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Again, both mazemen and abura soba are basically a bowl of ramen without a significant broth component. The main flavors in both come from the tare and the fat, which together form the sauce that ends up coating the noodles.
WHAT IS MAZEMEN? Also known as abura soba or maze soba, mazemen is a no-broth or soup-less ramen.
Abura soba. Abura soba and Mazesoba are considered the original soupless ramen in Japan, but in the United States, both dishes are often referred simply as Mazemen.
Mazemen, or “mixed noodles” in Japanese, are served broth-less with a delicious sauce, oil, and an array of toppings. There are many versions of Mazemen, a popular one being Taiwan Mazesoba.
Because ramen broth contains an inordinate amount of sodium, most people will choose to not finish the broth out of health considerations. Despite this, some people choose to finish the entire bowl. Ultimately, it's up to you! This is simply a note that there is nothing wrong with leaving out some of the broth.