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About Tsukemen
Tsukemen is dipping ramen — noodles served cold or at room temperature alongside a small bowl of intensely concentrated hot broth. You dip the noodles in the broth rather than mixing them together. The format was invented in Tokyo in the 1960s and has grown into one of the most beloved ramen styles in Japan.
The broth in tsukemen is far more concentrated than regular ramen — thick, rich, and often fish-forward or pork-forward, designed to coat each dip of noodles. The noodles are typically thicker and chewier than regular ramen noodles, built to hold up to repeated dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tsukemen?+
Tsukemen is dipping ramen — thick noodles served separately from a small bowl of concentrated broth. You dip the noodles into the broth rather than eating them together. Invented in Tokyo in the 1960s.
How is tsukemen different from regular ramen?+
In tsukemen, the noodles and broth are served separately. The broth is much more concentrated and the noodles are thicker and chewier. You dip rather than slurp from a bowl.
What toppings come with tsukemen?+
Common tsukemen toppings include chashu pork, menma, nori, a soft-boiled egg, and green onions. Many shops also offer a "soup wari" — hot dashi added to the remaining broth so you can drink it at the end.