The Ramen Lord

I’ve touched on every major component of ramen so far: the noodles, the soup, the tare, the quintessential chashu…

Welcome to The Takeout’s Asian Noodles Week, a tribute to the O.G. pasta bowl. 

There is irony to the U.S. fascination with eggs in ramen. Don’t get me wrong. Few things in life are more delicious…

One of the best parts about ramen is the variety of toppings a bowl can include—this is where many chefs flex their…

Last time we discussed ramen, we dove into the world of tare, the elusive secret sauce responsible for flavoring…

Let’s talk about tare. It’s one of the five essential elements of ramen, and I’d argue it’s more important than…

For the last eight years, I’ve devoted my life to learning, appreciating, and respecting one of the world’s great…