Ingredients

Tonkotsu ramen contains a creamy pork-bone broth, ramen noodles, and toppings such as chashu (braised pork), menma (bamboo shoots), and green onions. Key ingredients for the broth include pork femurs, trotters, and aromatics like garlic and ginger, while the flavor is enhanced by a savory tare (seasoning sauce) made from kombu (dried kelp) and bonito flakes. Traditional toppings also include kikurage (wood ear fungus), marinated ramen eggs (ajitama), and black garlic oil (mayu)