Santouka Ramen Research Survey
Have you eaten at Santouka Ramen (Harvard Square)? Then fill out this survey for a chance to eat more ramen!

This survey is anonymous unless you choose to enter the drawing: One person will be chosen to earn $15 towards their next bowl of ramen. If you are interested in entering, fill out your Venmo email below.

 Fill out the TWO optional questions (denoted with *extra*) at the end for an ADDITIONAL entry. Brief answers are fine.

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Only if you want to be entered for a chance to earn $15 for a bowl of ramen!
Where do you think ramen originates from? *
How much do you like ramen? *
Absolutely hate it
Absolutely love it
For what purpose(s) would you intentionally eat at Santouka/a similar ramen shop for? *
Required
How much of a "foodie" are you? *
I don't care at all about going out to try new food
MEGA FOODIE! I always want to try new cuisines/restaurants!!!
What do you think of the price range of ramen at Santouka/a similar ramen shop? *
Are you familiar with the below? If so, which ones, and how does it influence your perception of Japanese cuisine and culture? *
N/A (not familiar)
-3 (strong negative influence)
-2 (moderate negative influence)
-1 (slight negative influence)
0 (neutral)
1 (slight positive influence)
2 (moderate positive influence)
3 (strong positive influence)
anime/manga
Japanese music
Japanese video games
traditional Japanese culture (such as the tea ceremony)
non-ramen Japanese cuisine
Japanese representation in Western media (Marie Kondo, Tokyo Night Stories, etc.)
Asian representation in Western media (Fresh Off the Boat, Crazy Rich Asians, etc.)
Do you think any of the above influences your perceptions of ramen and why you may decide to eat it? *
(brief; 1 sentence is fine!)
How much do you think eating ramen at Santouka/similar shop gives you an authentic Japanese experience, and in what way? *
0 (not authentic at all)
1
2
3
4
5 (completely authentic)
has authentic reputation
menu choices
taste of food
quality of food/ingredients
how dishes are made
presentation of food (certain bowl, arrangement of sides, etc.)
decor of establishment
Japanese language used in restaurant
appearance of the staff
quality of service
Santouka's origin and history
Overall, how authentically Japanese do you think eating ramen at Santouka is? *
Not authentic at all
Completely authentic
Why do you think so? *
In general, why would you (or wouldn't you) like to eat ramen at Santouka or a similar shop? *
Do you feel you understand more about Japan/Japanese culture because of going to Santouka/ramen shops? *
Would you actively learn more about Japan/Japanese culture because of exposure to ramen? (investigate online, watch shows, etc.) *
Age group
optional!
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Nationality
optional
Ethnicity
optional - how you identify your ethnic background.
Race
optional - how you identify your ethnic background.
Why do you think eating at Santouka, and ramen shops in general,  has become popular in Cambridge / in America? *
How do you think American perceptions of Japan may interact with the popularization of ramen shops like Santouka? (*extra*)
With regard to your ethnic/racial identity, do you identify or associate yourself with ramen? Why/why not? (*extra*)
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