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...

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 la...

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...

Noodles, Korean fusion featured in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ for 2024

Yelp has revealed its “Top 100 Places to Eat” for 2024, highlighting local U.S. restaurants showcasing unique trends, such as noodle artistr...

Korean noodles return to Danish shelves after ban for being too spicy

Two variants of the fiery South Korean Samyang Buldak instant ramen noodles are back on Danish supermarket shelves after being recalled in J...

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” ...

7-Eleven to bring popular Japanese convenience store foods to US

7-Eleven plans to introduce popular Japanese convenience store foods to U.S. stores, including chicken teriyaki rice balls, miso ramen and s...

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 heati...

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 ...

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: ...

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: ...

Cup Noodles debuts new flavor: Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese

Nissin Foods USA announced it will be releasing its newest ramen flavor, Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese, next week. Key points: ...

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 ...

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-...

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 shipmen...

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....

Differences between Japanese and Korean Shin Ramyeon noodles spark backlash

A viral video comparing Shin Ramyeon sold in South Korea and Japan has sparked outrage among Korean consumers, with many alleging “ramen dis...

Send noods: Struggling ramen bar starts OnlyFans to save business

The owner of a struggling ramen restaurant in Houston has turned to OnlyFans to support his business.  What’s up: The owner of Ninja R...

Pizza Hut Japan releases ramen pizza

Pizza Hut Japan has teamed up with ramen chain Tenkaippin to create a limited-edition ramen pizza. What’s in it: The Kotteri-fuu (“thi...

Kimchi is world’s most confusing dish, pho among most mispronounced: study

A recent study identified the world’s most confusing and mispronounced dishes.  About the study: The study by Remitly, a U.S.-based fi...

Japanese company launches ramen into space for months of cosmic radiation

After the six-month space journey, these cosmic-radiated ingredients will be sent back to Earth and be used to create special ramen bowls ...

Cup Noodles to be microwaveable after ‘historic’ switch to paper cups

Cup Noodles will come in paper cups starting next year, phasing out its current polystyrene cups. What’s new: The updated packaging is made ...

Restaurant in Japan offers lifetime ramen pass for $2000

Uramusashiya, a ramen restaurant chain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is offering lifetime passes for 300,000 yen ($1,995). About the passes: T...

Korean cuisine ranks as cheapest cuisine to cook at home: UK study

A new U.K. report finds that Korean cuisine is the “most cost-effective” cuisine to cook at home on average for a single person or a family ...

‘Naruto’ was never supposed to be about ninjas, according to creator Masashi Kishimoto

“Naruto” could have been completely different had mangaka Masashi Kishimoto succeeded in his first pitch for the manga series. Retelling the...

This Malaysian restaurant is serving pizza in a bowl of ramen

A Malaysian restaurant is making waves online for its head-scratching new offering: “pizza ramen.” About the dish: On Wednesday, Menya Shi S...

Korean ramen exports hit record high exceeding $400 million amid soaring demand

The export value of South Korean ramen for the first half of 2023 hit a record high amid the increased global demand for Korean products. K-...

Taiwanese noodle shop serves ramen with a whole crocodile leg

In the latest move to present a peculiar ramen dish in Taiwan, a local noodle shop is serving customers a whole crocodile leg in a bowl of r...

Taiwanese ramen shop launches ramen with whole unpeeled frog on top

A ramen shop in central Taiwan sparked intrigue and controversy after unveiling its latest culinary creation.  Hopping on a trend: Yuan Ram...

Watch: Robot from the University of Texas at Austin makes instant ramen

The University of Texas at Austin’s Human Centered Robotics Laboratory (HCRL) has shared a video featuring its latest DRACO 3 bipedal robot ...

Japanese restaurant in Taiwan to serve durian tonkotsu ramen

A Japanese restaurant in Taiwan will be serving a limited-edition durian ramen. Durian lovers: The Shan He Tang Lamian restaurant in Kaohsiu...

Taipei restaurant introduces ramen dish topped with giant isopod

A restaurant in Taiwan is serving a ramen dish topped with a giant isopod.  The owner of The Ramen Boy restaurant located at the Liaoning St...

Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching videos on their phones

Debu-chan, a ramen restaurant in Tokyo’s “ramen battlefield,” recently implemented a new rule banning customers from watching videos on thei...

This Malaysian restaurant puts croissants on ramen and people are losing it

Several Instagram users were left in stitches after the owner of Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do, a ramen spot in Malaysia, announced its newest dish: ...

31% of children admitted to burn center suffered from instant ramen burns: study

Over a quarter of children rushed to the University of Chicago (UChicago) Burn Center between 2010 and 2020 suffered from instant ramen burn...

Nongshim ramen products face scrutiny after recall over cancer-causing chemical

South Korean food company Nongshim is facing scrutiny from consumer groups in Korea following the recall of its Shin Ramyun Black Tofu Kimch...