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In Japan, when classifying ramen, the soup is more important than the noodles, and there are many different types of ramen. It is also common to add various ingredients (toppings) on top of the noodles, and there are a great many different types of ramen.
Have you ever heard of the term "local ramen"?
There are more than 100 types of local ramen throughout Japan, including Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. Each local ramen has its own unique flavour, noodles, and ingredients, and is rich in regional colour and character. In recent years, new types of local ramen have emerged as a way to revitalize towns, but there are also many local ramen varieties that have been popular as local gourmet foods for a long time.
There is a special place in my heart, and my mouth, for ramen. I love it! Now as we are preparing to launch our own new healthy version, ABO Ramen, I’d like to share a bit of the inspiration for its creation as well as bring light to the style of ramen that I grew up eating in Kyushu.
There are many regional varieties of ramen throughout Japan. The table below shows a basic breakdown of the ramen styles from the north of the country to the south. This list is not exhaustive as I may have missed some, and experimentation is going on all the time.
Ramen by Region
Umami is more difficult to distinguish from the other four flavours. We created this infographic to try and offer some insight on the science of umami, its recent popularity in western culture, and most importantly, how to create umami-rich meals.