Although ramen is now seen as a staple dish in Japanese cuisine, this noodle-making method was first invented in China. As trade opened up between Japan and other nations in the 1850s, ramen ...

With the growing global popularity of Japanese cuisine over the past few decades, dishes like sushi, sashimi, ramen, and udon noodles have become culinary staples. Although udon noodles gained ...

The Des Moines metro now has a new restaurant dedicated to ramen. Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya opened in Ankeny with ramen dishes, along with sushi rolls, noodles, fried rice and a roll named for ...

Every ramen can be ordered with a spice level from none to spicy. Add more noodles, extra meat such as pork chashu, chicken or beef, and even extra vegetables. Need a break?

There’s rich history, rituals, and ingredients behind the three ubiquitous types of Japanese noodles. Here’s how to make ramen, soba, and udon like the chefs who have perfected the crafts.

Two signature bowls caught my attention: The ultimate vegan miso ($16.50) with vegan broth, miso, Brussels sprouts, corn, carrots, shitake mushrooms, tofu, scallions, and thick noodles.

Learn about udon, ramen, yakisoba, soba and more Japanese noodles with the full WH guide - plus, ways to cook with Japanese noodles and healthy recipe ideas.

Add more noodles, extra meat such as pork chashu, chicken or beef, and even extra vegetables. Chicken katsu at Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya in Ankeny comes with rice and a sweet sauce.