In recent years, in addition to the well-known Yilan Lamian Noodles, other famous Japanese Lamian Noodles shops, such as Mianwu Yi Deng, Tunjing Lamian Noodles, NAGI, and Ryukyu New Noodle-Tongtang, have come to Taiwan one after another, and there has been a "Lamian Noodles fever" all over Taiwan, so you don't have to fly all the way to Japan. Lamian Noodles is a "Japanese national cuisine", which contains many Japanese food culture and etiquette. This time, I have sorted out the entry-level key points, so let's learn about Lamian Noodles culture! What should be paid attention to in Japanese Lamian Noodles culture?

1. Common sense: Before you meet Lara, meet Lamian Noodles's good friends!

When Japanese people enjoy Lamian Noodles, they often accompany it with "side dishes". The most common good friend in Lamian Noodles is "Japanese fried dumplings". It can even be said that fried dumplings play a finishing touch in Lamian Noodles, Japan. If they are delicious, they will also help Lamian Noodles!

In addition to fried dumplings, they are often eaten together with "white rice" or "fried rice". Some eating methods will finish Lamian Noodles, leaving some soup base and adding white rice. This eating method is called "Lamian Noodles rice". Every place in Japan has its own special way of eating. For example, in Lamian Noodles's restaurant in Wakayama, boiled eggs are always served with the local local cuisine "Mackerel with Sushi".

For the Japanese, fried dumplings are a perfect side dish, and if the fried dumplings in Lamian Noodles store are delicious, they will also get extra points!

2. Lamian Noodles store used to be a place for men or laborers.

In the past, most of Lamian Noodles stores in Japan were narrow in space, located under viaducts, alleys or roadsides. Customers were generally bottom-level laborers or men, and single women rarely went to eat. On the one hand, Japanese women paid great attention to their own image, eating in Lamian Noodles store was "not elegant enough" and eating alone was easy to feel embarrassed. On the one hand, Japan, a conservative society in the past, thought that it was "unseemly" for women to come to such an occasion, and it was "inappropriate" for them to have narrow seats and easily touch and collide with others.

With the development of the times, the conservative concept has gradually loosened, and it is very common for women to go out to eat alone. The positioning of Lamian Noodles stores has gradually changed, and the storefront decoration is more comfortable, and more and more women or families are willing to patronize; There are also Lamian Noodles stores that follow the example of "Yilan Lamian Noodles" and design the layout of the store as a personal compartment, so that customers can keep their privacy when dining, and single women can also eat with peace of mind.

In the past, Lamian Noodles Store was actually an exclusive rest place for men or people at the bottom, and women seldom ate here.

3. Is it true that you must make a noise when eating Lamian Noodles?

I'm sure I'm tired of asking this question, whether I'm a Japanese fan or not. It is often heard that eating Lamian Noodles in Japan makes a sound to represent delicacy and admire the skill of Master Lamian Noodles, and to appreciate the performance of food. It is impolite to eat it quietly. In fact, in today's international society, there is no such rigid rule for cultural exchanges between countries. Just let nature take its course. If you really want to express your admiration or gratitude, you might as well say "thank you for your hospitality" to the master before you leave!

4. is it a courtesy to finish the soup?

The most essence and labor-intensive part of Lamian Noodles in Japan is the soup head, and there are also differences in Lamian Noodles among different places. It can be said that "the soup head is the soul of Lamian Noodles", so there has always been a saying that "the Japanese regard drinking the soup as respect for Master Lamian Noodles". However, in fact, the soup head in Lamian Noodles, Japan has a heavy taste, and it is often eaten with plain rice or side dishes. Some Japanese local cultures even think that some soup bottoms must be left to show their generosity.

how to eat Lamian Noodles without being rude?

5. Why do Japanese Lamian Noodles always have a small amount of original noodles, and always have to add some "jade substitute"?

"Substituting jade" means "adding noodles" in Japanese. In authentic Lamian Noodles shops, the original amount of noodles is not too much, about 12g. Because Lamian Noodles is easy to soak and affect the taste, exquisite shops will suggest or take the initiative to ask customers if they need "substituting jade" to let them enjoy noodles with moderate hardness. In addition, I would like to remind you that Lamian Noodles stores only provide noodle-adding service, and most soup-adding services require extra charge. Don't finish the soup before noodle-adding!

6. Not only in Lamian Noodles, why do Japanese restaurants often serve only ice water?

When Japanese people eat Lamian Noodles, they usually mix it with ice water to relieve the rich soup flavor. In fact, Japanese restaurants generally only provide ice water because of respect for customers. It is not easy to get ice in the early days. Ice water is usually only used to entertain VIPs, which is more respectful than normal temperature water and hot tea. Up to now, the store believes that entertaining guests with ice water can better express the wishes of "distinguished guests", even in winter. People who are afraid of the cold don't have to worry. In winter, almost all Japanese stores turn on the heating. If you really want to drink hot drinks, it is recommended to use hot drinks in the store. After all, most Japanese stores don't prepare warm water, and forcing them to provide it will also cause a little trouble.

Not only in Lamian Noodles, why do Japanese restaurants often serve only ice water?

7. Chopsticks have special rules for use and rest.

Inserting chopsticks straight into food is disrespectful or worships the dead in most eastern societies. Japanese people don't like to put chopsticks flat on bowls, and many elders will consider it impolite to rest them on chopsticks racks. In addition, you should not pass food to each other with chopsticks, but put it in each other's food containers to avoid rudeness.

Like China, Japanese people have special rules for using and resting chopsticks.

if you know the above seven basic Japanese Lamian Noodles cultures, you will be able to eat more carefully next time, whether in Japan or Lamian Noodles store in China. Let's enjoy the charm of Japanese food culture!