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Shianbashi Ramen
A signature bowl from our Nagasaki guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Champon · Seafood
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Bakudan champon
The story behind the bowl
A late-night Nagasaki institution whose signature drops a potent ball of garlic and lard into pork-based champon. Celebrity signatures cover the walls, but the real reason to visit is this unmistakably rowdy local bowl.
Before you go: Let the 'bomb' dissolve gradually so you can taste the soup before and after the garlic takes over.