ramen
/ˈrɑː.men/
Japanese Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
ラーメン
Katakana (rāmen)
Entered English
1970s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "ramen"
From Japanese 'rāmen' (ラーメン), derived from Chinese 'lā miàn' (拉面, pulled noodles). A Japanese noodle soup dish that became a global food trend in the 2000s.
Example Usage
"This ramen shop makes the best tonkotsu broth in town."