Why Japan’s instant ramen titan is testing a new kind of noodle in L.A.

Nissin Foods, the Japanese giant that brought the world instant ramen, is testing a new kind of noodle in Los Angeles. It’s ...

Japanese chain Pepper Lunch expanding to Texas

Austin, San Antonio and Houston will soon get a taste of Japan as Pepper Lunch launches 20 new Texas restaurants serving ...

Team behind acclaimed Japanese restaurants Neo, Kira to open sushi counter Oru in Heights area

The team behind the acclaimed Houston Japanese spots Kira and Neo is opening a new venture: Oru, a 24-seat sushi counter in ...
Newsweek

Fujicco's Quest to Globalize True Japanese Food

Masakazu Fukui, President, Fujicco Co., Ltd. Credit: Courtesy of Fujicco Co., Ltd. Masakazu Fukui, President, Fujicco Co., Ltd. Credit: Courtesy of Fujicco Co., Ltd ...
Robb Report

Beyond Sushi: How a New Generation of LA Chefs Is Redefining Japanese Cuisine

Sometimes, you can make an important statement about heritage and identity without fully understanding what the statement you’re trying to make even is. “It’s confusing,” chef Brandon Kida says. “What ...
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Sushi without the catch: Plant-based Japanese dishes shine at Gokoku in North Hollywood

Owner Shan Shan Estacio said her restaurant, just like the city of Los Angeles, is a melting pot of its own, with Japanese ...