Inside the Kitchen: Gaijin in Traverse City

It’s not well-known that Japan actually voted those familiar $.30 packages of instant ramen noodles its best invention of the 20th century.

That’s all most Americans know.

So, we went Inside the Kitchen at Gaijin in Traverse City to track down the real thing!

But ultimately, if you’re not into ramen, even the super authentic, gourmet version, that’s okay too–Gaijin’s menu extends to other Japanese comfort classics like the Bao Bun, various curries and more.

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