In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese ...

A new ramen shop with island roots has quietly landed in downtown Kirkland. Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has soft-opened its first Washington location at 312 Central Way, bringing its rich broths, rice ...

Baka Umai, the Hawthorne ramen shop that built a following for fiercely spicy bowls, has quietly opened a second outpost in ...

The Sunnyside shop that helped kick off Denver’s obsession with housemade ramen noodles is back, but with a twist. The former Ramen Star space at 4044 Tejon Street has resurfaced as Ebisu Sushi and ...

An order of shoyu vegetarian ramen, left, and miso ramen are made to order at Common Sage on Polk Street in San Francisco, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Charles Russo/SFGATE) Whenever I'm biking through ...

Osaka's nickname, "Japan's Kitchen," comes from its Edo-era food trade and its vibrant street-food scene today.

Discover the ultimate ramen in Osaka, Japan, perfect for anyone who loves oysters. Learn what makes this ramen so special and why it’s a must-try for seafood and ramen enthusiasts visiting the city. # ...