Bring chicken broth to a boil in large saucepan over high heat; add pork mushrooms and tofu if desired Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer covered 5 minutes Stir in vinegar sherry soy sauce and pepper.

First off, ramen isn't a creation of instant noodle brands. It's a traditional dish from China that made its way to Japan.

When we talk about comforting Asian recipe, we immediately think of Ramen! A very hot broth that we decided to garnish here ...

Established in 1976, Kouraku in the city's Little Tokyo district boasts recipes that have remained largely unchanged for five decades. Its popular menu items include tanmen, a type of ramen with ...

and eventually to Chinese students studying in Japan as prices dropped. It was only in 1958 that the first instant ramen was introduced by Nissin Food Holdings, and then came Cup Noodles in 1971.

noodles, toppings, the possibilities are pretty much endless.” Takagi, whose first attempt (a seafood ramen) fell short of the win, strategized before her second go-round. “We figured people ...