Just like ramen, tsukemen broth and flavorings can vary greatly from place to place, but what they tend to have in common are cold noodles served with a hot broth and a variety of toppings. It’s a bit like a deconstructed ramen. And I had no idea, until I delved deeper, that tsukemen was invented within the last 100 years.
The inventor may no longer be with us, but I spoke to his successor with the Japan Times here:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/07/tsukemen-ikebukuro-history/
Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 
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