👉 The word 'yamaguchi' refers to a type of Japanese rice bowl traditionally served as part of a meal in a traditional Japanese restaurant or at home in Japan. It typically consists of two layers of rice noodles, usually filled with various toppings such as cucumber, avocado, pork, beef, egg, or fish. The sauce is usually made from soy sauce and dashi (a type of seaweed soup) and is often served over the rice. The term 'yamaguchi' originates from a Japanese folk tale that tells how rice was originally brought to Japan by the nomadic bandits who lived in the mountains, but eventually settled down in the town. The rice bowl, which had two layers of noodles, was said to be made of ramen broth and served at the local village's tea house every morning. Today, it is still a popular dish in Japanese restaurants, particularly in areas where they serve ramen.