SOUP ONLY – serving up noodle-less Tantanmen in the battle against food wastage
Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…
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Kawaii Sōmen noodles in colorful box with art by Sebastian Masuda, Japan’s “Father of Kawaii”
Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…
Japanese Michelin recognized ramen to be released in instant packs
You can find quite a few bowls of ramen in Japan that have obtained Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status (including, of all places, a used…
Hoshinoya Tokyo offers Kuzukiri Ramune noodles in order to tackle food wastage
Hoshinoya Tokyo has taken the initiative to support 80 year old ramune company,Tokyo Beverages, by providing kuzukiri noodles flavoured by ramune that would otherwise be…
Japanese hotel brings back popular ramen-themed rooms with restaurant atmosphere and free noodles
Last July, the Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel collaborated with popular ramen chain Yamaokaya to give noodle lovers a place to lay their head and dream…
Colorful plant-based ramen available for delivery from Japan’s Kagetsu Arashi
Over the past several years ramen, perhaps Japan’s favorite comfort food, has seen an increase in delicious vegan and vegetarian ramen options, including the world’s…
Japan’s new “Noodle Wall” protects from ramen splash damage and has a theater pocket for your phone
To keep up with the constant wave of new types of instant noodles released, such as Sour Cream and Onion Pringles flavored yakisoba and even…
My Neighbor Totoro as a delicious serving of soba noodles
Tororo soba is popular way to enjoy soba buckwheat noodles in Japan. The dish tops the noodles with tororo–a gooey white topping made from grated…
Soy flavored vegan cup ramen for all of the people, all of the times!
Have you eaten ramen recently? If so, chances are you’ll have noticed (and salivated over) the astonishing variety of flavors now available. Like this Pirana…
Cup Noodle proposes the most refreshing way to enjoy instant ramen in this summer heat
August 2020 has been a very hot month with heatwave of over 35 Celsius on many days in a row. On days like this, it…
Tokyo restaurant serves up refreshing vegan udon
A noodle restaurant “Men (Noodle) cuisine Asabutei” in Asabu jyuban sho-tengai, Tokyo, started vegan Udon menu. Since there are many embassies and consulates of 23…
Noodle lovers can now stay in ramen shop hotel rooms in Japan with free ramen goodies
Without even touching on love hotels (and the many themed-rooms found within them), Japan certainly offers a lot of lodging experiences with very specific themes….
Slurp the second impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion cup ramen
While the originally scheduled July release of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, is currently on hold due to…
IKEA Japan releases 100% plant-based cup ramen in salt and curry flavors
You can always count on the instant noodle aisle in a Japanese convenience store to double down on the junk food factor with flavors like…
Hokkaido Gourmet Guide: Top Recommended Ramen Shops in Sapporo
When I think of Hokkaido, the first things that come to my mind are fresh air, beautiful places for sightseeing and a gourmet paradise! In…