Several years ago, a chef friend in Japan gave Mark Kondo his secret recipe for ramen. For Kondo, who had always had a passion for ramen, the gift would be life-changing. Now, he’s the owner and cook ...

In Japan, a yatai is a small mobile food stand that is typically set up in the evening and disappears without a trace when morning arrives. However, the spirit of Japanese cuisine takes a more ...

To those lamenting the lack of decent ramen in the Valley, take note: Yatai Ramen. The Valley’s newest food truck, its name meaning a Japanese street food cart, is getting ready to hit the streets in ...