Frank Striegl, 38, was born and raised in Tokyo. He runs 5am Ramen, a blog where he reviews ramen restaurants and talks about Japan’s favorite noodles.
It’s lunchtime and you’re looking for something quick and cheap to eat. But you have your eyes and mind set on either a big bowl of noodles, a hamburger, or curry and rice.
There are countless types of ramen in Japan. Some popular flavors include soy sauce (shoyu), miso, salt, tonkotsu (pork bone broth), and seafood just to name a few.
In the era of COVID-19, more and more people in Japan are cooking at home, making the demand for high-quality and innovative cookware higher than ever before.
Japan is divided into eight major regions with a total of forty-seven prefectures, from the Okinawa islands in the southwest to Tokyo in the east and Hokkaido in the north, each unique in their...
We may never know the true origin of ramen, but we can certainly agree that the noodles are delicious and there are great opportunities to learn how to make them while in Japan.
When people talk about Japanese food, ramen is usually at the top of the conversation. Tempura, sushi, sukiyaki are well-loved Japanese dishes, but for me, nothing beats a steaming bowl of ramen.
Aizu, Japan, in Fukushima Prefecture’s western side, is a wonderful region. Not only does it boast beautiful mountains, lakes and ponds, but it also has a unique samurai heritage, incredible temples and shrines and is known for its classical sake breweries.
On chilly autumn nights after a long day of work, nothing beats a nice hot bowl of ramen. But what if your favorite ramen shop is closed when you get out?
Ever since I started working from home about a month ago, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite. Usually, quick ramen would just be a weekend snack, but these days it has helped remove some of the stress on cooking during the pandemic.
Besides those classic dishes, particularly Chinese noodles are an inherent part of Japanese cuisine. As such, it comes to no surprise that the island nation has a vivid variety of pasta deliciousness to offer!
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