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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.

Ramen is experiencing a boom and is quickly spreading across the globe while moving closer and closer to being Japan’s most popular food abroad. Within all the different types of ramen, the one that’s becoming most popular is Hakata ramen.

Whether it’s dairy, seafood, vegetables or melons, you can find plenty of delicious foods in Japan’s northernmost prefecture. This includes Hokkaido ramen, made from the area’s delicious wheat.

Yokohama is known for plenty of things including its bustling Chinatown and the gorgeous Minato Mirai area. However, when it comes to food, ramen is one of the biggest things that stand out.

Ramen may have started in China, but since its arrival in Japan, it has changed to fit the Japanese palate and has taken on so many different flavors. From the main four types of ramen, plenty of regional ramen styles have popped up, big and small.

Have you ever wondered how many types of ramen there are out there? Or maybe you have trouble keeping all of them straight. Ramen is experiencing a boom worldwide, and if you want to make an informed decision about which local ramen shop to try, you should to get to know the bases and which ones you prefer or want to try.