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For those who have never tried it, one way to describe the very popular food item called "RAMEN" (ラーメン) is spaghetti-like noodles served in a bowl of soup.  Of course, since the advent of instant RAMEN, contained in a disposable cup into which hot water is added, almost everyone around the world knows about, or has eaten, this noodle-based meal.  However, the most delicious RAMEN is made with fresh ingredients, prepared by a skillful cook.  There are many RAMEN restaurants in the Yokosuka City and Miura Peninsula areas, and several are located just a short walking distance from the main gate of the Navy Base (CFAY).  Additionally, with today's smart-phone technology, a quick map search will reveal the location and details of the various eateries around town which serve RAMEN.  For more detailed/deep-dive information about RAMEN, please click on the links provided at the bottom.  There are basically four types of RAMEN -- each with its own distinctive tasting soup.  (1) SHOYU RAMEN -- Clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce (shoyu).  (2) SHIO RAMEN -- Light gold/clear (chicken) broth flavored with salt.  (3) MISO RAMEN -- Thick/complex brown soup flavored with fermented soybean paste.  (4) TONKOTSU RAMEN -- Cloudy-white tasty soup made from boiled-down pork bones.  Most of the smaller RAMEN shops have an easy-to-use ticket machine by the entrance, where you put in coins and push a button for the type of RAMEN you want to eat.  One more thing -- RAMEN is eaten with chopsticks and a "REN-GE" spoon, and it is perfectly OK to slurp your noodles!  We hope you will have the chance to eat and enjoy this wonderful food while you live in Japan. 

Written by Goodfield                         

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Ramen (japan-guide.com)

Ramen in Japan: All About Japanese Ramen Noodles (With Food Guide) | LIVE JAPAN travel guide