Beat the heat with this refreshing Hiyashi Chuka recipe—a chilled Japanese ramen salad loaded with colorful toppings and a ...

If the Japanese movie’s ode to the noodle could convince Roger Ebert to recognize the cult of ramen as a “gastronomic religion,” surely it could inspire a foreigner to make the pilgrimage.

Ramen is one of Japan's most popular dishes, beloved by residents and foreign tourists alike. But rising ingredient and fuel costs are forcing many local shops to close.