High end ramen hits palates across the nation

High end ramen hits palates across the nation
High end ramen hits palates across the nation

High end ramen hits palates across the nation

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For decades, college students and budget diners have relied on instant ramen as a quick cheap meal. But in the last few years, higher end ramen joints have boiled up all over the nation including the Chicago area. This week, Louisa Chu and Monica Eng tackle this topic on WBEZ’s Chewing the Fat podcast. They are here today to give us a primer on ramen and restaurants in the area that serve the dish. (PHOTO: Flickr/moriza)