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· Carl Samson
WWII vet in Sacramento celebrates 100th birthday
Ken Mar, a World War II veteran, turned 100 on Thursday, celebrating with members of the Gung Ho American Legion in Sacramento. The event recognized his service as one of roughly 20,000 Chinese Americans who fought in the war. Previously honored at Sacramento’s 2024 Fourth of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet Japan’s ‘Instant Ramen King’ who’s consumed ramen every day for 30 years
Sokusekisai Oyama, Japan’s “Instant Ramen King,” has dedicated over 30 years to his passion for instant noodles, consuming at least one serving daily and totaling over 10,000 cups. A former illustrator, the 65-year-old gained fame after winning TV Tokyo’s Instant Noodle…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-recommended Japanese ramen shop makes Texas debut in Houston’s Asiatown
Mensho, a Japan-based ramen shop, has opened its first Texas location in Houston’s Asiatown. The opening comes just before the city is set to receive its first Michelin Guide, which has generated excitement and anticipation among food enthusiasts.
· Michelle De Pacina
DIY ramen craze comes to Colorado’s third-largest city
Hangang Ramen in Aurora, Colorado, is gaining popularity as a unique dining spot for a DIY ramen experience. The restaurant, which opened last month, offers customers a wide selection of Korean instant ramen noodles, which they can cook in special ramen cookers and create a…
· Bryan Ke
Ramen hacks trend boosts British company’s ramen sales
U.K. online grocer Ocado has reportedly seen a surge in ramen sales on its website. Experts are attributing this rise to a TikTok trend that has users sharing creative ways to enhance their instant noodle meals. The numbers: Ocado, headquartered in Hatfield, England, found…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber opens fake 5-star restaurant serving instant ramen
Australian YouTuber Stanley Chen pulled a fast one on dozens of restaurant-goers and influencers by opening a fake ramen omakase. “Omakase” is a Japanese term meaning “I leave it up to you,” where the chef selects the diners’ meal. Chen uploaded the prank to his YouTube channel…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese company releases caffeinated ramen that gamers can eat with one hand
Japanese company Nippon Ham has released a ready-to-eat caffeinated ramen designed specifically for gamers. “Boost Noodle” requires no heating and can be consumed directly “with one hand” from a “spout pouch,” according to the company. It contains 35 milligrams of caffeine and…
· Alan Van
2 Sacramento children missing after mother found dead in her home
Four-year-old Athena Lee and her 2-year-old brother Mateo Lee are missing after their mother, 28-year-old Angelica Bravo, was found dead on July 8 in her north Sacramento home along Didcot Circle by the Sacramento Fire Department, who responded to a call for medical aid. Her…
· Bryan Ke
Cup Noodles releases poisonous pufferfish-flavored instant ramen
Nissin Group has incorporated pufferfish, a fish renowned for its highly poisonous nature but considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine, in its new ramen product under the Nissin Raoh line. While the traditional dish known as “fugu” (blowfish) can cost between 10,000 and 30,000…
· Editorial Staff
Denmark recalls Korean ramen brand because it’s too spicy
Denmark’s health authorities have issued a product recall for Samyang Foods’ Buldak fire noodles due to the risk of “acute poisoning” from excessive capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers. The three types of ramen being recalled are Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen 3x Spicy,…
· Bryan Ke
Korean ramen reaches record $100 million export revenue in a month
South Korea’s monthly ramen exports hit the $100 million mark for the first time in April, with local movies and TV shows being credited as driving forces for the global interest. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Police seek help identifying body found in West Sacramento
Officials in Northern California’s Yolo County are asking for help in identifying a man found dead last week. Where he was found: The deceased body was located on a grassy trail adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near Yolo Street in West Sacramento on April 16.
· Michelle De Pacina
Yelp unveils list of 100 best ramen spots in California
Business review platform Yelp has unveiled a list of its top 100 ramen spots in California. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC ramen restaurant employs virtual cashiers Zooming in from the Philippines
A new restaurant chain in New York City has sparked discussion due to its cashiers working from home from the Philippines. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
US’ first-ever ‘Naruto’-themed ramen restaurant collaboration set to launch
Entertainment company Viz Media has collaborated with Los Angeles-based restaurant chain Silverlake Ramen to create the first-ever official “Naruto Ramen Takeover” in the U.S. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen restaurant to open Sacramento location
Kajiken, a globally renowned Japanese ramen restaurant, is expanding its presence in Northern California with a new outpost in a Sacramento-area shopping center. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipment month in February. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Sacramento’s AAPI Night Market to return in May with headliner Tokimonsta
Sacramento is set to hold its third AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander) Night Market in May. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker fumes over tiny serving of Trader Joe’s instant ramen
A TikToker has gone viral for calling out Trader Joe’s over an instant ramen cup that contained a relatively small serving of noodles. The video: TikTok user @aiyannace, who has nearly 100,000 followers on the platform, vented about her Trader Joe’s Spicy Miso Instant Ramen Soup…
· Ryan General
New mural in Sacramento’s Little Saigon accused of inaccuracies, lack of representation
A 500-foot mural project in Sacramento’s Little Saigon that purportedly intended to celebrate the Lunar New Year — or Tet in Vietnamese communities — has faced accusations of inaccuracies and exclusion in its creation. About the project: The mural, commissioned by WellSpace…
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Nissin invented instant ramen and Cup Noodles — the dorm-and-desk staple that turned a Japanese convenience food into a worldwide daily habit.
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Nissin invented instant ramen and Cup Noodles — the dorm-and-desk staple that turned a Japanese convenience food into a worldwide daily habit.