Restaurant for introverts: Where in Japan you can eat ramen without interacting with people
If you want to taste delicious ramen, but you don't feel comfortable in the presence of people, the Japanese have found a way out. Ichiran Ramen is a chain of restaurants that operates throughout Japan and even abroad, namely in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States.
In this place, anyone can order their favorite ramen without contacting the staff and visitors. Remus, a user of the travel platform Klook, explained how it works.
This establishment started as a food stall in Fukuoka in 1960. Ichiran Ramen opened its first store in 1993 and has now grown to become one of the most popular restaurant chains across Japan.
It is noted that the main secret of the success of this dish is its signature pork-based broth called tonkotsu, which has been improved over the years. You can get your delicious ramen in an extremely short time - just 15 seconds. This tight time limit reportedly ensures that the tender, fresh noodles reach the customer in the exact consistency they ordered.
How to order Ichiran Ramen:
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after buying a ticket from a vending machine, the visitor chooses the base and ingredients for the dish;
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then, they are taken to an individual booth with partitions. If you decide to come to this place with friends, you can lower the partition;
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on a special sheet of paper, you need to personalize your order, indicating the spiciness and other details. Then you should press the button for the staff to accept the order;
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at a special tap, you can pour yourself water and wait for your order.
In addition, if you say the word "kae-dama," they will bring you an extra bowl of noodles so you can dip them in the remaining broth.