Taipei eatery serves up ramen with 14-legged isopod for US$48


Isopods are distant relatives of woodlice and they can reach 30cm in length. - THE RAMEN BOY/FACEBOOK

TAIPEI (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A ramen eatery in Taipei recently started serving up noodles with a deep-sea creature that looks like it belongs in a science fiction movie.

Atop each bowl of noodles is a 14-legged isopod. Each “limited-edition” bowl at The Ramen Boy costs NT$1,480 (US$48) and is available only for the ramen joint’s regulars. Registrations and bookings are required.

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