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7 Days in Japan

A week of Japanese-leaning bowls. Not a tourism itinerary — just dinner.

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Source photograph of Shoyu ramen

Shoyu ramen

醤油ラーメン

A soy-sauce ramen you can make at home without pretending you run a 20-year tonkotsu shop.

2 hrA bit of workNo chilli

Source photograph of Phở bò

Phở bò

Phở bò

Vietnamese beef noodle soup: a long, clear-ish broth, rice noodles, herbs, and a table full of finishing flavours.

4 hrA bit of work🌶️

Source photograph of Mapo tofu

Mapo tofu

麻婆豆腐

Sichuan tofu in a chilli-bean sauce with minced pork, Sichuan pepper, and enough oil to carry the mala.

35 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️

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