Ramen
Koriyama Black
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A soy sauce ramen from Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, notable for its jet-black soup made with dark soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) and tamari soy sauce.
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- Main ingredients
- dark soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), tamari soy sauce, gara soup (bone stock)
- History and origin
- It is said to have originated from the chuka soba (Chinese-style noodle soup) that an eatery in the city began serving around 1917 (Taisho 6). Its black soup became known after being featured on television and elsewhere as "Koriyama Black," and in fiscal 2023 (Reiwa 5) it was certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs under the "Modern 100-Year Food" category.
- How it is eaten
- There are two types: "Koriyama Classic Black," in which the soy sauce tare and gara soup are combined in a stockpot or pan, and "Koriyama Neo Black," in which they are combined in the bowl. Despite its black appearance, it is said to taste mellow.
Sources
- 全国各地の100年フード 福島県 | 文化庁 · Government agency · Source checked 2026-10-12
- 郡山ブラック - Wikipedia · Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-10-12
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