Menma is a classic Japanese ramen topping made from dried and fermented bamboo shoots. It is reconstituted and then seasoned in dashi to give it a slightly crunchy and extremely flavorful taste. Menma is famously used as a topping for ramen, but can also be served as a snack or appetizer. There are different ways to make menma, including using canned bamboo shoots or making it at home by fermenting bamboo shoots. Quick methods to make menma at home include using canned bamboo shoots and seasoning them with sesame oil, chicken stock, sake, shoyu, mirin, and la-yu. Menma is known for its ideal texture and mouthfeel, making it one of the most flavorful ramen toppings.