Ramen (ラーメン) a dish of noodles in broth, usually with various meat and vegetable toppings, is also often referred to as Chuka Soba (中華そば, lit. "Chinese noodles.") In Japan, ramen is currently one of the most popular fast-food options. Though every Japanese city has numerous inexpensive ramen restaurants specializing in these noodles, countless varieties of instant ramen (much like the Japanese equivalent of the frozen TV dinner) are also available. These noodles have changed much since their origin in China. Four main types of ramen are widely available in Japan: shio ("salt), shoyu ("soy sauce"), tonkotsu ("pork bone") and miso ("soy-bean paste"). While the toppings used in ramen are generalized based on the broth type, this can also vary from shop to shop. As complements to the noodles, ramen restaurants also commonly offer Japanese-style Fried Rice and Gyoza (Pan-Fried Dumplings).
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