Ramen - Japanese Regional Cuisine

Shizuoka

Shizuoka Ramen

Fujieda Morning Ramen

“Morning Ramen” is a unique food culture born in Fujieda, Shizuoka. Known as one of the leading tea-producing regions in Japan, Fujieda has a long history of people starting the...

Kagoshima

Kagoshima Ramen

Tuna Ramen

Tuna Ramen (まぐろラーメン, Maguro Ramen) was created as a way to promote the town of Kushikino, a port city that once thrived as a hub for distant-water fishing and was renowne...

Kumamoto

Kumamoto Ramen

Taiping Yan

Taiping Yan (太平燕, Taiping yan) is a Japanese adaptation of a traditional dish from Fujian Province in China. This comforting noodle dish features a flavorful chicken broth...

Akita

Akita Ramen

Katsu Ramen

Katsu Ramen (カツラーメン, Katsu rāmen) originated around 40 years ago in response to a unique request: a dish that combines both katsudon and ramen. This dish pairs soy sauce r...

Akita

Akita Ramen

Omagari Curry Uma-Men

Omagari Curry Uma-Men (大曲カレー旨麺) is a unique dish featuring ramen noodles in a bonito-flavored broth, topped with a rich curry. The curry, made with pork and onions, is co...

Miyagi

Miyagi Ramen

Shark Fin Ramen

Kesennuma, Japan's top port for shark hauls, is renowned as the leading producer of high-quality shark fin, a prized ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Shark Fin Ramen (フカヒレ...

Aomori

Aomori Ramen

Horse Meat Ramen

Shichinohe Town has a long history of raising fine horses, and this unique Horse Meat Ramen (馬肉ラーメン, Baniku ramen) was created as part of efforts to revitalize the region....

Aomori

Aomori Ramen

Jusanko Shijimi Ramen

Jusanko Shijimi Ramen (十三湖しじみラーメン) is a local specialty from Goshogawara City, located in the northwestern part of Aomori Prefecture. It features “Yamato Shijimi” clam...

Okayama

Okayama Ramen

Wild Boar Ramen

In the Niimi region of Okayama Prefecture, wild boars are abundant, and dishes featuring boar meat, such as botan nabe (hot pot), have long been enjoyed. Wild Boar Ramen (als...

Niigata

Niigata Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen (三条カレーラーメン, Sanjo karee ramen) boasts a history spanning over 70 years, and today, more than 70 restaurants in Sanjo City serve this iconic dish. I...

Kagoshima

Kagoshima Ramen

Kagoshima Ramen (鹿児島ラーメン, Kagoshima Ramen) is a pork bone-based ramen featuring a lightly cloudy broth paired with straight noodles. Unlike the creamy pork bone broths o...

Miyazaki

Miyazaki Ramen

Kara-Men (Spicy Noodles)

Kara-Men (辛麺, Spicy Noodles) is a ramen dish originating from Miyazaki Prefecture, known for being "spicy yet so addictive you can't stop eating." This dish features a vibr...

Kumamoto

Kumamoto Ramen

Tamana Ramen

Tamana Ramen (玉名ラーメン, Tamana ramen) hails from Tamana City, located in northern Kumamoto Prefecture with stunning views of the Ariake Sea. While the city is renowned as a ...

Kumamoto

Kumamoto Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン, Kumamoto ramen) originated as an evolution of tonkotsu ramen, which was first created in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It made its way through T...