But what if I told you ramen actually originated from China and there is another type of noodle that's native to Japan? It's called soba. Sakura Yagi: It's interesting that people think that ramen ...

Whip up these earthy tender udon noodles simmered with tofu and bok choy in an umami-rich sesame broth for the perfect quick ...

A vending machine dispensed the tickets, a system that's customary in many ramen restaurants across Japan. The three options — Chuka Soba, Ajitama Chuka Soba, and Chashu Chuka Soba — are all ...

For the best springy texture that won’t fall apart when tossed, look for soba noodles that contain a blend of wheat and buckwheat. This soup is trendy ramen’s healthier sibling: The buckwheat ...

Udon, ramen, soba and rice noodles are all widely used in Asian cooking, and you can find almost all of them at your local grocery store. Use Chinese-style egg noodles to make your own take out ...

Plus, the lack of broth means abura soba typically has fewer calories than ramen. What to expect: Nine varieties of abura soba, mostly priced at $14.50. There's also a selection of ramen and ...

The jump in rankings means Yamagata is several bowls closer to embodying its self-proclaimed title, “Ramen-ken Soba-okoku” (Ramen prefecture Soba kingdom), a term the prefecture trademarked ...

The effort paid off. According to the Yamagata prefectural government, ramen, also called “chuka soba,” is a local specialty often served to entertain relatives and friends, much like barbecue ...