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Japan’s Most Intimidating Ramen Shop Is Using Stickers To Bring In Female Diners

September 30

Ordering at a Jiro-style ramen shop involves its own language. When the bowl is nearly ready, customers are asked whether they want garlic and regulars fire back their order in shorthand: ninniku for…

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