Why Bacon Makes the Best Japanese Tanmen Broth — Ready Faster Than You'd Think

Marion Grasby shares her quick and easy take on Japanese Tanmen, a lesser-known ramen noodle soup made with bacon instead of traditional pork belly for a smoky, flavor-packed broth. The soup comes together with stir-fried vegetables, wood ear mushrooms, and fresh ramen noodles in a fraction of the time of most noodle soups. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that still delivers serious depth of flavor.