IPPUDO started in Fukuoka, the birthplace of Tonkotsu ramen. Since their founding in 1985, they have been experts in producing a variety of authentic Japanese ramen. The brand motto of IPPUDO is “to continuously innovate while staying true to their roots.” Today, Japanese ramen has become a beloved comfort food in America, but this wasn’t always the case. In 2008, IPPUDO made a bold moe by opening its first overseas branch in Manhattan, New York. By successfully demonstrating that authentic Japanese ramen could thrive in the “center of the world,” IPPUDO played a significant role in popularizing this culinary tradition in the U.S. Since then, they’ve extended their reach to the West Coast, opening restaurants in San Francisco and Berkeley, California.