Nagoya has many local foods, such as tebasaki, miso nikomi udon, hitsumabushi, and more. Recently, Taiwan ramen has also become well-known. Strange, right? Yes, Nagoya is in Japan, but Taiwan ramen was actually born in Nagoya.
Taiwan ramen is a very spicy ramen developed by Misen (味仙), inspired by Ta-a noodles from Taiwan. However, there is no “Taiwan ramen” in Taiwan, so it isn’t actually Taiwanese food. Today, it has become one of Nagoya’s specialties.
Taiwan ramen can now be found at many restaurants, primarily in Nagoya. However, it was first created at Misen (味仙) – the birthplace of Taiwan ramen! There are several branches of Misen in Nagoya, and one of them is located inside JR Nagoya Station. So, we decided to stop by the station branch before leaving the city.
The restaurant is open and spacious, with no walls separating it from the alley. The small shop has many tables packed together, along with some counter seats. Since it’s located in the station, it’s convenient for solo diners, even at dinner time.
Although Misen is famous for Taiwan ramen, they also serve a variety of Chinese dishes, including tebasaki.
Since here is Nagoya, even though it’s a Chinese restaurant, tebasaki is on the menu. I wasn’t expecting much from their tebasaki, assuming it might not be their specialty, but I was pleasantly surprised. The wings were spicy and flavorful, making it a great pairing with beer! Tebasaki are chicken wings seasoned with a spicy sauce.
Their Gyoza was also quite good. The skin was thin, and the inside was juicy with a familiar taste.
And here’s Taiwan ramen. Does it look spicy? Yes, it definitely is!
The dish is made with Chinese chives, minced pork, green onions, soybean sprouts, pepper, and more. While it resembles Tainanese noodles, Taiwan ramen is spicier.
Generally, the food at Misen is seasoned more strongly, which is typical of Nagoya’s taste preferences. If you’re traveling through Chubu Centrair International Airport, there’s also a branch located inside the airport (outside the restricted area).
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Name Misen JR Nagoyaeki-ten (味仙 JR名古屋駅店)
Open Lunch through Dinner
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