Ramen noodles ( rmen), is a type of Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, water, salt, and kansui (a type of alkaline water). Ramen noodles are typically served in a hot broth with various toppings such as sliced pork, nori (seaweed), menma (fermented bamboo shoots), and scallions.
The pronunciation of ramen noodles can vary depending on the region of Japan where it is made. In Tokyo, for example, ramen noodles are typically pronounced as “rah-men” while in Osaka, they are pronounced as “rah-myeon”.
