Wakayama ramen

Wakayama ramen is often described as a Tokyo-style ramen served in Tokushima broth. In Wakayama, it is usually referred to as chuka-soba (Chinese noodles). The noodles in Wakayama ramen are thin and straight, while the soup can either be clear and soy sauce-flavored (shako-mae style) or it can consist of a combination of tonkotsu base and soy sauce.

Pork ribs are one of the most common additional ingredients in Wakayama ramen, and the dish is typically served with a boiled, runny-yolk egg instead of a raw one that is served with Tokushima ramen. Interestingly, Wakayama ramen is often served with sushi on the side, and when it’s time to pay, customers will tell the staff how many of these side dishes they’d consumed.