Tsukemen are originated from Japan, particularly in Tokyo. The cold noodles are served separately from a hot dipping broth, which is often rich and flavorful. Tsukemen use thick and chewy noodles like ramen and allows diners to control the amount of broth they consume with each bite. Tsukemen is enjoyed in casual eateries known as "ramen shops" and is often consumed quickly, making it a popular choice for busy individuals in Japan.

Regarding the origin of Japanese tzukemen, there are various theories, with one of the most compelling attributing its creation and commercialization to Ichio Yamagishi of Tokyo Daishoken Ramen Shop in 1955. The emergence of the "Original Dipping Noodles King" chain in 1973 further popularized the dish. By the 1990s, Yamagishi began training apprentices, leading to a rapid rise in dipping noodle shops across Japan, elevating its status to rival that of ramen.