Ramen is a dish that’s easy to love, but it can be hard to find. If you live in a major city, there are probably several good ramen restaurants within walking distance. But what if you’re in a smaller town? Or if you just don’t like the idea of walking into a restaurant and ordering something without knowing what exactly it will taste like? Fortunately for us all, there’s no need to fret: ramen comes in many different forms, including some that are well suited to being prepared at home. Below we’ll explore some of these options so that next time you want some delicious ramen, you’ll know exactly how to get your hands on some!
Abura-Soba
Abura-soba is a type of ramen that uses a dark soy sauce for its soup. It’s made with a thick, oily broth and the noodles are usually served on the side in a separate bowl. Abura-soba can be found at restaurants specializing in soba or okonomiyaki (a Japanese savory pancake).
Akayu
Akayu is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Akayu is known for its hot springs and ramen. A famous type of ramen from Akayu is called “Akayu Ramen”, which is made with a chicken broth!
Asahikawa
Asahikawa is a city in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s known for its rich pork broth and thick noodles. Asahikawa ramen is a type of miso ramen that has a rich pork broth made from the bones and meat of pigs raised in the region.
Banshu
Banshu is a prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan, and its capital is Toyama City. The area is known for its natural scenery and hot springs, which have attracted many visitors throughout history. The cuisine of Banshu includes many local specialties such as kabocha squash.
Hakata
Hakata ramen is the most popular kind of ramen in Japan. It’s served in a bone-china bowl with a thick broth, topped with chashu pork, menma bamboo shoots, green onions and sesame seeds.
Hakodate
Hakodate is a city on the northern coast of Hokkaido, Japan. It’s known for its seafood and beautiful scenery–and also for its ramen! Hakodate Ramen was invented in 1859 by a Chinese immigrant named Riichi Katayama who opened his own restaurant from scratch. He sold Hakodate-style curry rice which became so popular that people would come from far away just to try it. Today there are over 400 restaurants serving this special dish all over Japan (and even overseas).
Miyazaki
Miyazaki ramen is a type of Japanese noodle soup that comes in many different varieties. The most common version, known as “sanmaibo”, uses chicken and pork bones to make a rich, creamy broth. The noodles are thin and straight, similar to udon noodles but with more bounce when you bite them (and not quite as chewy). The soup itself is often served with slices of pork belly or other meats like fish cake; sometimes it’s even topped with soft-boiled egg!
Kagoshima
Kagoshima’s ramen is characterized by a light soup and thin noodles. The soup is made from chicken and pork bones, soy sauce and sesame oil. It is usually topped with fresh seafood like shrimp or fish as well as vegetables such as bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, cabbage and seaweed.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is famous for its ramen. Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish, and Hiroshima ramen is a local specialty that originated in the city’s famous Kojima district. It’s also known as Hakata-style ramen because it’s similar to the style of Hakata-style tonkotsu (pork bone) broth found in Fukuoka Prefecture–one of Japan’s most famous regions for delicious food!
So, now that you know all about the different types of ramen in Japan, what are you waiting for? Grab your chopsticks and get ready to explore the world’s most delicious dish!
