noodle school

And now, for something just a bit different. We usually talk about Japanese ramen. But there are many many other noodle worlds out there. This short video from Topic.com takes you into the world of Chinese la-mian (pulled noodles), where noodles are made by hand for each and every bowl. I never realized how intense…

ramen-themed stocking stuffers

Need some stocking stuffers for your favorite ramen fans? Here’re a few things we’ve discovered! First, the big one. Nissin launched their fan shop earlier this year. They have everything from pillows to shirts, and even wrapping paper! Cute ramen keychain/cell phone charm Ramen bowl keychain Ramen bowl plush charm (or Amazon, if you prefer)…

look humans…ramen!

A friend sent this along recently. T-shirt web site lookhumans.com has a pretty creative selection of ramen-themed shirts. I’m not sure how they work, but many (all?) of them seem to be available for a limited time. Looks like my wallet might become a bit lighter… Thanks to “Lenny” for the tip!

the ramen creator

Watch this gorgeously shot profile of “Ramen Creator” Tomoharu Shono, owner of Mensho Tokyo SF in San Francisco and many other ramen shops in Japan. Shono has dedicated himself to pursue new flavors to create an “umami explosion”. The short story of how he opened his first ramen shop when he had no idea of…

wear your ramen love!

Looking for something to wear with your ramen pin? Check out Uniqlo’s ramen t-shirt collection! The collection features designs based on 6 popular ramen chains, including fan favorites Santouka and Ippudo. No word on how long these $15 shirts will be available, so get ’em while they last!