Ramen started life as a simple street food but has since become a global phenomenon, gaining huge popularity in the U.S. in the early 2000s. Today, ramen occupies a well-deserved place on the list ...

Originally set to open Monday, March 17, the Tokyo chain noted for its hakata-style ramen will push back its opening date.

That food was this 29-cent pack of instant ramen. Every day ... people were starving and queuing for noodles at street stalls." Because of strict rationing laws and a ban on selling street ...