TokyoTokyo · Kantō
Tokyo-style shōyu ramen
What changesA classic soy-seasoned broth, often based on chicken or pork. Many other ramen styles are also served in Tokyo.
A FOOD TRADITION
Japanese
Cuisine associated with Japan and its regional food traditions.
ONE DISH, DIFFERENT PLACES
How the dish changes by place.
Compare regional styles of dishes linked to this cuisine: the city or region, the local name and what changes in the bowl or on the plate. These are food traditions; individual cooks have their own versions.
10 local versions · 4 dishes
Ramen
SapporoHokkaidō
Sapporo miso ramen
What changesMiso-seasoned broth is a signature local style, with versions featuring stir-fried vegetables and other toppings.
Fukuoka · HakataFukuoka Prefecture · Kyūshū
Hakata tonkotsu ramen
What changesKnown for pork-bone broth and thin, straight noodles.
KitakataFukushima Prefecture · Tōhoku
Kitakata ramen
What changesThick, flat, curly noodles with a pork-and-dried-sardine broth are a recognised local pattern; shops have their own recipes.
Osaka areaOsaka Prefecture · Kansai
Takaida-style shōyu ramen
What changesA rich soy-sauce ramen style described in Osaka’s official visitor guide. It is one local style, not a description of all Osaka ramen.
Udon
Takamatsu / Sanuki areaKagawa Prefecture · Shikoku
Sanuki udon
What changesKnown for its firm, springy noodle texture; served in several hot and cold preparations.
OsakaOsaka Prefecture · Kansai
Osaka udon
What changesSofter noodles with a kelp-and-bonito dashi are characteristic of the local approach.
Soba
IzumoShimane Prefecture · Chūgoku
Izumo warigo soba
What changesA recognised serving style uses stacked round bowls with sauce and toppings.
Okonomiyaki
OsakaOsaka Prefecture · Kansai
Osaka-style okonomiyaki
What changesIngredients are mixed into the batter before griddle cooking.
HiroshimaHiroshima Prefecture · Chūgoku
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
What changesIngredients are layered, with noodles commonly added between batter and toppings.
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