Chinese Taiwanese Cuisine: Misen, Imaike Branch

Located ideally at a 1-minute walk from the subway station Imaike, Misen, Imaike Branch is an authentic Taiwanese restaurant established in 1960. Misen is also known for Nagoya's specialty, Taiwan ramen. This dish, called "Taiwan ramen" even though it was made in Nagoya, is said to have originated about 30 years ago when the owner of this restaurant created it by making Taiwanese ta-a noodles extremely spicy and giving it its name. Back then, it was enjoyed by only a handful of regular customers; however, it quickly gained popularity through word of mouth and today it has become one of the must-eat places in Nagoya.

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Popularity of Over 50 Years

One of Misen's attractiveness is definitely the wide variety in its menu that will satisfy people of all ages! Starting with its signature dish Taiwan ramen, the menu has over 100 authentic Taiwanese dishes. Although the place is popular for its extreme spicy dishes, it also has choices of non-spicy food and sweets so that even those who do not eat spicy food can enjoy.

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Spicy Minced Meat Defines it All!

The most popular item is the original Taiwan ramen （630 yen）. The minced meat topped on the noodles is filled with the spiciness and flavors of red pepper and garlic, and gives a long-lasting deliciousness! The combination of the mild and intense chicken stock soup and the spicy minced meat is superb.

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Popular Dishes That Go Well with Drinks

Tebasaki （450 yen）, made from chicken wings of Aichi prefecture-grown chickens is another highly popular item along with Taiwan ramen. The tebasaki are simmered over an hour and are characteristic for the soft meat melting to pieces in your mouth. It has a sweet'n'spicy flavoring and goes perfectly with rice, obviously, but is also a great accompaniment to drinks.