typically categorized according to their soup base, although variations that combine the different bases are not uncommon. The main types of soup are:

Shoyu
Shoyu ramen soup is a clear, brown broth flavored with soy sauce (shoyu). The soup is usually made of chicken broth but often contains other meats such as pork, beef or fish depending on the region. Shoyu ramen is the most common type of ramen and is usually what is served when the menu does not specify a specific type of soup.
Shio
Shio ramen soup is a light, clear broth seasoned with salt. It is typically made from chicken broth, but may also be flavored with other meats such as pork.
Miso
Miso ramen soup is flavored with soybean paste (miso), resulting in a thick, brown soup with a rich, complex flavor. The style originated in Hokkaido where the long cold winters spurred the need for a heartier type of ramen soup, but it has spread to the point where it can be found pretty much anywhere in Japan.
Tonkotsu
Particularly popular around Kyushu, tonkotsu ramen is made of pork bones which have been boiled down until they dissolve into a cloudy white broth. The thick, creamy soup is also often flavored with chicken broth and pork fat.

Ramen Experiences

Ramen Related attractions
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum The Ramen Museum introduces the history of ramen and features about a dozen ramen stores with regional flavors from across Japan in a setting of Tokyo in the 1950s, the time when ramen gained popularity. Visitors can sample small servings of the various types of ramen.
Cup Noodles Museum This museum follows the history of instant noodles with interactive exhibits, modern art and hands on experiences. For a small fee you can design your own cup noodles or make ramen noodles from scratch (reservations required). There is also a food court serving noodle dishes from around the world.
Ganso(original) Ramen Yokocho is the famous original "ramen alley" in Susukino, Sapporo. The alleyway is narrow and contains about a dozen or so ramen shops that you can visit and eat your ramen.
Ramen Making Class

Ramen is one of the most popular Japanese dishes worldwide, and now numbers of Ramen making classes are held in some big city in Japan. They offering unique cooking experiences. Some of the Ramen cooking classes offers Ramen making from scratch including making noodle dough based on original recipes, and some include Gyoza making, which is a dumpling filled with pork and vegetables and a significant side dish served with Ramen noodles. You can learn how to make an authentic Ramen!

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