Ramen (ラーメン) is a noodle soup dish that was originated in Japan and has become one of the most popular dishes in recent decades. Ramen is inexpensive and widely available, two factors that also make them an ideal option for budget travelers. Ramen restaurants can be found in virtually every corner of the country and produce countless regional variations of this common noodle dish. The second key aspect of ramen are the noodles, which are made of wheat and come in many different types. Typical Ramen noodles are long and elastic, but countless varieties exist that vary from thin and straight to thick and wavy.
