Why Do Japanese People Eat Soup So Hot (and Loud)? 🍜🔥
If you’ve ever watched someone in Japan eat ramen, you might notice two things:
1. The bowl is still steaming when they dive in.
2. They’re making quite a bit of noise slurping it.
At first glance, it might feel unusual, especially if you grew up where slurping was considered bad manners.
But in Japanese culture, this is completely normal… and actually encouraged.
The Hotter, the Better
In Japan, soup and noodle dishes are often served boiling hot. It’s not about testing pain tolerance, it’s about respecting the dish. Many foods, especially ramen, are considered to be at their peak flavour and texture when freshly made, piping hot. Waiting too long? That can overcook the noodles and dull the broth.
Plus, warm food in winter does more than just taste good: it helps with digestion, improves circulation, and gives you that cosy, full-body comfort we all crave this time of year.
The Slurp Is Real
Now, the slurping. It might sound chaotic to the untrained ear, but it’s practical.
Slurping actually pulls in a mix of air and noodles, helping cool each bite just enough to eat it safely and it enhances the aroma of the broth.
Yes, it’s a bit loud, but it’s also a sign of appreciation.
In fact, slurping in Japan can be seen as a compliment to the chef!
So What About Midori?
At Izakaya Midori, we love honouring these little cultural details and we serve our ramen just the way it should be: hot, flavourful, and totally slurp-worthy.
Whether you’re a seasoned slurper or still warming up to the idea, we invite you to enjoy our bowls the way they were meant to be eaten.
And don’t worry, we won’t judge. We’ll probably be slurping too 
The Slurp Is Real
Now, the slurping. It might sound chaotic to the untrained ear, but it’s practical.
Slurping actually pulls in a mix of air and noodles, helping cool each bite just enough to eat it safely and it enhances the aroma of the broth.
Yes, it’s a bit loud, but it’s also a sign of appreciation.
In fact, slurping in Japan can be seen as a compliment to the chef!
So What About Midori?
At Izakaya Midori, we love honouring these little cultural details and we serve our ramen just the way it should be: hot, flavourful, and totally slurp-worthy.
Whether you’re a seasoned slurper or still warming up to the idea, we invite you to enjoy our bowls the way they were meant to be eaten.
And don’t worry, we won’t judge. We’ll probably be slurping too
Come visit us! Your body (and tastebuds) will thank you 💚
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