ramen (Page 24)
After the success of its mystery meat flavor, Cup Noodle turns its ingenuity to the sea and one of Japan’s most expensive ingredients.
Thought sushi or sashimi was the only way to get a taste of sea urchin? Well, think again!
Shibuya restaurant gives jerk one chance to avoid trouble with the law, but some say they’re being too soft on him.
People who enjoy searching for needles in a haystack will love this game. The rest of them may have a sudden urge to pull their hair out.
A visit to the mushroom kingdom to see if 600,000 fans could possibly be wrong, and also to eat some amazing ramen.
Two iconic brands join forces for first-ever crossover promotion featuring both Pringles Ramen and Ramen Pringles.
Mr. Sato once again fails to secure a cheap meal, continues to win at lunch thanks to two gourmet ingredients.
Located in Tokyo’s number one ramen district, this restaurant piles on the wagyu Japanese beef and makes mouthwatering desserts too.
Make Japan even harder to leave by finishing your vacation with one of the most unique, satisfying ramen meals in Tokyo.
Regular mystery meat not mysterious enough for you? Don’t worry, because Nissin is kicking things up a notch.
Our Japanese-language reporter heads to Akihabara to see why this bowl of noodles scored its creators a Bib Gourmand, and leaves both stuffed and smiling.


















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