So, you're thinking of jumping into the world of Japanese noodles, but don't know where to start? Each type of noodle has its own specific health credentials, too. Looking for a gluten-free nood? Try ...

Bamboo noodles, traditionally made using a bamboo pole to flatten the dough, are known for their springy texture. They are machine-made these days, but retain the delightful mouthfeel. You can taste ...

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 ...

A mechanical bowl of noodles bobs up and down on a sidewalk in Yokohama, Japan, greeting guests as they approach an expansive museum dedicated to the history of ramen. The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum ...

Last weekend I attended the Epicurean food festival in Fletcher Place, where I sampled flavors from nations far and wide with a degree of stomach-punishing gluttony that is, I sometimes suspect, ...