Published: Mar 15, 2022/ Last Updated:Apr 1, 2022
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What Caused the Ramen Boom in the U.S.
In the past, the top three foods most representative of Japanese cuisine included sushi, tempura, and sashimi, but recently, ramen has squeezed its way onto the list as a definitively ranked favorite. In a 2009 survey conducted by the Japan
Published: Feb 9, 2022/ Last Updated:Feb 10, 2022
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How Many Do You Know? The Profound World of Regional Ramen
If you are familiar with ramen, you probably know that there are four main flavors: tonkotsu, soy sauce, miso, and salt. In addition to these flavors, there is another category in Japan called “regional ramen” in which the dish is
Published: Jan 5, 2022/ Last Updated:Apr 1, 2022
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“Are these bad manners?” Discussing the Ramen-Eating Etiquette
In recent years, the number of ramen restaurants in the U.S. has increased at a rapid pace, triggered by the ramen boom that occurred in the late 2000s. There are about 1,500 ramen restaurants in the U.S. (Reference: Ramen Restaurants
Published: Dec 16, 2021/ Last Updated:Apr 1, 2022
- 10 min read
What is Ramen? How the History and Elements Lead to Modern-Day Ramen
Ramen has become a national dish in Japan and is widely known overseas, including throughout the United States, but when asked to define it, even Japanese people may have a hard time doing so. Its origin may not be as
Published: Dec 2, 2021/ Last Updated:Apr 1, 2025
- 13 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Ramen Noodles: From Homemade Recipe to Enjoying Them at Their Best.
For generations, pasta has been a widely loved dish in the United States, but in recent years, various noodle dishes from Asia have gained popularity. Chow mein from China, pad thai from Thailand, pho from Vietnam, and numerous Japanese noodles