Rameniac emerges from hiatus on the far side of the Atlantic, ready to tackle a crop of noodle shops in the UK and beyond! First up, Taro, a venerable old joint that is about as authentically Japanese as you can get - in the heart of London’s Soho! Take the tube to Piccadilly Circus, round the bend at Uniqlo (really?) 
Mention Daruma Ramen within earshot of anyone from Fukuoka, and you’ll likely get an enthusiastic thumbs up for a ramen shop a bit off the radar but unanimously beloved by the locals. 7 and i Holdings now feature Daruma instant tonkotsu ramen, 
the 22 popular ramen styles of japan: a ramenologist’s field guide
So you like ramen, but have a hard time figuring out what we babble on about here at rameniac? A bit confused over the differences between Asahikawa and Hakata-style pork bone soup? Fear not. Here's a (far from) comprehensive guide to the 22 popular ramen styles of Japan. Just like Italy has Neapolitan and Lazio-style pizzas, ramenology is a complex and fascinating study of regional variations, cooking processes, and local character. Well, it's complex and fascinating to yours truly and about five other native English speakers on this planet, at least.
