Kitakyushu ramen is well-represented at Canal City Hakata’s Raumen Stadium 2. Stylistically, Kokura ramen shops might not be all that different from their famous neighbors to the southwest, but blow-for-blow, Murasaki is one noodler that can 
No one knows how that box of Manshuya Ga Ichiban Kurume ramen ended up in rameniac’s stash, but when he cracked it open and sucked down a bowl, he got this phone call that he would die in seven days. Naw, just playing. But it sure feels that way, when tonkotsu is so rich 
tasty things two
by rameniac | 11 May 2008
The Umaimono Gourmet Fair is back, and Mitsuwa is spreading the love coast to coast! This year's "tasty things" food fest will spotlight shinasoba (Chinese noodles) from Yokohama's Kujiraken and feature a return appearance by Chibaki-ya, which should most definitely wow with a rare take on "shark's fin ramen." Beef Tongue from Tsukasa in Sendai and takoyaki octopus balls from festival stalwart Kukuru round out the lineup. The fun starts this Thursday. Pretend you're in Japan by burning up a few $5/gallon tanks of gas! Here's your travel itinerary:
| Chibaki-ya | 5/15(Thu) - 5/18(Sun) 5/22(Thu) - 5/25(Sun) |
Torrance New Jersey |
| Kujiraken | 5/15(Thu) - 5/18(Sun) 5/22(Thu) - 5/25(Sun) |
Costa Mesa San Jose |
| Tsukasa | 5/15(Thu) - 5/18(Sun) | Costa Mesa |
| Kukuru | 5/15(Thu) - 5/18(Sun) 5/22(Thu) - 5/25(Sun) |
Torrance, Costa Mesa San Jose, New Jersey |
click here for pictures from last year's event
