Today, August 25th is the memorial day of instant ramen noodles. This world first instant ramen called “Chicken Ramen” was launched at this date in 1958 from a Japanese company, NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. You can see the number of “55” at top right of above photo. This package is 55th anniversary model. Recently, […]
I believe Char Siu is the most important ingredient of Ramen. The word of Char Siu is Chinese and it means Roast Pork. Chinese Roast Pork is called “Char Siu” even in Japan, and it is also called “Yaki Buta (literally, Roast Pork). But as a Ramen topping, it is always called as “Char Siu.” […]
At least these two months, the most accessed article of this site has been Cold Ramen (HIyashi Chuka). I was very surprised because it is very very Japanese style food and I thought it is not so popular. I am very happy because this typical Japanese food has a lot of interest from audience from […]
Ja Ja Men is originally a Chinese food called “Zha Jiang Mian.” I think its name comes from the sound of “Zha Jiang Mian.” In Japan, it was added some arranges such as adding sugar. So it tastes both sweetness of sugar and salty of miso. We use Ramen noodles and also use other Japanese […]
Japanese summer is hot and very humid. In Tokyo downtown, we usually move with using train and walk, so we sweat. This hot and humid weather starts around mid of May. In June, we have 5th season which is rainy season called “Tsuyu” for about 1 month. This kind of weather will ends around th […]
