miso

I decided to check out this miso ramen shop—which has been selected for the Bib Gourmand section of the “Michelin Guide Tokyo 2016–2017” for two consecutive years—to see if it was to my taste.

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Miso Noodle House Hanamichi-an Miso Noodle House Hanamichi-an Tokyo Station Ramen Street I’m back at Ramen Street. The last time I was here, at “Ramen Butayama,” it was at Ramen Yokocho, right nearby. As always, there’s a line of people. The nearby Rokurinsha is incredibly popular, with a line like this. It’s currently around 3:00 … Read more

Surprisingly, Toyama Prefecture’s miso ramen was delicious. Menya Tsukushi in Toyama Prefecture.

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The miso ramen shop inside Toyama Station. While the main branch is located away from the station, the station shop is convenient for travelers.Why is Toyama known for miso ramen? Nagano Prefecture is famous for miso, with the term “Shinshu miso” existing. While black ramen is actually Toyama Prefecture’s specialty, I enjoyed the miso ramen. … Read more

Be sure to try miso ramen in Hokkaido and Nagano. It’s a mild ramen that isn’t greasy, among the ramen that Japanese people are proud of.

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True Nagano natives don’t call it Nagano; they call it Shinshu. This is an old custom from people long ago, stemming from historical integration. Miso Ramen Houshin Nagano Prefecture is famous for its miso. Many mountainous regions specialize in products that skillfully utilize koji. The traditional construction of an old folk house. It has character. … Read more