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Shio vs Shoyu: Learn This and Be Prepared for Your Next Visit to a Ramen Shop

The difference between shio ramen and shoyu ramen is their soup. Shio ramen soup has a yellowish transparent color. And shoyu ramen soup has a dark brownish translucent color. Here is a picture of shio ramen. Shio means salt in Japanese. So this ramen is a noodle dish made with a salt-based broth. And this is a picture of shoyu ramen. The sauce is made up of mainly soy sauce and some other ingredients. This is how this ramen got its name (shoyu means soy sauce in Japanese). Harry Potter fan anyone?If shio and shoyu ramen were House of Hogwarts... 1. Shio ramen is Ravenclaw Shio ramen has a thin and simple taste compared to other ramen types. That is...

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Calories in Tonkotsu Ramen: Nutrition Facts That Are Impossible to Ignore

Tonkotsu ramen at a ramen restaurant has 500 calories. If you don’t drink all the soup, it will be about 450 calories. Instant tonkotsu ramen has 326 calories, and it doesn’t include toppings. (Example: Nutrition value of Maruchan Seimen Tonkotsu Flavor) 1. You might be thinking “Is it difficult to know if 500 calories is a lot or not?” Then let me explain using some examples. In terms of calories…. Two bowls of tonkotsu ramen is equivalent to one big mac meal. Two and a half bowls of tonkotsu ramen is equivalent to one bag of chips. One bowl of tonkotsu ramen is equivalent to one dish of spaghetti and meatballs. One bowl of tonkotsu ramen is equivalent to two...

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What Is Miso Ramen? Why You Can't Stop Until the Last Bite

Do you want to know what makes miso ramen one of the most treasured types of ramen in Japan? In this article, we will be telling you everything you will ever want to know about this Japanese delicacy including how to recreate its authentic flavours of it at home. If you are thinking about enjoying a bowl of miso ramen, click the pin to read the full article. 

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Ordering Ramen: Learn How Pros Pick the Best Ramen Dish

Have you ever been hesitant or afraid of making a mistake when ordering a ramen dish at a ramen restaurant? If you have, you might probably think… 1) It is a type of foreign food so I don’t know the system. 2) The vocabulary used on the menu is not familiar to me. 3) I don’t know what the best choice is. 4) I don’t know how to customize my ramen noodles. And you are confused and nervous. But don’t worry because here I am... Kota is my ramen best friend and we always go out to eat ramen together. According to him, I always pick the better ramen dish and I pick the best dish out of the menu....

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