Japanese Noodles: Tantanmen vs Tanmen vs Ramen
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup originating from the noodle dish called “Nankin Soba (南京そば)” that was eaten in Chinatowns founded in the ports of Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hakodate, and so on in the...
Category: Noodles
What exactly is Stamina Ramen?
Yesterday, I got a cup of instant ramen “Cup Noodle Big Stamina Shoyu Ramen” newly released by Nissin recently. Actually, until then, I assumed “Stamina Ramen (スタミナラーメン)” is a Shoyu or soy sauce flavored...
Peyang Yakisoba Real Tonkotsu Max Instant Noodle
A while ago, when I was shopping at a supermarket near my house, I came across an interesting instant Yakisoba noodle cup with an appealing name. As you may know, Yakisoba is one of...
The Difference: Tonkatsu Ramen vs Tonkotsu Ramen
As you know, ramen is a noodle soup dish that represents Japan and in recent years instant ramen has been a staple in homes in many countries. Ramen comes in many different types and...
Sura Tanmen Instant Noodles from Myojo Chukazanmai
Today, I got a cup of instant ramen from Myojo’s Chukazanmai line. Incidentally, “Chukazanmai (中華三昧)” is one of the company’s signature instant ramen brands, along with “Charumera (チャルメラ)“. Myojo Chukazanmai Akasaka Eirin Suratan-Men Actually,...
How to Make Japanese Oil Noodles with Taberu Rayu Chili Oil
When you hear Japanese oil noodles, you might suppose that the noodle dish is greasy or oily. But what I introduce here, “Abura Soba (油そば)”, literally meaning “oil noodles” in Japanese, is not oily...
The Difference: Somen vs Udon Noodles
When it comes to the noodles commonly eaten during the summer season in Japan, “Somen (そうめん)” is most often enjoyed in many Japanese households, where the noodles are chilled and typically served in a...
How to Make “Abura Soba” with Packaged Instant Ramen
“Abura Soba (油そば)”, literally meaning “oil noodles” in Japanese, is a type of ramen that is popular in Japan. Unlike ordinary ramen noodle soup, Abura Soba is a dish with no broth consisting of wheat...
