Ramen
Kitakata Ramen
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Ramen from Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, combining flat, aged, high-hydration noodles with a soy sauce–flavored soup.
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- Main ingredients
- flat aged high-hydration noodles, pork bones, soy sauce, chashu (braised pork)
- History and origin
- It is said to have originated in the late Taisho era with a young man from China who pulled a street stall around selling shina soba, after which eateries in the city learned the method and it spread. It became known nationwide in 1983 after being featured in magazine articles promoting tourism and other media, and in fiscal 2021 it was certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in the "Modern 100-Year Food" category.
- When it is eaten
- There is a custom of "asa-ra," eating ramen in the morning, and there are various theories about its beginnings, such as after night shifts or early-morning farm work, or to warm up when returning from seasonal work away from home in winter.
- How it is eaten
- Flat noodles with a distinctive curl are put in a clear soup that is basically soy sauce–flavored, and topped with large slices of chashu and other toppings. Depending on the shop, salt or miso versions are also available.
Sources
- 全国各地の100年フード 福島県 | 文化庁 · Government agency · Source checked 2026-10-12
- 喜多方ラーメン | 喜多方観光物産協会 · Tourism organization · Source checked 2026-10-12
- 喜多方ラーメン - Wikipedia · Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-10-12
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