Shio ramen

Distinguished by the use of salt as the main seasoning in the broth, shio ramen is one of the four main flavor-based ramen categories. Like other ramen varieties, it combines three crucial elements: flavorful broth, noodles, and various toppings.

Although pork is occasionally added, most versions employ seafood-based or chicken-based broths, which yield a light, clear soup with a strong, salty taste. The broth is usually paired with straight, thin noodles, and comes topped with Japanese-style pork belly known as chashu, scallions, hard boiled eggs, and wakame seaweed.

Since salt is the oldest known seasoning used in ramen, shio is considered to be the oldest version of ramen, and although there is no substantial evidence, many believe that it was invented in Hakodate, where it is still the prevalent ramen variety.