Nissin Buta Raoh: A Bowl of Jiro-Kei Instant Ramen
In January of this year (2021), I bought a bowl of instant ramen named Nissin Buta Raoh (日清 豚ラ王), which intrigued me during shopping at a nearby supermarket. But until today, it was in...
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Gomoku: Meaning of the Japanese Word
Gomoku (五目) is a Japanese word often used in the names of Japanese dishes but rarely heard in everyday life. If I give an example, when I hear the word, what comes to my mind...
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). Nankin Soba was served in Chinatowns founded in ports such as Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Hakodate in the early...
What exactly is Stamina Ramen?
Yesterday, I got a cup of instant ramen, Cup Noodle Big Stamina Shoyu Ramen, released by Nissin recently. Until then, I assumed Stamina Ramen (スタミナラーメン) is a Shoyu or soy sauce-flavored noodle soup with...
Tonkatsu Ramen vs. Tonkotsu Ramen: What’s the Difference?
As you know, ramen is a noodle 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 countless...
Myojo Megami Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
Myojo is a leading Japanese instant noodle manufacturer established in 1950. Celebrating its 70th anniversary on September 21 this year (2020), the company released new instant ramen named “Megami (麺神)” in Japan. The TV...
Myojo Mochi Mochi no Ki Instant Ramen from 7 Eleven
On August 10, 2020, 7 Eleven Japan started to sell the new edition of Mochi Mochi no Ki instant ramen from Myojo’s Meiten Kiko line. “Meiten (銘店)” means “famous shop” in Japanese, and the...
Kamo Dashi Ramen with Duck Umami from Maruchan
About 3 weeks ago, on July 6, 2020, a unique cup ramen was released from Maruchan here in Japan. Among others, the instant ramen is one of a kind in that it has the...
