Miso Ramen

The trip from Manila to Narita, Japan, was only about 4 hours. I was still feeling so full from the breakfast I had at home and the food served in the airplane. As I walked to gate 15 of the Narita Airport where my flight to San Francisco was set to depart, there was a small snack bar called “Snack & Bar Avion.” I stopped for a while and looked at its food display. “Hmmm,” I told myself, “I should not miss this chance to taste Japan’s authentic ramens.” I suddenly forgot I was still full. Quickly then, I ordered item number 3 which said “Miso Ramen.” Knowing that I still have 3 hours left to wait, I savored each flavor of the ingredient present in my ramen bowl. There were green seaweeds, marinated bamboo shoots, thinly sliced leeks and a slice of a fatty pork. The fatty pork created a thick, oily, nutty, and slightly sweet soup. The broth was chicken and flavored with miso. The noodles were straight, slightly thick and soft. Oh, it was super delicious!

Originally posted on 28 June 2011.