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Thursday, april 8, 2021 • ThE BullETiN
RESTAURANT REVIEWS, DINING DEALS & FOOD NEWS
Chomp Chomp includes Togarashi Seven Spice on a soft-boiled egg.
RAMEN MAKES THINGS
BETTER IN AN INSTANT
Story and photos by BARB GONZALEZ • For The Bulletin
M
entioning ramen used to conjure an image of the 29-cent package of dried noodles and a seasoning packet college students called food,
and nothing more. Today, the dish triggers a tastier picture. Ramen has evolved as the steaming hot bowls of noodles swimming in
tasty broth have hit the mainstream. Trendy ramen houses offering various twists of spices, protein and vegetables are popular eateries
across the country, including the one in Central Oregon. And these days, diners rarely balk at paying $10 or more for this style of soup.
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