IPPUDO was founded in 1985 in Japan’s ramen capital of Hakata by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally renowned Ramen King and CEO of Chikaranomoto Company, which encompasses some of Japan’s finest restaurants. There are over 65 stores in Japan, and globally in places such as New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Shanghai. IPPUDO has become the most popular ramen restaurant over the years. Since its founding, IPPUDO has been focusing on creating a new ramen culture in Japan. Starting with ramen, IPPUDO plans to introduce Japan's beloved gastronomic culture to the world - where people can enjoy, understand and appreciate the Japanese food and culture. Continuing to thrill the world through Japanese cuisine, IPPUDO seeks to bring smiles for the generations to come.