A Nighttime Ramen Experience in Tokyo

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So, what about ramen?

It's already super famous, and there are plenty of restaurants in Hanoi serving it.

But… what’s it really like when you eat it in Japan?

One evening while wandering around Akihabara, I had my very first bowl of ramen in Japan.

I found a small shop with good reviews on Google Maps - it looked cozy, and yep, there was a line.

After a few minutes of waiting, it was finally my turn. I glanced through the menu and picked the dish that looked the most tempting… and was also one of the most budget-friendly.

The staff were cooking right in front of me, which was honestly pretty fun to watch. But there was one small issue - I couldn’t understand a word they said when serving my food. I had no idea what they just told me, so I took a deep breath and hoped for the best.

As you can see, the ramen looked amazing - photogenic, even. The portion felt a bit small for me, but hey, let’s see how it actually tastes.

Honestly, the ramen was pretty salty, salty enough that I didn’t want to drink the broth, even though it was absolutely delicious. Rich with the taste of meat, a touch of Japanese spices, the fragrance of purple onions, and the subtle sea breeze from the nori.

The noodles were springy and perfect, never soggy. The toppings weren’t much, but the pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the soy-marinated egg was just… dreamy.

 

If it had been just a little less salty, it would’ve been perfect.

Anyway, I still like ramen because of its unforgettable sweet and rich taste. It gives me a very Japanese feeling.

Please share with me if you have tried ramen!

SSS

Location: Tokyo, Japan

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