One of the great things about Pattaya is the close proximity to food, and the variety of cuisines mostly within walking distance.
Tonight we went to Ozawa Ramen. It’s a franchise known for it’s authentic Ramen. The restaurant layout is reminiscent of a small restaurant you might find in Japen.
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish — wheat noodles served in a flavorful broth, topped with stuff like sliced pork (chashu), a soft-boiled egg, green onions, nori, and whatever else makes it delicious. It’s comfort food at its finest, slurped hot and fast.
The main styles are usually defined by the broth:
- Shoyu – soy sauce based, clear and savory
- Miso – rich, nutty, and a little sweet from fermented soybean paste
- Shio – salt-based, the lightest and clearest broth
- Tonkotsu – creamy, cloudy pork bone broth, simmered for hours until it’s silky and rich
Beyond broth, you’ll also hear about regional styles like Sapporo (miso-heavy), Hakata (tonkotsu, thin noodles), and Tokyo-style (soy-based, classic). Basically: same soul, endless variations.
I chose the Shoyu broth, with a serving of Karage chicken as a side. The broth was rich in flavour and the noodles were cooked to perfection.
