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Godzilla Ramen - crocodile leg appears to crawl out of ramen bowl is Taiwan’s latest food fad

News - Jul 1, 2023
Godzilla Ramen - crocodile leg appears to crawl out of ramen bowl  is Taiwan’s latest food fad

A small Taiwanese restaurant has sparked diverse reactions on the internet due to a terrifying dish that they have concocted, which nobody dares to try.

Image Credits: Daily Mail
Image Credits: Daily Mail

The online user named the Yunlin-based eatery's creation 'Godzilla Ramen' and referred to it as 'thick witch crocodile ramen'.

Along with the usual ingredients such as noodles and broth, the dish features a very large crocodile leg sticking out of the bowl.

They share that: 'The witch uses more than forty kinds of natural spices and fresh ingredients to cook, and then injects the idea of love into the soup, mixes all elements and energy, and finally boils all kinds of expressions of love that belong to you.'

Image Credits: Daily Mail
Image Credits: Daily Mail

'Your heart is beating, you may not be able to help yourself, you may be short of breath, drink it, and you will see through all appearances and awaken the purest and unconditional love in your heart,' the eatery suggests.

After cleaning, alligator feet are scrubbed with a mixture of alcohol and spices (ginger, garlic, onion). Next, crocodile feet are simmered in the restaurant's signature soup for two hours. The whole process generally takes about 3 hours.

However the process of finding crocodile feet is very difficult, the restaurant only provides 2 bowls of Godzilla Ramen every day, and each bowl is priced at NT$1,500.

Image Credits: Daily Mail
Image Credits: Daily Mail

Restaurants describe unique dishes that put off even the most intrepid diners. Diners are also attracted by this unique dish. They say alligator meat tastes like chicken but is tougher. They also suggested that restaurants cut off the crocodile's claws to make the dish more appealing.

However, many people left negative comments such as "looks disgusting" or "doesn't look good". One even advised against trying the dish: "Too bad. I can't eat it. It's so weird."

Many people have expressed their fear of Godzilla ramen. Even condemned the food and the whole restaurant. They urge people to stay away from the dish immediately.

Image Credits: Daily Mail
Image Credits: Daily Mail

Godzilla Ramen is inspired by a dish made with a sea beetle called an isopod. This 14-legged crustacean has now attracted many diners to Taipei to taste it.

Read more: Taiwanese restaurant introduces giant isopod ramen to daring diners 

Steam the isopod for 10 minutes, then place directly over a bowl of ramen and condensed fish and chicken broth. Each bowl is priced at NT$1,480 ($48 or £37.50).