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What type of ramen are you eating? How to classify ramen

by Ramen Hero - October 07, 2021Do you love ramen? (If you're reading this article, we assume you do.) But even so, do you know what kind of ramen you like? What kinds of ramen are there in the first place? Tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ...

  • What is ramen? The components of ramen are?

    by Ramen Hero - September 01, 2021We all love ramen. But have you ever wondered in between slurps what makes it so special? Let’s take a closer look at how ramen is made and why people all over the world just can’t get enough of it...read more

  • Ramen 101: A brief history of ramen

    by Ramen Hero - June 23, 2020Welcome to Ramen 101, an ongoing series that lays out everything you need to know about ramen to go from instant-only experience to full-fledged expert. Every bowl of ramen isn’t just a meal, it’s ...read more

  • What does "Umami" mean?

    by Ramen Hero - May 05, 2020Welcome to Ramen 101, an ongoing series that lays out everything you need to know about ramen to go from instant-only experience to full-fledged expert.What is Umami? For starters, it’s a word that...read more

  • Ramen 101: What does Honkaku mean?

    by Ramen Hero - April 07, 2020Welcome to Ramen 101, an ongoing series that lays out everything you need to know about ramen to go from instant-only experience to full-fledged expert.Honkaku. Just stare at that word for a bit. R...read more

  • It's difficult to answer the question, "What is your favorite ramen?"

    by Ramen Hero - September 03, 2019If someone asks you this question, what would be your answer? Would you anwer tonkotsu, shoyu, or miso ramen? First off, what is the definition of tonkotsu ramen or miso ramen? For the most part, a...read more

  • How firm would you like your noodles?

    by Ramen Hero - August 23, 2019When dining at a steakhouse, how well do you like your steak to be cooked? Juicy, blood-dripping rare or fragrantly cooked well-done, or medium rare. It feels like the level of deliciousness increa...read more

  • Familiar taste and unpredictable taste

    by Ramen Hero - August 03, 2019There are two moments one can taste deliciousness. Former comes from feeling at ease with the familiarity of its taste, and latter with surprises and excitement from the unpredictable taste. There ...read more

  • The intricacies of umami and MSG

    by Ramen Hero - June 06, 2019What makes ramen delicious? Depending on who you ask, you will get many different answers based on personal preferences. However, we can safely say that delicious ramen is one with an abundance of ...read more