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  • A bowl of ramen sits with beef, snap peas, corn and egg on top

    How to Improve Your Instant Ramen Game

    One of the great things about living in Japan (or subscribing to Nakama Noodles) is the huge amount of premium instant ramen options available. However, a true ramen pro will know how to take a good cup, bowl or pack and turn it into a masterpiece with just a few additions.
  • A bowl of Kitakata ramen with a brown broth and plenty of pork on top

    Kitakata Ramen: Ramen for Breakfast?

    In the world of ramen, most ramen enthusiasts will tell you that there are three major regional types of ramen. We’ve already talked about Sapporo ramen in our Hokkaido ramen guide and Hakata ramen in its own guide. Now, let’s talk about the third: Kitakata Ramen.
  • Cup Noodle Museum: A Noodle Lover's Guide

    Cup Noodle Museum: A Noodle Lover's Guide

    We can’t sing the praises of Cup Noodle anymore than we already have. After our blog about the history of this iconic product’s history and iconic flavors, what else is there to talk about? Well, the Cup Noodle Museum of course.