Tag: Narutomaki

Over 40,000 queries are processed by Google every second, and one question fans often type is 'Does Naruto contain fish?' The short and most direct answer is yes, as the popular anime features the iconic Narutomaki fish cake in many scenes.

According to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the production of surimi—the fish paste used to make many types of fish cakes—is a multi-billion dollar industry. If you've ever seen a colorful fish cake, like the iconic pink-swirled narutomaki, bobbing in your ramen, you might wonder what do fish cakes taste like in ramen and how they contribute to the dish's overall experience.