10 Apr | Jordan |No Comments
Ramen in Culture
Ramen is enjoyed at any time of day and at any time of year. So is it really so surprising to learn how highly regarded it is? This quintessential Japanese experience is more than just a food, which is why it is so lovingly represented and so voraciously slurped up in all its forms, from the bowl, to the screen, to the page, and even in its own action figures!?!
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11 Jan | Rae DeFrane |No Comments
Kipposhi: Rainbow Ramen in Shibuya
RAINBOW RAMEN? If you want to try something fun and colourful, and happen to be in the Shibuya area, I highly recommend giving this a try. This is not your typical ramen, and I think the novelty of this restaurant is worth a visit. Plus they have decent prices and it’ll add a splash of colour to any instagram feed!
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22 Dec | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Guide of the Month November 2019: Norma from Tokyo
Today we are happy to introduce our Guide of the Month chosen for her hard work and excellent guiding in November 2019! Norma from Tokyo
READ MORE2 Dec | Thomas Chang |No Comments
7 Types of Must Try Japanese Noodles
Noodles are a staple food in Japan. Referred to as “men”(麺), it’s as common as rice and enjoyed in many different ways such as in broth, dipped, mixed, or fried. This article will explore 7 types of noodles along with how they are different and interesting facts about them. Let’s get started, shall we?
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28 Sep | Norma |No Comments
Recommended Foodie Events in Tokyo – October 2019
Monthly Foodie Events! Check out our top three recommended food happenings in Tokyo this month.
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22 Apr | Kay Knofi |No Comments
Anime and Food – A Tasty Relationship
You may have seen Japanese anime as a child and, like myself, have been mesmerized by the food that the characters ate. It seemed so otherworldly, a far cry from the lunch meat sandwiches my mum used to make me for school. The thing was – I had no clue what any of it was! I’d never seen them in real life before…
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28 Mar | Kay Knofi |No Comments
Recommended food events in Tokyo – April 2019
So you’re in Tokyo in April 2019 and you’re looking for food events? Do you like Ramen? Sake? Coffee? YES!!! Here are a few foodie events we recommend!
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17 Feb | Jessica Iragne |No Comments
Expat in Japan Interview – 10 questions to 5AM Ramen
I’ve been eating ramen since I was old enough to chew. My mother would make the “Sapporo Ichiban” brand instant ramen at home, also adding eggs and various veggies. So I essentially grew up on ramen. As I got older, I started to appreciate ramen on a greater level.
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