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For a limited time, one restaurant in Tokyo is serving up curry that’s just as good as the noodles it’s famous for.
We went to Fukuoka to find out just how tasty the noodles really are at the shop made famous in the manga.
The thank you note and display to customers left by the owner inside the door is warming hearts around the Internet.
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The beautiful animated visuals and rap soundtrack make it easy to learn Japanese and discover the history of instant noodles at the same time.
And not just any 16-year-old ramen, but 16-year old ramen that was supposed to have been recalled.
An aversion to gluten doesn’t have to interfere with your gluttony for ramen at the collection of prestigious restaurants specializing in the delicious noodles.
Convenience stores in Japan really do have everything, including a meal from the world’s only Michelin-starred ramen restaurant.
Taking a trip to Mie Prefecture and Ise Shrine? Don’t forget to bring your camera, and your appetite too.
Having a rough day? Then sit back, relax, and watch this quiet video of someone expertly crafting tiny cup ramen noodles.
Customers who finish everything, including the two-kilo topping of coriander, are rewarded with all-you-can-eat coriander for life.
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