Tonkotsu ramen is a Japanese noodle soup made from pork bones (specifically ... This lays a perfect base for the tender yet slightly chewy noodles to go over, kept company by various toppings ...

(SHUTTERSTOCK) Kyushu, north Japan, is home to the rich, pork-based tonkotsu ramen. (SHUTTERSTOCK) The tare, or soup base, defines each ramen’s character. (SHUTTERSTOCK) ...

Iconically popular Japanese ramen chain, Ippudo ... soymilk offers a similarly rich and creamy texture soup base, reminiscent of the meat tonkotsu broth. With the help of porcini mushrooms ...