Chahan

Fried rice cooked on a screaming-hot wok until each grain is separate and lightly charred — the smoky wok aroma is everything. Often served as a set with ramen (half-chahan), which is a combination that makes good sense. The mix-ins vary by restaurant — chashu pork and egg are the classics, but shrimp and vegetable versions are also common.

強火でパラパラに炒めたご飯に、お醤油の香ばしさがたまらない一品だよ。細かく切った焼豚や卵、ネギなどの具材がご飯としっかり混ざり合っていて、一口ごとに旨みが広がる。単品でも十分主役になれる満足感があるし、ラーメンと半チャーハンのセットで頼む人も多いよ。