Japan’s first ever insect instant noodles released with 100-cricket packed udon bowls
In recent years, we’ve seen makers in Japan begin to turn to crickets as a nutritionally efficient and less environmentally demanding protein source. While those…
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Japanese maker releases instant noodles made for cat lovers
Japanese instant noodle maker Ogasawara Seifun’s Kirimaru Ramen was originally released in 1965, but briefly discontinued in 1998. It was brought back quickly due to…
Japan fuses instant noodles and rice balls for the ultimate speedy snack
Onigiri (rice balls) are perhaps the lifeblood of Japanese snacks to eat on the go. While their most common form is your favorite meat or…
Marugame Seimen’s Kaki Tama Ankake Udon is Now on Sale
Marugame Seimen or Marugame Udon celebrated its 20th anniversary in November and, therefore, has come up with special menus and projects for this special event….
8 minutes worth the wait: Nissin’s new Donbei premium udon is the chewiest instant udon ever
When it first came out in 1976, Nissin’s Donbei Kitsune Udon was the world’s first ever bowl-shaped instant noodle and it has been a familiar…
Japanese chain’s new “meaty udon chicken katsu bowls” double the meat and carbs
A popular tonkatsu (Japanese fried pork cutlet) chain Katsuya’s menu is stacked with a number of katsu varieties, including rice bowls and curry, but they…
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…
New packaging design lets you slurp instant ramen while watching your health
It can sometimes be hard to resist the siren call of the junkiest flavors of instant noodles, such as Pringles Sour Onion and Cream Ramen,…
Japanese noodle towels are the perfect ramen slurping splash damage protection
Japanese online retailer Felissimo already had one hilarious but incredibly niche towel design under their belt–shiba inu peeking their heads through holes in the wall–but…
Michelin-Recognized Udon Restaurant Opens Up New Tokyo Shop With Takeout Menu
Japan is home to a number of surprising dishes that have been awarded Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status, including riceballs, yakitori, and even ramen served…
Nissin’s Dongitsune Fox Girl Inspires Pop-up Cafe Serving Noodles & “Fox Ear” Inari Sushi
Japan’s foxy fixation with Dongitsune If you’ve spent any time in Japan over the past two years, chances are you’ve seen “Dongitsune.” Played by actress…
Japan’s Udon Noodle Tentacle Bed Will Wrap You Up And Put You To Sleep
You can’t say Japan hasn’t tried when it comes to creative alternatives to standard bedding. A head bed that lets you pretend that Kirby is…
Noodle Shop Closing Sign Goes Viral: The Owner’s Heartwarming Story
In accordance with Japanese culture and work ethics, Japanese restaurants, particularly shops specializing in traditional Japanese foods, are expected to behave formally and politely when…
Japanese Udon Noodle Mascot Posts Brilliant Banksy Parody
The anonymous graffiti artist-slash-provocateur Banksy was all over the news recently when he pulled off his latest stunt. At a Southeby’s art auction he set…
Japanese Designer Crafts Awesome Samurai Noodle Warriors
One look at the Twitter and Instagram of Taishi Arimura will show you that the Tokyo-based graphic designer has a witty and creative style of…