Miso Nikomi Udon: Nagoya’s Specialty Noodle Soup
Have you ever heard of “Nagoya Meshi (名古屋めし)”? As you may know, “Nagoya (名古屋)” is the capital of Aichi Prefecture in Japan, while the latter word “Meshi (めし)” has a meaning of “dish”. From...
Category: Noodles
Tokoroten: Japanese Summer Seaweed Jelly Noodles
As previously written, we Japanese sometimes enjoy Kuzukiri (葛切り) noodles as a refreshing dessert during the hot summer months. And in addition, what I introduce here, Tokoroten (ところてん), is also a traditional Japanese noodle that becomes a...
Kurume Ramen: The Origin of Tonkotsu Ramen
Do you know “Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂)”? Ippudo is a Japanese ramen chain with branches overseas, which offers Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, or Hakata-style pork bone broth noodle soup, simply called “Hakata Ramen (博多ラーメン)”. Hakata Ramen,...
Japan’s 3 Best Udon Noodle Brands
Ramen, soba, and udon are noodle dishes that represent Japan. These are not only widely enjoyed in Japan but also fairly well-recognized overseas. Among them, in terms of udon, have you ever heard that...
Kumamoto Ramen: A Regional Tonkotsu Ramen in Japan
When it comes to Tonkotsu Ramen, Hakata Ippudo and Ichiran are the most popular ramen chains offering pork bone broth ramen. As you may know, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, Sapporo Miso Ramen, and Kitakata Ramen are...
Taiwan Ramen: A Specialty of Nagoya, Japan, not Taiwan
People who don’t know Taiwan Ramen may guess that it is a noodle dish from Taiwan as the county name is included in the ramen name. But Taiwan Ramen is food that originated in...
Kuzukiri: How to Use Japanese Kudzu Jelly Noodles
Kuzukiri (葛切り) is a traditional Japanese food like noodles, and those living in the Kansai region around Osaka are familiar with it. For example, if you go on a trip to Kyoto, you may find...
Kojimaya: The Best Hegi Soba Restaurant in Niigata
Today, I went out dining at Kojimaya (小嶋屋) to enjoy its buckwheat noodles with my family. Kojimaya/小嶋屋 is a renowned soba restaurant chain with many locations in Niigata, whose head office is in Tokamachi...
