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Ramen — traditional dish from Tokyo, Japan
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy

Ramen

How to order / say it
Say it ラーメン — [rah-muhn]
Order I would like some ramen, please.
Locally ラーメンをお願いします。
Say locally

Wheat noodles in a savory broth with toppings.

Why try it?

Ramen represents Tokyo's innovative spirit, blending local tastes with Chinese origins. Each bowl is a soul-warming experience, often varying by neighborhood.

How it tastes

The broth is rich and savory, with flavors ranging from soy sauce to miso. The noodles are springy, toppings include chashu pork, bamboo shoots, and scallions.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Ramen was introduced in Japan in the late 19th century. By the 20th century, Tokyo ramen stalls flourished, each perfecting their own take on this comforting dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g ramen noodles
  • 🥩 500 ml pork broth
  • 🥩 100 g chashu pork
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
  • 🥕 50 g bamboo shoots
  • 🧄 30 g scallions

Method

  1. 1 Boil noodles until al dente.
  2. 2 Heat the pork broth and add soy sauce.
  3. 3 Place noodles in a bowl, and pour broth over them.
  4. 4 Add chashu pork and toppings, then serve.

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