Ramen is an inexpensive dish that you can easily find anywhere in Japan. It was originally imported from China and has become one of the most popular dishes in the country. If you happen to be in Japan, you will find ramen on virtually every corner of the country. Nearly every region has its own…

Japan’s love for ramen noodles is evident at different times and different places. It is one of the country’s well-loved comfort foods. It has even spread far and wide throughout the world. There are so many restaurants in the country igniting people with unique ramen experience in which many of them easily spark a discussion…

In the sweltering summer, it is inevitable that your appetite might be affected and that you will probably crave for something light and cooling. In that case, why not try some somen which can give you that much-needed energy boost and refreshing feeling during the summer season? Read on to find out more about the…

Chinese food is popular with locals and expats alike in Japan, and where better to get some delicious Chinese grub than at a branch of the popular Dumpling King chain? You can find a Dumpling King (餃子の王将) in almost every prefecture in Japan and their popularity is evident through the length of queues to get…

Looking for a new serving suggestion that will knock you off of your feet? Eating food using a ceramic dish is typically plain and boring. Although there are a lot of variations which attempt to break away from the ordinary, Japan wins by creating a cooler alternative in serving your favorite noodles by using a…

Udon (noodles) is a staple dish in Japan which is immensely popular, especially in the Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island. Udon shops are almost everywhere, you can find them in places ranging from train stations to airports and even in the middle of the rice paddies. But if you’re craving udon while at home and…

It may look like any bowl of ordinary noodles, but Tsuta ramen is arguably the finest ramen noodles in Tokyo. Rain or shine, no matter what the weather is like, you can always see a large number of people lining up outside just to have a slurp of their favorite noodles. Big Things Comes in…

Valentine’s Day is coming soon and it is customary in many parts of the world including Japan for people to give chocolates to their loved ones during this special day. Are you having trouble deciding on the type of chocolate you should buy this year? How about you buy a packet of instant noodles with…

From a special dish to an ordinary one, soba has proven to be a staple dish for busy people in Japan. This is easily available nationwide. There are also some standing soba restaurants offering delicious quick meals in Tokyo too. So, if you’re in a hurry, you can still enjoy first-class soba noodles there. Sobadokoro…

Japan has a special food culture. There are several unique dishes, including many types of noodles. One popular type of noodle which dates back to the Jomon Period is “soba.” The Jomon period. Since then, many ways of enjoying this noodle have emerged. Toshikoshi Soba A traditional dish which also came about during the Edo…