A How-To Guide! - “Travel like a local” JAPAN RAMEN UNIVERSITY

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A How-To Guide!
How To Eat Ramen
at Japanese Ramen Shops
Various aspects of Japanese ramen, from ordering methods to
varieties of ramen offered, can differ depending on the shop. This
section will explain in a practical-training format how to eat ramen
at Japanese ramen shops, covering things such as ticket vending
machines, menus, getting water, and how to eat ramen.
1
In Front of the Shop
Once you’ve arrived at the shop, take time
to look at its exterior. Signs, shop curtains,
and the like have all been selected with
consideration from the shop owner. In some
cases, you can find menus placed in front of the shop as well as
clippings of magazine articles featuring the shop posted outside, so
have a look at them before entering.
2
Enter the Shop
Listen for the greeting from the staff. Good
shops will give you a clear and energetic
welcome. Depending on the shop, there
might be a meal ticket system. If there is a
ticket vending machine, insert coins and press the button of the menu
item you’d like to eat, and the corresponding ticket will come out. In
some cases you may have to press a button to get your change.
If You Don't Know What
to Order
If you don’t know what item to order, ask the
staff for their recommendation. If you don’t
feel confident in conversing with staff, try
purchasing the menu item on the ticket
vending machine’s upper-left button. This button will often display the
shop’s specialty or their basic ramen.
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Once Your Ramen Has
Arrived
If you’d like to take a picture to remember
your ramen, ask the staff for permission first
by saying, “Photo OK?” and then take the
picture before the ramen cools (*). Begin
eating by using the renge (Chinese spoon) to taste the broth. Next, lift
the noodles and then stir the ramen, making the broth’s flavor uniform
throughout. Warming roasted pork and other toppings by submerging
them under the broth enhances their flavor.
(*) Taking pictures is prohibited at some ramen shops in Japan.
4
Once You've Sat Down
If the staff direct you to a seat then follow
their directions, or if not, sit in a place of
your choice, then hand over the ticket
you’ve purchased. If the shop does not
have a meal ticket system, then this is when you’ll order. If you’re
asked your preferences about such options as noodle portions or
firmness, or the strength of broth flavor, just answer “futsuu de”
(“normal”).
5
Drink Water
If you’re not served water, then it may be
self-service. Walk to the water dispenser
and fill a cup yourself. Sometimes ice will
come out at the same time. Once you’ve
returned to your seat, have a sip and prepare to receive your ramen.
6
Until the Ramen Is Ready
Some shops offer magazines or manga for
customers to read, but while waiting for
your ramen try directing your eyes to the
kitchen. Different shops have differing ways
of making and plating ramen, and the draining of hot water from boiled
noodles in a colander can be a fun performance to watch.
8
Slurping the Noodles
In many countries, making noises when
eating may be considered poor manners; in
Japan, when eating noodles, one is
supposed to energetically slurp or suck in
the noodles and make noise doing so. You should feel the pleasant
sensation of noodles brushing against the lips while entering your
mouth. Take occasional sips of the broth, interspersing such sips and
mouthfuls of noodle with bites of toppings.
9
Eating With the Renge
(Chinese Spoon)
For those who wish to avoid broth being
flung about when slurping noodles, there is
the method of eating noodles using the
renge. Place a mouthful’s worth of noodles
and some broth in the renge, then bring it to your mouth and consume
the noodles and broth in a single mouthful. You can also place
toppings to be eaten together on the renge as well.
10
Finish the Broth
Ramen shops spend a great deal of time
making the broth, and thus the broth is what
characterizes the shop. Shop owners want
their customers to drink all the broth (it’s OK
to bring the bowl to your lips and drink the broth), but depending on
your stomach condition or the flavor of the broth, it’s all right to leave
some in the bowl. If you enjoy the flavor of the ramen, by all means
finish off the broth and let your empty bowl show the staff that you
thought it was delicious.
ラーメン店で見せて使える指さし会話集
Phrases for "Finger Pointing"
Communication at Ramen Shops
入店のとき：席の種類
When Entering the Shop : Seat type
禁煙
喫煙
カウンター
テーブル
Non-smoking
Smoking
Counter
Table
メニューを選ぶ　Ordering
○○をください。
これは何ですか？
I'll have ○○ please.
What is this?
はい
いいえ
Yes
No
のり（海藻）
おすすめのラーメンは？
Nori (Seaweed)
Which ramen do you recommend?
人気のラーメンは？
○○は入っていますか？
Which ramen is popular?
Does it contain (○○)?
なると（魚肉）
ねぎ
Naruto (Boiled fish paste)
Green Onions
豚肉とアルコールが入っていないラーメンはありますか？
メンマ（たけのこ）
Do you have ramen that doesn't contain pork or alcohol?
Menma
ベジタリアンでも食べられますか？
(Bamboo shoots)
（豚肉、鶏肉など）
食券販売機の文字が読めません。
I can't read the Japanese on the ticket vending machine.
こしょう
Pepper
七味
ごま
にんにく
Shichimi (Seven Sesame seeds Garlic
spice powder)
トッピング（有料）　Toppings (Costs extra)
玉子
Egg
チャーシュー（豚肉）野菜（もやし、キャベツ、ワカメ）
Char Siu (Pork) Vegetables (Bean sprouts,
cabbage, wakame seaweed)
ねぎ
のり
Green Onions Nori
チャーシュー
Is this OK for vegetarians?
テーブルの上の調味料：お好みで使いましょう（無料）
Condiments On the Table : Use to your liking (Free)
コーン
Corn
バター
Butter
Char Siu
(Pork, chicken, etc.)
おすすめのラーメンを１杯注文していただけませんか？
Could you order a bowl of the most recommended ramen for me?
サイドメニュー（有料）　※お店によって無料の場合もあります。
Side Menu (Costs extra) *May be free at some shops.
券売機の場合　Ticket Vending Machines
ライス
Rice
コインまたは紙幣を入れる。
餃子
替え玉　Extra
Gyoza Dumplings serving of noodles
Insert coins or bills.
おつり返却レバー
Change return lever
レンゲ（スープを飲むときに使います。
麺が熱いときはレンゲに乗せて冷まします。）
食べたいメニューのボタンを押す。
Press the button for the
item you want.
Renge (Used when drinking broth. When the noodles are
too hot, they can be placed on the renge to be cooled.)
チケットとおつりを受け取る。
Take your ticket and change.
単語集　List of Vocabulary
すみません
メニュー
水
コップ
箸
玉子（ゆで玉子、半熟玉子、味付け玉子などがあります。）
Excuse me. Menu
Water
Cup
Chopsticks
Egg (Varieties include boiled, soft-boiled, and flavored eggs.)
紙ナプキン
辛い
熱い
冷たい
Spicy
Hot
Cold
トイレ
Paper Napkin Toilet
スープの種類　Varieties of Broth
麺の種類　Noodle Varieties
食べ終わったら　Once You've Finished Eating
味
しょうゆ
塩
味噌
豚骨
量
大盛
普通
少なめ
いくらですか？
現金
クレジットカード
Flavor
Soy Sauce
Salt
Miso
Pork Bone
Amount
Large
Regular
Small
How much is it?
Cash
Credit Card
ダシ Dashi
牛
かたさ
かため
普通
やわらかめ
おつり
おいしい
ごちそうさまでした。
Regular
Soft
Change
Delicious
Thanks for the delicious meal.
(Soup Stock) Beef
豚
鶏
Pork
Chicken Fish
魚
昆布
野菜
Kombu (Kelp) Vegetable
Firmness Firm

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