local ramen– tag –

Drive along a main road in Aichi or Gifu around noon, and you will probably see it. A bright sign, a big parking lot, and a line of hungry locals. That is Gifu Tanmen, one of the Tokai region's most talked-about bowls. I still remember m...

Kamaishi ramen is a traditional Japanese ramen from Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture. Ultra-thin curly noodles, a clear soy sauce broth, and a gentle, nostalgic flavor define this local ramen. The style feels simple at first glance, yet...

Kamaishi ramen is a traditional Japanese ramen from Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture. Ultra-thin curly noodles, a clear soy sauce broth, and a gentle, nostalgic flavor define this local ramen. The style feels simple at first glance, yet...