Ramen can be split into three segments: 1. Classic noodles in soup 2. Tsukemen: cold noodles served alongside hot soup and 3.Abura Soba: the original "soupless ramen" - The freshly cooked noodles sit in a puddle of tare seasoning and abura (oil, fat or flavorful lard) and sesame oil. A soft-boiled egg, pork chashu, crunchy menma and narutomaki (fish cake) are often served on top. Spritz your noodles with vinegar and spicy oil and dig into the least well-known of the three great ramen categories.