New Year’s Eve “toshikoshi soba” noodles and recommended Tokyo soba shops to enjoy them
If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…
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Historic Kyoto tea house releases Uji Matcha Fettucine and Carbonara sauce
Kyoto’s long-established tea house Itokyuemon released two new surprising matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned…
Beware of these noodles! Frequent visitor and influencer has warning for people going to Japan
“Beware of sōmen!” Such was the warning issued in a tweet by Artur Galata (@ArturGalata), a Latvian social media influencer and frequent visitor to Japan…
Why Japanese instant noodles are now dedicated to Nine-Tailed Fox Demoness freed from Killing Stone
On March 5th, 2022, you have felt an ominous chill. If you were left wondering why, that’s because on that day Japan’s famous “Killing Stone”,…
Japan’s instant chilled ramen makes noodles a quick and refreshing summer treat
True noodle lovers can go for a bowl of ramen any time of year, but in the dog days of summer, it can be a…
Giant nagashi-somen waterslide brings flowing noodle restaurant to your home noodle parties
Somen are a Japanese summer noodle favorite. The thin noodles are typically enjoyed chilled and then dipped into tsuyu sauce, but they are also sometimes…
Nagasaki Champon: The City’s Most Famous Regional Dish
Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on…
Popular Kyoto ramen chain serves up extra thick ramen so rich it’s only available 5 times a day
Tenkaippin (often called Ten-ichi for short) is a popular ramen chain in Japan that has come to be known for their especially rich and thick…
Japanese maker develops instant chilled ramen that remains cold even after microwaved
During the hot and humid Japanese summer, even the biggest ramen fan may find the idea of making their way into a crowded restaurant for…
Japanese diner likes his yakisoba noodles and they like him back
“Wow. That’s gotta mean good luck.” “Wha…How did you find it?” “It must be your lucky day” These were only some of the many comments…
Collaboration between My Hero Academia and a famous Japanese instant udon!
This winter, a super famous instant udon brand 赤いきつね緑のたぬき Akai Kitsune Midori no Tanuki (Red Fox & Green Japanese Racoon) is running a collaboration with…
Japanese bakery’s yakisoba dog is a noodle lover’s dream
While the shelves of Japanese bakeries hold many a delicious and sweet pastry (the reigning popularity king of which is the maritozzo), the go-to for…
SOUP ONLY – serving up noodle-less Tantanmen in the battle against food wastage
Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…
Kawaii Sōmen noodles in colorful box with art by Sebastian Masuda, Japan’s “Father of Kawaii”
Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…
Japanese Michelin recognized ramen to be released in instant packs
You can find quite a few bowls of ramen in Japan that have obtained Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status (including, of all places, a used…