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Bowl anatomy · Theme 25 / 50
Ajitama
味玉
A seasoned egg can bring a creamy or firmer center and a sweet-savory accent. Doneness and marinade are part of the shop’s interpretation.
What to notice
The photograph shows an egg in a shoyu reference bowl, not a guarantee that every bowl includes an egg.
Try it with your next bowl
Before ordering an extra, check whether the menu’s standard or special bowl already includes one.
ノボホショコロトソ · CC BY 4.0 · source & details
Actual ajitama photographed in a miso ramen bowl at Gantetsu. The image includes the bowl around the seasoned egg.
Read further
Independent editorial explanation and tasting suggestions. These sources provide terminology or background; they do not certify the ingredients of a shop’s dish.
Edited 18 October 2026 · Subject-specific images; photographs and AI illustrations are labelled separately.