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Breakfast ramen recommendation shows that big satisfaction can come from small ingredient lists.
Unique visitor’s record tells the story of a ramen dish that remains unchanged for decades.
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Menchanko-tei combines noodles with traditional sumo food for a meal that’s become popular in Japan and the United States.
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