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Mazemen (Soupless Tantanmen)
A bowl containing noodles, chili oil, and a mountain of Sichuan peppercorns (huajiao) without any soup. When mixed well and slurped, the numbness follows the spiciness, piercing straight to the brain. It is said that the original version in Hiroshima began with 'Kisaku,' which opened in Naka Ward in 2001. Originally a ramen shop struggling with low customer numbers, the owner encountered this flavor at a cooking class held by a Chinese international student and subsequently traveled to Sichuan Province to explore the cuisine. After extensive research, the shop transitioned into a specialty Tantanmen restaurant. The spread of the dish was further boosted when 'Kunimatsu,' which opened in 2009, released its recipe, leading to a surge in new shops entering the market. Adding rice to the remaining ingredients—a practice known as 'Oimeshi'—is also a way of enjoying the dish that customers naturally started. The more you mix it, the more addictive this bowl becomes.
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