ramen Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Tampa-based food truck Trash Panda Provisions hosts an Ichicoro-style ramen pop-up this Friday

It happens at Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect.

by Kyla Fields December 13, 2023July 23, 2025

It happens at Seminole Heights brewery Common Dialect.

Florida’s first Wagamama opens at Water Street Tampa next month

This long-awaited restaurant is known for its Asian fusion fare.

by Kyla Fields January 19, 2023June 18, 2025

24 under-the-radar restaurants you must try in Tampa Bay

by CL Staff July 3, 2019

St. Petersburg’s Buya Ramen partners with Kaiyō Whisky on its own blend

The Būya is an eight-year whisky aged in mizunara oak casks.

by Meaghan Habuda December 18, 2018July 3, 2025

Restaurant review: Super bowls at Wooden Ladle

by CL Staff July 4, 2017

How they roll: Two Ocean Prime Florida chefs join forces on pop-up sushi dinner

Guests can expect seven Asian-inspired courses from the Tampa and Orlando kitchen maestros.

by Meaghan Habuda March 30, 2017January 12, 2025

Restaurant review: Not so hai at Ocean Hai

In Clearwater Beach, Ocean Hai’s fine-dining accoutrements, including service, need work.

by Jon Palmer Claridge March 6, 2017July 14, 2025

Restaurant review: Noble Rice

This Tampa spot continues the Bay area trend toward quality Japanese fare.

by Jon Palmer Claridge August 23, 2016July 22, 2025

Opening date announced for St. Pete’s Buya Ramen

Buya Ramen has revealed when its doors will open in the EDGE District.

by Meaghan Habuda August 6, 2016July 31, 2025

EDGE District Japanese gastropub aiming to open next week

Buya Ramen, a ramen-driven izakaya, will offer authentic Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails.

by Carlynn Crosby July 8, 2016July 9, 2025

The Year in Lists: Twelve months of tastes

Looking back at 10 of the Tampa Bay region’s best epicurean moments for 2015.

by Jon Palmer Claridge December 22, 2015March 17, 2025

Restaurant review: Prepare to slurp at Ichicoro Ramen

Alongside superb cocktails, Ichicoro’s ramen in Seminole Heights is disorientingly good.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 18, 2015July 30, 2025

Restaurant review: No surprise at Mango Tree

Downtown St. Pete’s Mango Tree produces pleasing Japanese fusion but lacks excitement.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 4, 2015March 15, 2025

Slurp’s up: Ichicoro debuts its buzzed-about ramen to Tampa

After a quiet weekend preview, Ichicoro’s ramen house doors will open at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

by Meaghan Habuda October 27, 2015May 24, 2025

Five Courses: Ford’s Garage brings Brandon crowd-pleasers & more

Burgers, beer and other deliciousness included in this round of Tampa Bay food and drink news.

by Meaghan Habuda May 6, 2015August 17, 2023

Cellophane to Udon: A primer on Asian noodles in the grocery aisle

From cellophane to soba.

by Katie Machol Simon March 6, 2014November 18, 2024

Ramen re-do: Healthier ways to get your ramen noodle fix

by Katie Machol Simon October 22, 2010August 3, 2023

An alternative use for ramen noodles: “Fuzzy Shrimp” recipe

by Chef Cito July 19, 2010June 5, 2022