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Rich, Creamy and Full of Chicken Umami — Chicken Paitan Has Its Own Addictive Appeal

Chicken paitan ramen is known for its rich, creamy broth made by slowly simmering chicken.

Some bowls are thick and almost like a chicken potage, while others are surprisingly smooth and easy to drink.

Different shops create very different styles, so find the chicken paitan that suits you best!

Chicken Paitan Ramen | 鶏白湯らーめん

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Torinoana
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Creamy chicken paitan ramen with minced chicken, green onions and menma at Tori no Ana Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro

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Torinotoriko
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Aka Zenbu Nose ramen at Tori no Toriko in Shimbashi, Tokyo, topped with pork and chicken chashu, seasoned egg, green onions and menma.

Shimbashi


Chicken paitan and tonkotsu ramen are both often made by simmering their main ingredients for many hours to draw out deep flavor.

The process may sound similar, but chicken creates a completely different kind of richness and umami.

That difference is part of what makes ramen so interesting.

Enjoy discovering the many different flavors and styles that Japanese ramen has to offer!

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