18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Chef Kazumasa Saito

Ramen shop Nikiryu opened in 2012 and received its Michelin star in 2017. Chef Saito and his team team take great care preparing one of his signature ramen dish called Tantanmen making sure each bowl is perfectly executed to serve.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: Tokyo, Japan
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