This Restaurant Is Serving Ramen With a Whole Crocodile Leg

Ramen is popular dish in Asian countries all year round. With so many options to choose from, some restaurants opt to innovate as a way to bring in customers. The latest creation from one noodle shop in Taiwan sparked widespread interest for its signature ingredient: a whole crocodile leg.  

Nu Wu Mao Kuei (女巫貓葵), located in Douliu City, is offering diners a limited-edition "Coolzilla Crocodile Fish Ramen" for 1,500 New Taiwan dollars (approximately $48) a bowl. The crocodiles whose limbs are harvested for consumption come from a farm in Taitung on the island's southeast coast. The ramen includes typical toppings like bamboo shoots, baby corn, and eggs in a broth containing more than 40 different spices. 

Because of the complex nature of the dish, interested customers have to order the crocodile ramen two or three days before coming in. And if you're thinking about getting it just to take a photo, be prepared to pay a NT$100 (about $3) food wastage fee. 

So far, several local bloggers have sampled the viral dish for themselves. According to NextShark, one woman claimed the steamed crocodile leg tastes like chicken, while the braised meat calls to mind the taste of pork feet. 

It's far from the first time an eye-catching ramen recipe has gone viral in Taiwan. In May, a restaurant in Taipei gained attention for serving a ramen bowl topped with a steamed giant isopod. And earlier this month, frog ramen and durian ramen made their debuts in the cities of Yunlin and Kaohsiung, respectively. 

For the most part, ramen restaurants in the U.S. stick to traditional serving methods and ingredients. But if there's one thing America and influencers love, it's a trend, so it might only be a matter of time before we see some of these unique ramen dishes in the States. 

source https://www.mensjournal.com/news/taiwanese-restaurant-ramen-whole-crocodile-leg