I almost always prefer rice over noodles, but there are some instances when noodles are cooked perfectly that I fall in love. It happened to me in China with the amazing hand pulled wheat noodles and I also fell in love with this bowl of Japanese ramen from a Bangkok restaurant.
The noodles were perfectly cooked, the toppings were rich, the pork was melt-in-your-mouth and the soup was a thick rich buttery creamy liquid of nectar.
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Emy
12 years ago
That just looks absolutely delicious !!
I love how you explain each dish in great detail, makes my mouth water!
Amazing photos Mark !
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
Thanks Emy!
Annie – FootTracker
12 years ago
Did you remember the shop’s name? Because that bowl and utensils looks awfully familiar XD ….(yet again many ramen shops in Japan use the same kind of bowls, with only shop names engraved inside or none at all)
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
Hey Annie, yes, it’s called Bankara Ramen. I think it is a chain restaurant from Japan, so you probably to do recognize it – great noticing that!
sully86
12 years ago
Hey mark. i stumbled upon this website when a friend of mine shared a video of you on eating with hands. It is quite informative actually. I will link your website up because i think its cool, informative and interesting at the same time. Merry Christmas to you and youf family…
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
I really appreciate it Sully! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and check out my site. Hope you also had a wonderful Christmas!
Arti
12 years ago
Looks Yummy, but is all of that vegetarian??
Wish you a very Merry Christmas Mark:)
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
Hey Arti! This one is not quite vegetarian… there’s some pork involved and some pork broth too. Hope you had a great Christmas as well!
Maria
12 years ago
WHY oh why do I read your blog when I’ve not eaten? *laugh* This looks and sounds amazing – i could swear I can smell it from here!
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
Haha, awesome that you can smell it, and make sure you get something to eat now!
Caanan @ No Vacation Required
12 years ago
That looks amazing!
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
It was definitely amazing!
Amanda Kendle
12 years ago
You definitely need to go to Japan then because the ramen there are to die for! So many different kinds and all delicious IMHO!!
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
I believe it! I have yet to visit Japan, but I’m looking forward to eating as much as I can when I do visit!
Italian Notes
12 years ago
Looks great – but what is the black stuff?
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
The black stuff in the back of the bowl are pieces of toasted seaweed.
50+ and on the Run
12 years ago
Friday food porn!
Mark Wiens
12 years ago
Indeed!