Living in Yokohama meant an inevitable visit to the Ramen Museum. In fact, many of us were adamant about it. Ramen is one of the most well-known Japanese cuisines. Of course, this is not the cheap instant ramen variety that can often be found in the grocery market. I'm talking about a hot bowl of fresh, chewy noodles in a rich, soupy base. The kind I prefer to eat is tonkotsu, which has a slight layer of fatty bits. The flavors will vary depending what kind you get and which region it is from. I'm no expert but I do know good ramen when I eat one.
This is the dedicated museum for the ramen lover in the heart of every soul. Just kidding. But it is a must-see for any tourist around the area. We traversed into the museum with mouths salivating at the thought of tasting all that noodle-y goodness. The interior was quite interesting. It was as if I had stepped back in time. There were buildings and tiny little ramen restaurants inside the museum. I believe there were two levels, each leading around in a circle where you can take a gander at the old style buildings and vintage things. The walkway was narrow and could potentially be claustrophobic for some.
This antique phone booth was very popular. We all snagged a turn for some silly photos because that's what people do when they see one. Ah, I looked so young then. And my hair was much longer.
Itadakimasu!
Until next time...!
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