Instant ramen noodles are dehydrated by flash-frying it in hot oil that makes a cheap, quick, and easy meal, which can be ready to eat in 3 minutes. Contents: What are Instant Ramen Noodles? History of Instant Ramen Noodles Types of Instant Ramen Noodles: cup or a packet Best seller Instant Ramen Noodles How Instant Cup Noodles were born Top Selling Instant Cup Noodles What are Instant Ramen Noodles? With so many authentic ramen houses now in major cities in the US and all over the world, I hope you know the difference between a ramen dish and instant ramen noodles. Instant ramen noodles are associated with college students, an ideal meal for those with a limited budget and even […]
Ramen came from China. Ramen, written 拉麺, in Chinese characters, first came to Japan during the end of Edo period. In the 1880’s, Yokohama introduced the first Chinatown in Japan, and it was there that the first ramen was served. Contents: Ramen Definition Ramen History Types Of Ramen Ramen Lover’s Ramen Data 10 Best Ramen Toppings Eating Ramen Right What is Ramen? Sushi, tempura, teriyaki… these were the names that pop up into people’s head when it comes to Japanese food. While they are still (and forever) engraved in our perception of Japanese cuisine, a new Japanese delicacy has been fast growing throughout the United States – ramen. The ramen boom as they call it swept across California first, where […]
Best 4 types of Ramen Soup Broth & Flavors There are actually THREE types of soup bases in ramen: Shoyu, Miso, and Shio. The fourth, Tonkotsu is actually NOT a soup base and is actually a BROTH. However, tonkotsu has been used by chefs as if it were an original soup base on its own. 1. The Most Popular Broth, Tonkotsu Ramen Soup Base Broth 2. Shoyu Ramen Soup, Basic and Light Broth 3. The Most Fundamental Broth, Shio Ramen Soup 4. Miso Ramen Soup, Rustic and Warming Broth 1. Tonkotsu Ramen Soup Base Broth One has to be careful in talking about tonkotsu ramen. With all the hype out there about this thick creamy pork broth, not many restaurants are […]
Contents: How to make Ramen Noodles Noodles Q&A How to cook Ramen? How to make Ramen Noodles Japanese people have traditionally consumed soba (buckwheat flour noodles) and udon (thick wheat noodles) as much as rice, so noodles are favorite dish for many. Even in the U.S., the population of Japanese ramen-noodle lovers among the Asian community continues to increase. Whether its ramen, soba, or udon, noodles play a key role in Japanese cuisine. There is a factory in Rancho Domingues, California that looks small and unassuming, but its interior is packed with rows of Japanese noodle-making machinery. The factory interior is extremely hygienic, and close attention is paid to temperature management. Many different noodles are made here. Currently, about 150 […]
Japanese-People Approved Top Ramen-ya in America. It seems like new ramen restaurants are opening every weekend. Not only that, these days all Japanese and sometimes even non-Asian restaurants are adding ramen to their menu. Ramen is, no doubt, the ‘it’ food right now. But, how do you pick the best ramen restaurant? Many ramen restaurants claim they are the best and all your friends are happy to tell you that their favorite ramen restaurant is the best, but can there really be so many ‘best’ ramen restaurants out there? We are here to help you pick the best ramen restaurant near you. Some are Japanese ramen chains and others are run by passionate ramen lovers, but all are delicious. These […]
Contents: Ramen Tsujita History Highlight Menu Location TIPS Ramen Tsujita First things first; there are three Tsujita restaurants on Sawtelle Boulevard in West Los Angeles. There’s Sushi Tsujita, which doesn’t serve any ramen but instead, high-end sushi. Down the block from Sushi Tsujita, there’s Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles Annex, also known as the “Annex”, where you can enjoy “Jiro style” ramen which is a style of ramen with thick udon-like noodles and a soup so dense, that it’s probably the thickest and fattiest tonkotsu broth your stomach can enjoy. Then, across from the Annex, there’s Tsujita LA Artisan noodle. THIS is where it all began, changing the Los Angeles ramen landscape forever. Tsujita’s name is a regular on both national and […]
Tsukemen is cold ramen noodles that you dip in a sauce. Tsukemen is said to have been first served in Japan in the mid 1950’s, and its popularity spread quickly. Contents: Tsukemen – History of the Dipping Ramen Ramen vs Tsukemen Eating Tsukemen Right (Aside from dipping) Best Tsukemen Restaurants How to Cook Tsukemen Easy Tsukemen Kits Tsukemen – History of the Dipping Ramen Although not entirely well-documented, tsukemen must have come from the Japanese tradition of eating soba noodles. Soba (buckwheat noodles) can be eaten hot or cold, but when cold, it is served on a zaru (bamboo sheet) with a dipping sauce. Similarly, tsukemen is cold ramen noodles that you dip in a sauce. The sauce, however, unlike […]
