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Japan's love of ramen tempered by mortality warning

National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 30, 2019

Japan's love of ramen tempered by mortality warning

by Kaori Shoji

Slurping down a steaming hot bowl of ramen is a great way to warm the soul on a cold winter’s day but overindulging in the dish could prove deadly, a British medical paper has warned. In a paper published on BioMed Central in September, three ...

Top 5: The best ramen shops in Tokyo

Food & Drink Nov 23, 2019

Top 5: The best ramen shops in Tokyo

by Oscar Boyd

Overwhelmed with how many ramen choices there are in Tokyo? Here's The Japan Times' pick of Tokyo's five best — and most innovative — ramen shops.

Seven-Eleven's Koku Mune onion soy sauce ramen: Almost as good as the real thing

Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Oct 26, 2019

Seven-Eleven's Koku Mune onion soy sauce ramen: Almost as good as the real thing

by Patrick St. Michel

Seven-Eleven's Koku Mune onion soy sauce ramen has been an online hit since its debut. Konbini Watch reviews whether it holds up to the hype.

Ramen is the way to go for your post-pub grub

Language | BILINGUAL Sep 23, 2019

Ramen is the way to go for your post-pub grub

by Haruka Murayama

Looking for a bite to eat after celebrating your team's rugby win? Ramen is worth a try.

Toripota Ramen Thank: Noodles to be grateful for

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Aug 17, 2019

Toripota Ramen Thank: Noodles to be grateful for

by Robbie Swinnerton

In a city the size of Tokyo, in a country that takes its noodles so extremely seriously, what does a ramen counter need to do to stand out and stay the course? Having a memorable name helps, but the real reason behind the enduring ...

Ramen boom excites taste buds in cosmopolitan Geneva

Food & Drink Jul 20, 2019

Ramen boom excites taste buds in cosmopolitan Geneva

by Elena Patrizi

Amid a steady rise in the popularity of authentic Japanese ramen across Europe, establishments dedicated to the famed noodle dish are popping up in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Ginzasa: Washoku refinement, noodle simplicity

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Jul 6, 2019

Ginzasa: Washoku refinement, noodle simplicity

by Robbie Swinnerton

When it first opened more than eight years ago, Ginzasa flew in the face of prevailing ramen orthodoxy.But, it's the noodles that really set Ginzasa apart. Or rather, the clear broth they bathe in.

Ramen no Bonbo: First steps on a ramen journey

Food & Drink Jun 15, 2019

Ramen no Bonbo: First steps on a ramen journey

by J.J. O'Donoghue

Kyoto's newly opened Ramen no Bonbo may be owned by two of the youngest ramen chefs in the city, but they're no amateurs in the kitchen.

Le Dessin: How did such refined ramen come to be?

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Mar 30, 2019

Le Dessin: How did such refined ramen come to be?

by Robbie Swinnerton

Among the mundane family restaurants, gritty gasoline stands and unlovely strip malls that line National Route 1 in Shizuoka Prececture there are places that catch the eye and justify a detour. None more so than Le Dessin.

Say 'I love you' a different way with Kourakuen's chocolate ramen

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Feb 9, 2019

Say 'I love you' a different way with Kourakuen's chocolate ramen

by Patrick St. Michel

This Valentine's Day offering from ramen chain Kourakuen features a soy sauce-based ramen with a hefty dose of chocolate.

Ginza Kagari Honten: The <I>tori paitan</I> classic is reborn

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Jan 19, 2019

Ginza Kagari Honten: The tori paitan classic is reborn

by Robbie Swinnerton

Two words: "tori paitan." The smooth, satisfying soup derived from simmering chicken bones and carcasses long and slow to create a thick, umami-rich broth. Served with ramen and a few choice toppings, it makes for one of the finest bowls of noodles you can ...

Full stomachs and wallets at Osaka Hanten

Food & Drink Dec 22, 2018

Full stomachs and wallets at Osaka Hanten

by Matt Kaufman

At Osaka Hanten, Hisao Tanaka's mission to provide hearty meals at affordable prices comes from the chef's past experiences with hunger.

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