BETA
Chapter 1
The ancient roots of the noodle
Chapter 2
The complex soul of Japanese ramen
Chapter 3
Southeast Asia's aromatic bowls
Chapter 4
Modern fusion and the global frontier
YOUR GOAL
Master of The global noodle obsession
Ch 2 · The complex soul of Japanese ramen
Fun Fact
Instant space food: In 2005, Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi successfully ate 'Space Ram,' a vacuum-packed instant ramen designed by Nissin, while aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Glossary
ramen (noun)
A Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso. In 1910, the historic restaurant Rairaiken introduced Japan's first specialized version of this noodle soup in Tokyo.
A Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso. In 1910, the historic restaurant Rairaiken introduced Japan's first specialized version of this noodle soup in Tokyo.
Quiz
What is the name of the concentrated seasoning sauce placed at the bottom of a ramen bowl before broth is added?
Quiz
In what year was the iconic 'Cup Noodles' packaging introduced to make instant ramen portable?
Quiz
What is the name of the alkaline mineral water that gives ramen noodles their yellow color and chewiness?
Quiz
Which type of ramen broth is famous for its milky, creamy texture achieved by boiling pork bones for hours?
Quiz
In which Japanese port city did Chinese immigrants first introduce the precursor to ramen?