Meet the Director of the Cup Noodles Museum
Yukitaka Tsutsui explains the philosophy behind Yokohama's Cup Noodles Museum, where kids can get hands-on with their food.
Michelin Mania: 8 Hot Minowa Ramen Shops
When ramen shop Toy Box was picked up in the 2015 Tokyo Michelin Guide, it put a magnifying glass on the triangle between Minowa, Minami-Senju and Machiya Stations in northeastern Tokyo.
The Top 10 Ramen Shops in New York City
It's a golden age of ramen in NYC, and you should slurp widely and deeply, using this guide for reference.
57% Name Instant Ramen Japan's Top Invention
More than ECG machines, electric rice cookers and the Playstation 4, a majority of Japanese pick instant ramen as the nation's top invention.
Waffle Iron Ramen
Waffling ramen gives it a crispy texture with extra-browned spots.
Top Ramen Blogger Ranking 2015
Ramen bloggers are connected, especially in Japan, and most of the best ramen blogs know each other and regularly go out to crush ramen bowls together.
Top Ramen for Gundam Fans
YouTuber and Gundam model-maker rrobbert184 stakes his claim for the best ramen in Japan.
Otsuka Ai Gives You 3 Minutes for Ramen
Otsuka Ai is best known for her 2003 bubblegum-pop track "Sakuranbo," which spent a staggering 103 weeks on the Top 200 Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Ramen Adventures’ Best of the Best
Instead of a Top Ten Ramen in Tokyo, Ramen Adventures goes with a Top Three-ish in eight different categories.
10 Properly Hot-hot Tokyo Ramen Shops
Spicy ramen is a standard cold-weather craving, with one bite enough to get the sweat going.
Ramen Adventures’ Top 5 of 2015
Ramen Adventures has been documenting the best bowls in Japan since October 2008. Here we present the hot ramen blogger’s top five picks for 2015 (so far).
Tokaiya in Otaru, Hokkaido
The miso, served with a healthy topping of sizzling garlic pork, was pretty good. It won't be winning any awards, but for random, middle-of-nowhere ramen it hit the spot.
Top Ramen YouTuber Ranking 2015
Video is the way of the future, and ramen is along for the ride.
Ramen White Paper Examines Global Ramen Trends
Conducted from October 3 to November 16, 2012, the survey of 676 ramen fans in 44 countries represented the first (known) systematic attempt to analyze the global love of ramen.
A J-Punk/Metal Ode to Noodles
CANTOY penned the track Tenkaippin to describe the life-affirming qualities of the band's favorite noodle chain.
Automated Instant Ramen Is (Not) A Reality
We’ve got automated hot water dispensers, ice makers, coffee machines and soda fountains. So why not an automated instant ramen maker, complete with onions, carrots and a choice of hard- or soft-boiled egg?
Vegeta vs. Instant Ramen
In May 2015, Dragonball’s resident attitude with a widow’s peak epically endorsed Nissin Cup Noodle’s new vegetable-packed variety of instant ramen.
The Top Miso Ramen Spot in Japan?
Just outside the heart of Sapporo, this is one of those shops that always has a line, and always runs out of soup.
Rich & Creamy Vegan Ramen
One brave cook ascended Mount Ramen to return with possibly the best vegan bowl ever made. Here's how you can, too.