ramen
Japanese noodle soup
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup consisting of wheat noodles in a savory broth, typically topped with sliced pork, soft-boiled egg, seaweed, and scallions.
The broth varies regionally—miso, soy sauce, pork bone, or salt-based.
Instant ramen, sold in packets or cups, is a cheap staple for students and budget-conscious eaters: I lived on ramen in college.
Japan's capital city
Pork bone broth
- shoyuJapanese fermented condiment
- misoFermented legume paste
- dashiJapanese kelp-based broth
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
seafood · vegetable · kombu · simmer · collagen · creamy · milky · clear
Instant ramen brand
- microwaveableSafe for radiation cooking
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- collegeHigher education institution
- dormitoryStudent living building
Drinking in small mouthfuls
- noisilyWith much sound
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
- bowlConcave food container
steaming · hot · brothy · savoring · aroma · loudly · appreciatively · etiquette
Increasing in temperature
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- heartyWarm and substantial
- cozyWarm and snug
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
soothing · steaming · homely · soul-food · late-night · restorative · indulgent
Tokyo
Japan's capital city
tonkotsu
Pork bone broth
chicken · seafood · vegetable · kombu · simmer · collagen · creamy · milky · clear · rich
wheat
Cereal crop for flour
straight · thin · thick · chewy · springy · fresh · dried · sun-dried · handmade · firm
Maruchan
Instant ramen brand
- microwaveableSafe for radiation cooking
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- collegeHigher education institution
dormitory · budget · convenient · quick · portable · snack · midnight
sipping
Drinking in small mouthfuls
- noisilyWith much sound
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
- spoonEating utensil for liquids
bowl · steaming · hot · brothy · savoring · aroma · loudly · appreciatively · etiquette · cooling
warming
Increasing in temperature
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- heartyWarm and substantial
- cozyWarm and snug
satisfying · soothing · steaming · homely · soul-food · late-night · restorative · indulgent
nori
Dried edible seaweed sheets
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- food & eatingpopcorn, candy, soda, hot dogs, nachos
- noodlesudon, soba, pho, spaghetti, fettuccine
- Quick Mealssandwich, grilled cheese, quesadillas, cereal, sandwiches
- restaurant fareappetizer, burger, burrito, chicken, curry
- East AsiaChina, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Korea
ramenpho
Informal fake spelling
rice noodles · tom yum · chicken noodle soup · minestrone · udon
ramenomakase
Diner yields to chef
haute cuisine · fine dining · gourmet meal · tasting menu · caviar
- instant ramenPrecooked dried noodle soup
- ramen noodlesInstant Japanese noodle soup
- Top RamenPackaged instant noodle brand
- ramen shopEatery serving Japanese broth bowls
- ramen brothSeasoned liquid for noodles
- spicy ramenPiquant Japanese noodle soup