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About Mazemen
Mazemen — also called abura soba or maze soba — is ramen without broth. Instead of a soup base, the noodles are tossed in a rich sauce made from soy, sesame, pork fat, and other aromatics. It is intensely flavored, with every strand coated in concentrated umami.
Mazemen is the format for ramen chefs who want maximum flavor without dilution. The dish is mixed vigorously before eating — the egg yolk, sauce, and toppings bind together into something between pasta and ramen. If you have never tried brothless ramen, it is a revelation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mazemen?+
Mazemen is brothless ramen — noodles tossed in a rich sauce rather than served in soup. Also called abura soba. Intensely flavored and mixed before eating.
Is mazemen the same as tsukemen?+
No. Tsukemen has broth for dipping; mazemen has no broth at all. Mazemen noodles are coated in sauce and mixed with toppings. Tsukemen noodles are dipped into a separate broth bowl.
What toppings come with mazemen?+
Common mazemen toppings include a raw or soft-boiled egg yolk, chashu pork, menma, green onions, nori, and a drizzle of chili oil. The egg yolk is mixed in to enrich the sauce.