happy chinese new year links
In Vancouver, it’s Menya vs. Benkai. In prison, it’s Bread vs. ramen? And on TV: ever try the “#2 challenge” at L.A.’s Orochon? The TV show Man v. Food gives it a shot on the Feb 18 episode. Find out if Asa Ramen in Gardena “does what ramen should do.” Can a master ramen chef...
cup noodle light
So Cup Noodle Light makes women wanna…take…off…their…clothes… If any guys out there are wondering what to cook tonight for your date, “friend,” girlfriend, wife, etc, I suggest you stock up on these NOW! Now, I wonder if these will make their way to the states…
ramen commercial: beethoven
Always a sucker for a bad–I mean good, ramen commercial, I thought I’d share this. via japan probe If you want music while you’re slurping your instant ramen, maybe this is more up your alley. And yes, this comes with chashu also!
ramen rating: ichiza – las vegas, nv
Las Vegas. Sin city. The city of glittering towers. Where every casino outdoes the last in size, opulence, and sheer luxuriousness. Where every celebrity chef worth his or her Food Network credentials race to bring you their latest and greatest twist on the future of fine dining. But what about the simple foods? What if...
ramen rating: umemura – gardena, ca (and the ramen summit)
After many failed attempts to get together, Keizo, Rameniac, and I finally found time in our oh-so-busy schedules to gather for our 1st Ramen Summit (Well, Keizo called it a Ramen Round Table, but I prefer the “the fate of the ramen world is at stake”-sounding “Ramen Summit”.) I’ve already met Keizo several times, and...
chocolate ramen
In time for Valentine’s Day, Lotte has teamed up with ramen shop Menya Musashi ???? (with several branches in the Tokyo area) to create a chocolate flavored ramen. The ramen will be called Ghana Miso (Ghana is one of Lotte’s brands of chocolates) and will be served from now until February 15. Unfortunately (or maybe...
we’re 4!
Today’s our 4th birthday! Happy birthday to us! Happy birthday to us! Happy birthday dear…ramenramenramen! Happy birthday to us! Ok, enough goofing off…time to write some more reviews!
obamaramen
Nothing to see here, folks. Just goofing off and excited about tomorrow!
cup noodle vending machine
Cup Noodle fanatics rejoice (at least if you’re in Japan. Cup Noodle fans in other countries can simply sulk in the corner)! Enter the My Vending Machine contest before the end of March to win one of 3000 home Cup Noodle vending machines! I’m not sure what the point is: if pouring hot water into...
finally, the Ramen Girl
It’s about freaking time! After waiting for a long long time, and after literally months of fruitless enquiries to media 8 entertainment (a hearty “I hope your ramen is limp” to media 8!), I’m happy to report that the Ramen Girl will be out in Japan on Jan 17. The Ramen Girl (trailer here) is...
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