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Tonkotsu ramen (豚骨ラーメン) is a ramen dish that originated in Kurume, [1] [2] [3] Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is a specialty dish on the island of Kyushu. The broth for tonkotsu ramen is based on pork bones, which is what the word tonkotsu ( 豚骨/とんこつ ) means in Japanese.
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (博多豚骨ラーメンズ, Hakata Tonkotsu Rāmenzu) is a Japanese novel series written by Chiaki Kisaki and illustrated by Hako Ichiiro. ASCII Media Works have published fourteen volumes since 2014 under their Media Works Bunko imprint.
Kodoku no Gourmet (Japanese: 孤独のグルメ, Hepburn: Kodoku no Gurume, "Solitary Gourmet") is a Japanese cuisine seinen manga series written by Masayuki Qusumi [3] and illustrated by Jiro Taniguchi. [4]
Instant noodles, or instant ramen, is a type of food consisting of noodles sold in a precooked and dried block with flavoring powder and/or seasoning oil. The dried noodle block was originally created by flash-frying cooked noodles, which is still the main method used in Asian countries; air-dried noodle blocks are favored in Western countries.
Ramen gained popularity in Japan, especially during food shortages following World War II. In 1958, instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Ando, further popularizing the dish. Today, ramen is a cultural icon in Japan, with many regional varieties and a wide range of toppings.
Ramen noodles have a firm texture and are usually pale yellow in color. The noodles may vary in shape, width, and length. They are served in a broth. Examples of ramen dishes are shōyu ramen, shio ramen, miso ramen, tonkotsu ramen, and curry ramen. [5] Shirataki are clear noodles made from konnyaku. These noodles are chewy or rubbery.
The Shin-Yokohama Rāmen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館, Shin-Yokohama Rāmen Hakubutsukan) contains ground-floor exhibits on the history of ramen, and a ramen-themed food court on its basement levels. The museum opened in 1994, and is located in the Shin-Yokohama district of Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan. [1] [2]
Food reviewers' opinions of Top Ramen vary widely, from The Ramen Rater rating the noodles alone 3.25/5 stars and 5/5 stars with some turkey and an egg added, [9] to Douglas Kim, the owner and chef of Jeju Noodle Bar, describing it as tasting "commercial" and "very instant" and rating it 1/5 stars. [10]