There’s no need to give up ramen on sizzling hot days as long as you eat it Yamagata-style.
Noodles (Page 22)
Tons of veggies doesn’t equal no meat.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
Noodle joint takes a page from the idol singer industry.
Our reporter happily stumbles across this tucked-away culinary gem in the electronics district of Tokyo.
Now you can enjoy delicious instant stir-fried noodles that will also do wonders for your scalp.
After the success of its mystery meat flavor, Cup Noodle turns its ingenuity to the sea and one of Japan’s most expensive ingredients.
Or, if you’re in the mood for something less crunchy, there’s the option of tempura soba-flavor popcorn.
This Asakusa restaurant has two of Japan’s greatest foods, paired in a way nobody ever did before, and the result is amazing.
Thought sushi or sashimi was the only way to get a taste of sea urchin? Well, think again!
Their location is also pretty inconvenient, so is their leek and meat soba worth calling in sick for?
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