A close-up, overhead image displays a bowl of ramen from Ichiran Ramen, identifiable by its distinct black ceramic bowl featuring a red and gold repeating geometric pattern and stylized "Ichiran" kanji around its rim, along with a golden mythological bird emblem on the left exterior

A close-up, overhead image displays a bowl of ramen from Ichiran Ramen, identifiable by its distinct black ceramic bowl featuring a red and gold repeating geometric pattern and stylized "Ichiran" kanji around its rim, along with a golden mythological bird emblem on the left exterior. This establishment is located in Taito, Japan. The bowl contains a pale, opaque tonkotsu broth with small bubbles visible on its surface. Thin, light-colored ramen noodles are submerged in the broth. Toppings include a generous portion of finely chopped green scallions across the top-left section, a central dollop of bright orange-red chili paste, and two pieces of light pink pork submerged in the lower portion of the broth. A black ramen spoon rests in the broth on the right side of the bowl. The bowl is positioned on a light brown wooden table. In the upper background, a black tray holds a yellow paper sheet displaying Japanese text and a small white packet.