I found authentic Okinawan ramen right here in Vancouver — and it's at a cozy, underrated spot called Tatchan Noodle. Known for its traditional Japanese flavors and hard-to-find Okinawan-style broth, this place is unlike any other ramen shop in the city. #OkinawanRamen #VancouverEats #JapaneseFood | Strictly Dumpling

A perfect weeknight fix! Really good Japanese ramen is an art form that any visit behind the curtains of a ramen joint in Tokyo will prove. The dish which dates back to the 19th century is based on a rich flavoured meat or fish broth, wheat noodles and toppings like thinly sliced pork, boiled eggs, nori seaweed and scallions. Unless you dedicate a lifetime to hand making noodles and perfecting your broth, making it at home will always be a cheats job! Ingredients: For the chicken: 4 chicken thig