Tag: ramen
For Fabulous Shoyu Ramen, Head to Junteuchi Daruma
Whether it’s tonkotsu, salt, or miso, you’ll find all kinds of ramen in Tokyo. It is, after all, the capital city of Japan! But if this city has a signature style of noodles, it’s shoyu ramen. One of our new favorite shoyu...
Bib Gourmand Ramen at Kyoto’s Menya Inoichi Hanare
Walking past long queues in front of shops and restaurants, my herd mentality has no choice but to pay attention. But, as I dislike queuing so much, I'll usually tell myself that there's probably some false hype at play. "Keep walking," I'll...
Grab an exquisite lunch at Hayama Ramen, Shinjuku
Hayama Ramen, Shinjuku. Some of the best ramen in Tokyo.
Ramen, the neo-Japanese cuisine with a global cult following. At its cheapest, a student staple; at its most refined, Michelin star. Price tag aside, it’s a joyous tumble...
Menya Saimi, one of the best ramen in Sapporo
Japan’s diverse geography and climate are to thank for the array of regional cuisines and styles that have developed over generations. A visit to each region (and a glance at the souvenir stores) will quickly inform you of the beloved local specialties of the...
The Best Tantanmen in Tokyo: Bazoku
Japan, 1977. The economy was booming, black-and-white television was a distant memory and baseball legend Sadaharu Oh set a world record of 756 home runs. Also out of this dynamic time came a small hand pulled noodle restaurant in Asakusa named ‘Bazoku’. It remains...
