I’m breaking the rules today, but for good reason. Some of you may be aware that I am doing freelance writing and photography over at the excellent Japan travel resource site, Voyapon. The good folks at Voyapon send me off on adventures to off-the-beaten-path Japan, places you may never think of going on your own….
Tag: noodles
Asari Shio Ramen
This simple ramen, made with clams in a salt based broth, is not as common in ramen shops as you might expect. We found this delicious bowl literally meters from the beach in Ichinomiya, Chiba prefecture at Kujukuri Men Dragon, a ramen shop run by a former Tokyoite turned ramen chef / surfer. the chef and…
Ichiran Ramen
Ramen is the original Japanese fast food and the seating at Ichiran aims to keep it that way. Seating is set up like a voting booth; partitions on each side of you ensure your focus is only on the bowl in front of you. While Ichiran isn’t the best choice for enjoying a meal with…
Kinkai Ramen
A favorite from the day we arrived in Japan, Kinkai’s soup stock is flavored with flying fish and is a relatively healthy alternative to the rich tonkotsu (pork broth) soups that many people love. If a bowl of noodles and a boiled egg isn’t going to fill you up, try the Oyakodama, with crispy kaarage (fried…
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