Style guide

WHAT IS TSUKEMEN RAMEN?

Noodles and concentrated dipping broth served separately, with noodle texture in the spotlight.

Thick noodles and dipping broth in separate bowls at Rokurinsha, Tokyo Ramen Street. — Rokurinsha at Tokyo Ramen Street, photographed in 2017. Current presentation may differ.Photo: Totti · source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edits & details

Richness

★★★★☆

Garlic

★★☆☆☆

Portion

★★★★☆

Beginner

★★★★☆

The experience

Noodles and concentrated dipping broth served separately, with noodle texture in the spotlight. These ratings describe the style in broad terms; individual shops can vary substantially.

How to approach your first bowl

Start with the standard bowl and the shop default unless the menu clearly invites customization. The goal is to understand the style before optimizing it.

Samurai Macho

Dip. Do not drown.

He considers this sufficient explanation.

Find Tsukemen in Tokyo →Retake finder