Ichiran
The Ichirandon is causing a stir amongst fans, but it’s a secret dish that isn’t listed on the menu.
Japan’s premier tonkotsu ramen chain gives us some wonderful goodies to celebrate the New Year.
We get a taste of the famous chain’s new fried tonkotsu ramen, inspired by a dish served at food stalls in Hakata.
Running out of the ramen restaurant to eat its instant version seconds afterwards on the street is the kind of reporting you won’t get anywhere else.
Japan’s famous tonkotsu ramen chain makes dreams come true with instant cup noodles 20 years in the making.
Strap on your VR headset and get set for a virtual visit to tonkotsu ramen specialist Ichiran.
Recreating all the restaurant’s famous touches, including the serving of food from behind the bamboo curtain.
The tonkotsu pork broth ramen specialists branch out into new territory for foreign customers.




















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Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
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How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
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Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
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Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is adding a giant Godzilla statue to its international terminal
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Japanese Aomori fishermen now available in collectible card form, garnering unexpected popularity
Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins release a power-up ice cream collection in Japan
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