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...
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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...
Instant noodles / Noodles / Product introduction / Trivia
by Tomo · Published February 14, 2021 · Last modified February 17, 2021
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...
Instant noodles / Noodles / Product introduction
by Tomo · Published December 16, 2020 · Last modified December 17, 2020
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Instant noodles / Noodles / Product introduction / Trivia
by Tomo · Published June 19, 2020 · Last modified June 28, 2020
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...
Instant noodles / Noodles / Recipes
by Tomo · Published February 13, 2020 · Last modified February 23, 2021
“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...
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I'm Tomo, a Japanese blogger living in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. For the purpose of enriching your life, I would like to introduce things about Japan on this blog, especially unique Japanese products, cooking recipes, cultures, and facts and trivia.