Day 345:
Believe it or not…I missed working…at the best ramen shop in Tokyo. I missed the hard work and long hours. I missed my coworkers. I missed the customers. I missed the prep. I missed the ramen. And most importantly, I missed just being here.
It was time to get reacquainted again.
Ah yes, I love this place.
On my way home I stopped by the conbini to pick up Ishiyama’s new ramen mag. Next year’s trend?: Beef!!
Hahaha, these guys crack me up…
Go Ramen!® 
Check this out, yo!
Beef Ramen at Tampopo
http://eatbma.blogspot.com/
The beef in that picture is TOO LEAN! If you're going to use beef use plate or rib-eye, or any cut of Wagyu, something nice and fatty. That's what makes pork belly so good!
Interesting. This week's Time Out Chicago also said next year's trend is Beef.
http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/restaurants-bars/89751/next-wave-ingredient-beef-future-food
I much rather have pork with my ramen!!