Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. “In America, we normally see Tonkotsu or Spicy Miso ramen on the menu. But there ...

Chef Kazuya Takebe has been cooking since he was 8 years old. As a latchkey kid, he would prepare family meals, and while he’s still cooking for family, his recipes are now reaching a much larger ...

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 ...

Ramen is a beloved Japanese dish known for its steaming hot noodles. The dish's popularity has surged globally, with the U.S. alone seeing a 72 percent increase in retail sales since 2000. Ramen ...

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 dive, but ...

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 ...