Condiment Customization (味変ハック - Aji-hen)
The popular ramen eating technique of 'Aji-hen' (flavor transformation). Halfway through your meal, add table condiments like crushed garlic, sesame seeds, white pepper, or pickled ginger to dynamically change the broth's flavor profile.
Born from the customer's desire to enjoy two distinct flavor profiles in a single sitting. Diners respect the chef by tasting the original broth first, then unleash their inner culinary designer for the second half.
Eat half of your bowl in its original state first. Then, add pickled ginger ('Beni-shoga') or ground sesame if eating Tonkotsu. For a powerful punch, scoop half a spoon of crushed raw garlic into the hot broth.
What is the technique of adding table condiments halfway through your ramen to transform the flavor called?