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  • Topdown view of finished Beef Birrira Frozen Ramen in a bowl with masa noodles, beef birria, cheese, onions, and black beans.

    Meet Your New Obsession: Beef Birria Ramen

    I’ve been waiting to share this one...  Say hello to our Beef Birria Ramen! Bold, deeply savoury, and unapologetically comforting. This bowl is stacked with everything we love about ramen and slow-cooked birria, coming together in one delicious, slurp-able bowl....

  • Cut up pieces of Japanese sweet potatoes

    The Season of Satsumaimo, the Japanese Sweet Potato 🍠

    When November rolls around in Japan, something magical happens. The air turns crisp, the summer cicadas go quiet, and a toasty-sweet aroma starts drifting down the streets. That’s when everyone knows, it’s satsumaimo season! The satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potato) isn’t just a...

  • A photo of a girl holding a small pumpkin.

    Inside Japan’s Halloween Spectacle: A Celebration of Creativity 🎃

    October in Japan looks a little different than it does in Canada. While Canadians bundle up and patrol the neighbourhood for candy, Japan turns Halloween into a full-blown spectacle with lights, music and incredible costumes. Japan has reimagined Halloween as...

  • Topdown view of a bowl of Pitmaster's Brisket Ramen with broth, smoked brisket, noodles, and toppings.

    Turkey Optional, Comfort Guaranteed 🍁🍜🍖

    Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude and let’s be honest, a little (or a lot of) indulgence! It’s the holiday that brings people together around full tables and warm kitchens, where food becomes the centrepiece of connection. At its heart,...

  • A glass of yuzu spritz on a kitchen countertop.

    Move Over Aperol, There’s a New Spritz in Town 🍋🍹

    We’ll always have a soft spot for the classic Aperol Spritz — with its vibrant orange hue, bittersweet taste, and effortless Italian charm, it’s no wonder this cocktail has become a summer staple around the world. It’s light, refreshing, and...

  • Hiyashi Chuka Yuzu Shrimp in a bowl.

    No Broth, No Problem: Cold Ramen for Hot Days

    When most people think of ramen, they picture steaming bowls of rich broth, slurp-worthy noodles, and cozy comfort. But in Japan, ramen isn’t just a winter staple—it’s also a summer essential. Enter Hiyashi Chuka and cold Mazemen: two chilled ramen styles that...