At the 2023 Tokyo Ramen Festa, the Kodawari restaurant was voted as having the best ramen in the world.
Like every year, the Tokyo Ramen Festa temporarily took over the streets of the Japanese capital. The craziest culinary event of the year rewards the best ramen in Japan. This year, for the very first time, the French were invited to join in the festivities.
Kodawari ramen won best ramen at the Tokyo Ramen Festa
The best Japanese ramen go head to head at this unique culinary event. For the duration of the festival, the stands provide the establishment’s star recipe. This year, Kodawari ramen, a Parisian institution, was invited to the Tokyo Ramen Festa. And to everyone’s surprise, they came out on top as the best ramen.
The Kodawari restaurant stand sold the most ramen during the festival and, faced with its unexpected success, finished serving earlier than the others. A first in the history of the Tokyo Ramen Festa. For the occasion, chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier had created a gourmet recipe paying homage to the French region of Brittany: creamy tonkotsu mounted in espuma with lobster juice, lobster oil and Bordier butter imported from France, shio tare, grilled Iberian brisket with binchotan, lobster quenelle and Breton salicornia.
A well-earned victory for the Kodawari team, who are already busy delighting Parisians with their two Paris venues. So for those of you who would like to have the best ramen in the world according to Tokyo denizens, head to their restaurant in the 1st or the 6th arrondissem*nt of Paris.
Kodawari Ramen
- 29 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
- 12 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris
www.kodawari-ramen.com
FAQs
The best ramen in the world is French (and that's according to Japanese people) At the 2023 Tokyo Ramen Festa, the Kodawari restaurant was voted as having the best ramen in the world.
Which country's ramen is the best? ›
Today ramen is one of Japan's most popular foods, with Tokyo alone containing around 5,000 ramen shops, and more than 24,000 ramen shops across Japan.
Which Michelin star restaurant has ramen in Paris? ›
Kodawari Ramen - Yokochō – Paris - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant.
What is kodawari in food? ›
Food for Thought. The Japanese concept “kodawari” is perhaps best represented in castella because it's just a sponge cake made from eggs, sugar, honey, and flour. It has no filling, just the sponge. A typical loaf is about a foot long and 4 inches wide, and it can cost as much as $50.
What is the number 1 ramen in Japan? ›
1 Ramen (Tsukemen) Tomita's tsukemen is everything you'd expect it to be. It's the pinnacle of tonkotsu gyokai (pork and fish tsukemen).
What country is top ramen from? ›
History. Instant noodles were invented in 1958 by Momof*cku Ando, the Taiwanese-born founder of the Japanese food company Nissin. He used Chicken Ramen as the first brand of instant ramen noodles.
Who has 17 Michelin stars? ›
Are Michelin stars French? ›
The Michelin Guides (French: Guide Michelin [ɡid miʃlɛ̃]) are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas.
What awards has kodawari ramen won? ›
Back to Kodawari Ramen in Paris! In 2016 they opened their first spot over on the Left Bank to much fanfare. Since then they have been awarded the Palme d'Or de la Restauration for 2017, the Enseigne d'or 2018, and a spot in the Paris Michelin Guide.
What does kodawari mean? ›
Kodawari is a Japanese term meaning the pursuit of perfection. This concept is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and philosophy influencing various aspects of their life, like their work culture, their relationships, or their development. By: Lifestyle Desk New Delhi | Updated: December 27, 2023 13:29 IST.
Sashimi (刺身) is thinly sliced, raw food. It is one of the most famous dishes in the Japanese cuisine. Seafood is most commonly eaten as sashimi, but other meats (such as beef, horse and deer) and foods (such as yuba tofu skin and konnyaku) can also be served as sashimi.
Which country ramen is best? ›
Home of some of the best ramen in Japan, Tokyo is a noodle-lover's paradise. With people moving to Tokyo from all corners of the country, you can find almost every variety in existence. From Hakata-style tonkotsu to Sapporo butter miso, it's all there for the taking.
What is the rarest type of ramen? ›
I tried Japan's rarest ramen flavor. It's called the Ice Ramen, and its ingredients are so insane. that only brave people are able to eat it, because you can only get it at the Ice Ramen restaurant, which is completely made of ice. Yes, the whole restaurant is actually made of ice.
What are the 4 types of ramen? ›
You often see ramen categorized into four classes: shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), miso (fermented bean paste), and tonkotsu (pork), which doesn't make particular sense, as the first three are flavorings, while the fourth is the broth base.
Which ramen is better Japanese or Korean? ›
Although Japan is a clear winner considering how authentic ramen is prepared, Korean instant noodles remain an excellent contender as they have gained popularity worldwide due to their convenience and unique flavors.
Why is ramen so much better in Japan? ›
Traditionally, Chinese ramen soup is almost always made from chicken bones. Japanese ramen soup, on the other hand, is not just made from chicken bones, but also ingredients that were never traditionally used in China, such as pork bones, shellfish, beef bones, fish, or even vegetables.
