term's older sense of “mixed together”. The original sense of “mixed together” appears in texts from the mid-1700s. Some Japanese dictionaries trace this to Chinese term ("to mix"), pronounced as chham-hô in modern Min-Nan and as chānhuò in modern Mandarin. Usage to refer to the food item appears from the late 19th century to early 20th century, apparently originating from the Shikairō Chinese restaurant in Nagasaki. See also Jjamppong List of ramen dishes Japanese Chinese cuisine References Ramen dishes Noodle soups Chinese cuisine Chinese noodle dishes Japanese noodle dishes Japanese Chinese cuisine