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When people talk about Japan’s “Three Great Ramen Styles,” they usually mean: Sapporo Miso Ramen (Hokkaido) Kitakata Ramen (Fukushima) Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen (Fukuoka) Among them, miso ramen may be the most comforting and winter-friendly ...

ekei (家系) ramen is one of Japan’s most influential modern ramen styles. Born in Yokohama through the legendary shop Yoshimuraya, Iekei combines rich pork-and-chicken broth, strong soy sauce seasoning, thick straight noodles, spinach, s...

Intro If you think Ramen in Japan is only about thick, creamy Tonkotsu (pork bone) soup like Ippudo or Ichiran, you are missing out on a hidden gem. Enter Kitakata Ramen Bannai. Originating from the snowy northern region of Fukushim...

Introduction Walking through Tokyo, you might see a long line of men standing silently in front of a yellow sign. Is it a secret club? A religious gathering? No, it’s Ramen Jiro. Selected by The Guardian(UK) as one of the "50 B...

Introduction If you walk around any train station in Tokyo, you will see a white sign with black Kanji "日高屋" (Hidakaya). While famous chains like Ichiran or Ippudo are popular for "special" meals, Hidakaya is the undisputed King ...