Ramen
Ramen is a popular Japanese dish consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a flavorful broth. It can be meat-based, such as pork or chicken, or fish-based, and is often seasoned with soy sauce or miso.
Fun Facts
Space Ramen:
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi enjoyed ramen in space. Special space ramen was developed by Nissin Foods to be enjoyed in a zero-gravity environment.
Ramen Fashion:
Ramen has even inspired fashion, with clothing and accessories designed to look like ramen noodles, complete with chopsticks and bowl patterns.
Ramen Dating:
There's a dating app in Japan specifically for ramen lovers called "Ramen Daisuki," which matches people based on their favorite type of ramen. Love over noodles!
Naruto Ramen Challenge:
There’s an episode where Naruto attempts to eat 31 bowls of ramen to break a record. It's a hilarious spectacle, especially when he competes against Choji, who is also a big eater.
Ramen Song:
There's a song by a Japanese comedy duo called "Yakisoba Ramen" that humorously mixes lyrics about various types of ramen with a catchy tune. It’s a ramen-themed earworm!