You’re sitting at a tiny counter. Steam rises from a bowl. Cost: ¥850. Meanwhile, three tourists at the table next to you are waiting 90 minutes for the “Instagram-famous” ramen spot they read about. Bill: ¥1,800 each, mediocre broth. This…
You’re standing in a packed underground shopping arcade in Tokyo. It’s 11 PM on a Friday. A line of teenagers snakes out the door of a small shop with neon signs blazing. They’re not waiting for ramen. Not for sushi.…
If you’ve never been to Japan, let me say something that sounds insane until you experience it yourself. The best meal of your entire trip might not happen at a restaurant. It might not be at that famous ramen shop…