Ramen has a unique way of satisfying the soul, starting with the first scoop from that piping-hot bowl of seemingly endless ...

Tenho ramen with a side of spicy, fluffy gyoza is the ultimate Nagano soul food. Fast, cheap and delicious, the noodle and dumpling chain has captured hearts and bellies across the prefecture with ...

Sano, a town just 80 minutes from Tokyo, is known for its light, soy sauce-based ramen made with fresh spring water. The town has around 60 ramen shops, many of which still use the traditional bamboo ...

Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals.

TOKYO — Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a ...

When it's cold outside, there are few dishes more satisfying than ramen. Rich broth, springy noodles, a smorgasbord of toppings... there's a lot to like about ramen. Especially the kind you'll find at ...

Scenic view of a local park in Sano. I'll admit it—as a ramen lover, I've visited some of the most picturesque areas in Japan only to spend my time face down in a bowl of noodles. Luckily, the best ...