A Guide to the Regional Ramen of Japan | Lucky PeachThe characteristics of Japan's twenty established regional styles.Photographs courtesy of Nate Shockey, Mark Roberts, and the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum A bowl of ramen consists of four basic elements: the broth, the tare, the noodles, and the toppings. The broth is generally a mix of pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetables, with each shop crafting their own blend. Most mix various parts of pig and
