We went on a ramen tasting tour in four Japanese cities known for this extremely popular dish,
and what we discovered along the way really blew our minds. We met chefs from 15 different ramen shops,
each who brings their own style and philosophy to every bowl they serve.
As you’ll see,
ramen culture is about a lot more than noodles and broth.
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The history of ramen.
Chinese noodles + Japanese culture
While it's true that modern ramen owes its heritage to China, it's not quite that simple.
To get the whole ramen story, we look back to the 1800s, which is when Chinese
noodles made their way over to Japan and changed the food scene forever.
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