The One about Iino Toshihiko and Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken ramen restaurant in Toshima ward

Yamagishi Kazuo “God of Ramen” knew that in order to keep his famous ramen/tsukemen continuing into the future, he would need to teach others his technique and these others became his apprentice. Yamagishi trained over a hundred apprentices and he looked at his apprentices as Read More …

The One about the #1 (or #2) ramen restaurant in Tokyo – Menya Itto in Katsushika City

When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has been #1 on the Read More …

The One about Yamagishi “God of Ramen” Kazuo Part 2 and the division among Taishoken apprentices

In Japan, Kazuo Yamagishi is a man who was known as “The God of Ramen” and also the man responsible for creating tsukemen, a ramen dish in which noodles are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth. For Yamagishi, right Read More …

The One about Kazuo “The God of Ramen” Yamagishi and the Taishoken Minami-Ikebukuro Ramen Shop

In Japan, Kazuo Yamagishi is a man who was known as “The God of Ramen” and also the man responsible for creating tsukemen, a ramen dish in which noodles are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth. Getting the idea Read More …