It looks like the tapioca bubble tea craze in Japan won’t be ending soon. Previously we have covered how this trendy drink, together with rice, would taste. Now here comes another unexpected combination: tapioca bubble tea and ramen.
Located in downtown Tokyo’s Tamachi neighborhood, Menya Musashi Gorindo (a branch of the highly respected Menya Musashi ramen chain) recently added Tapioca Tsukemen to its menu. Like the name says, this is tsukemen-style ramen, meaning that the noodles are served dry, with a dipping sauce on the side. But what sets this dish apart is that the broth includes boba/tapioca pearls.
We… honestly weren’t sure what to make of this. We like to think of ourselves as having pretty adventurous palates... but tapioca ramen? That sounded like it was crossing a line, no matter which direction you’re stepping.
How did this odd combination taste like?
Find out over at SoraNews24.
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