Kagoshima ramen facts for kids
Kagoshima ramen
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| Type | Noodle soup |
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| Place of origin | Japan |
| Region or state | Kagoshima |
| Main ingredients | ramen, pork broth, chicken stock, vegetables, dried sardines, kelp, dried mushrooms |
Kagoshima ramen (鹿児島ラーメン) is a special type of ramen noodle soup. You can find it in Kagoshima Prefecture, which is in the southern part of Japan. It's a popular and tasty dish from that area!
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What Makes Kagoshima Ramen Special?
The Unique Soup Base
The soup for Kagoshima ramen is mostly made from tonkotsu. This means it uses pork bone broth. The soup looks a bit cloudy. To make it even more delicious, chefs add chicken stock, fresh vegetables, dried sardines, kelp (a type of seaweed), and dried mushrooms.
Noodles and Toppings
The noodles in Kagoshima ramen are usually a little thicker than in other ramen dishes. Each ramen shop in Kagoshima often has its own secret recipe for the soup and noodles. This means the taste can be quite different from one shop to another! Kagoshima ramen is often served with pickled daikon, which is a type of radish.
A Different Kind of Ramen
Kagoshima ramen stands out because it wasn't influenced by Kurume ramen. This is due to its location and history. While many ramen styles in Japan are connected, Kagoshima ramen developed its own unique path.
Kagoshima Style Miso Ramen
Many ramen shops in Kagoshima have also offered miso ramen for a long time. However, this isn't the same as the famous Sapporo miso ramen. It's known as Kagoshima style miso ramen. Most Kyushu ramen (ramen from the Kyushu region) uses a light-colored tonkotsu soup. But some Kagoshima ramen can have a darker, brown soup. Generally, Kagoshima ramen aims for a perfect mix of all its ingredients. This makes the soup taste very smooth and mild.
The First Kagoshima Ramen Shop
The very first shop to serve Kagoshima ramen was called Noboruya. It opened way back in 1947! While it might not be famous all over Japan, it's very well-known and loved by people in Kagoshima.
