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Originally Posted by Tall_Cool
I have a serious question. I read a lot of talk about Vegas Ramen restaurants on this board. Obviously this can't be the same 50-cent Ramen noodles I lived off of in college?
I love Asian foods of all kinds so I guess I need to try this but am wondering exactly what it is and what to expect.
Real Ramen, not the fried noodles with sodium packets you speak of, is all about the broth. Tonkotsu Ramen is made from pork bones and is simmered up to 24 hours. It is by far my favorite, but there are lots of different kinds depending on the restaurant. There are other ingredients added to it as well and the noodles are also important, but the broth is the star.
Not all Japanese restaurants make great Ramen, so I would find a Ramen specific restaurant and go sample.