In recent years, in addition to the well-known "Ichiran Ramen", other famous Japanese ramen restaurants such as "Menya Ito", "Tunkyo Ramen", "Nagi NAGI", "Ryukyu New Noodles-Tongdang" ” and so on, they all came to Taiwan one after another, and there was a “ramen craze” across Taiwan. You don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to enjoy authentic Japanese ramen. As "Japan's national delicacy", ramen contains a lot of Japanese food culture and etiquette. This time I have compiled the key points for entry-level, let's learn about ramen culture together! What are the things to note about Japanese ramen culture

1. Common sense: Before getting to know ramen, you must first get to know ramen friends!

When Japanese people enjoy ramen, they often pair it with " "Side dish", the most common good friend of ramen is "Japanese fried dumplings". It can even be said that fried dumplings play the finishing touch in Japanese ramen restaurants. If the fried dumplings are delicious, it will also give the ramen restaurant a lot of points. !

In addition to fried dumplings, it is often eaten with "white rice" or "fried rice". Some ways of eating it are to finish the ramen, leaving part of the soup base, and add the rice. The way to eat it is called "ramen rice". Various places in Japan have their own unique ways of eating. For example, in Wakayama ramen restaurants, boiled eggs are served on the table together with the local dish "Macker Oshi Sushi".

For the Japanese, fried dumplings are the perfect side dish. If the ramen shop’s fried dumplings are delicious, it will be a big plus!

2. The past of the ramen shop In fact, it is the domain of men or laborers

In the past, most ramen shops in Japan were narrow in space and were located under viaducts, in alleys or on the roadside. Their customers were generally lower-class workers or men, and single women rarely visited them. When going to dine, on the one hand, Japanese women pay great attention to their own image. Eating in a ramen shop is "not elegant enough" and it is easy to feel embarrassed when dining alone. On the other hand, the conservative Japanese society in the past believed that women were "showing off" in such occasions. It is "inappropriate" to have narrow seats that make it easy for people to come into contact with each other.

Nowadays, with the evolution of the times, conservative concepts are gradually loosened, and it is common for women to dine out alone. The positioning of ramen shops is also gradually changing, and the store decoration is more comfortable. More and more women or families are willing to There are also ramen shops that follow the example of "Ichiran Ramen" and design the layout of the store into personal compartments, allowing customers to maintain privacy when dining, and single women can also dine with peace of mind.

In the past, ramen shops were actually an exclusive resting place for men or lower class people, and women rarely ate here.

3. Is it true that you must make a sound when eating ramen?

Regarding this question, whether you are a Japanese fan or not, you must have been asked this question before? I often hear that, In Japan, making noise when eating ramen represents the delicious taste and praises the craftsmanship of the ramen chef. It is a sign of appreciating the food. Eating it quietly would be rude. In fact, in today's international society, where cultures from different countries communicate with each other, there are no such hard and fast rules. Everyone just needs to let nature take its course. If you really want to express your admiration or gratitude, you might as well say to the chef before leaving after the meal. Say "Thank you for the treat"!

4. Is it etiquette to finish the soup?

The most labor-intensive part of Japanese ramen is the soup, and the specialty ramen in different regions also differs. Here, it can be said that "the soup is the soul of ramen", so there has always been a saying that "Japanese people regard finishing the soup as a sign of respect for the ramen master". However, in fact, the soup of Japanese ramen has a strong taste, and is often served with rice. Or eat it as a side dish, and even some Japanese local culture believes that you must leave part of the soup base to show your "generosity", so you don't necessarily have to drink all the soup next time you go to eat ramen, as long as it matches your own taste Just tastes good.

How do you eat ramen without being rude?

5. Why is the original amount of Japanese ramen always very small, and you always have to add some "subiyu" yourself?

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"Taiyu" means "added noodles" in Japanese. In an authentic ramen shop, the original amount of noodles will not be too much, about 120g per serving. Because the ramen is easy to soak and affects the taste, so be particular about it. The store will suggest or take the initiative to ask customers if they need "Jiyu" so that customers can enjoy noodles with moderate hardness.

Another reminder, generally ramen shops only provide the service of adding noodles. Adding soup mostly requires extra charges. Don’t rush to finish the soup before adding noodles!

6. Not just ramen shops, why Japanese restaurants Are they often only provided with ice water?

When Japanese people eat ramen, they usually pair it with ice water to soften the rich soup flavor. In fact, Japanese restaurants generally only provide ice water out of respect for customers. In the early days, it was not easy to obtain ice. Ice water was usually only used to entertain distinguished guests. It has a more respectful connotation than room temperature water or hot tea. To this day, store owners believe that hospitality Ice water for guests can better express the feelings of "honored guests", even in winter. Don’t worry if you are afraid of the cold. In winter, almost all stores in Japan will turn on the heating indoors. If you really want something hot, it is recommended to order the hot drinks in the store. After all, most Japanese stores will not prepare warm water. Store-provided ones can also cause a little trouble.

Not just ramen shops, why do Japanese restaurants often only provide ice water?

7. There are special rules for using and resting chopsticks

Insert the chopsticks straight in Most of the food in Eastern societies has the connotation of disrespect or worshiping the dead. Japanese people do not like to place their chopsticks flat on the bowl. Many elders will also regard it as impolite behavior and usually rest their chopsticks on the chopstick holder; in addition, You cannot use chopsticks to pass food to each other. You should put it into each other's food containers to avoid being rude.

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

Understand the above 7 basic aspects of Japanese ramen culture, and you will be able to eat more carefully next time whether you are in a ramen restaurant in Japan or China. Let’s experience the charm of Japanese food culture together!