Slurp-worthy stories, recipes & noodle obsession
Grocery prices are out here acting unwell, but your dinner party doesn't have to suffer. We transformed the humble 39-cent ramen packet into four dishes that will make your guests think you have money you definitely do not have.
Every religion has its rules, and ours are written in broth. Here are the nine noodle commandments we hold sacred — plus the exact circumstances under which we gleefully smash each tablet.
Thin noodles had their century. Now udon, kal-guksu, and their thick, bouncy cousins are taking over American feeds and restaurant menus. We went deep on the chew — and ranked the thick noodles you need to try.
We subjected our taste buds (and our livers) to nine of America's most popular instant ramen brands and scored them on chew, broth, MSG magic, and hangover-crushing power. The results? One beloved cult classic got absolutely humbled.
Your pasta shape is a window into your soul, and we have the pseudo-science to prove it. Read your noodle horoscope, take the quiz, and prepare to be personally attacked in the most delicious way possible.
Houston's Bellaire Boulevard packs more noodle excellence per mile than anywhere in the country. We profile three family-run spots, the immigrant stories behind them, and the one bowl you absolutely cannot leave without trying.