Tampopo, directed by Juzo Itami (1985)

Alexandra Clark

“I love movies about food, this might be the best one.”

Jeremiah

“Not just a “ramen western” but an exploration of how food is woven into every part of our lives from decadence to sex to death.”

Analisa Burns

“the ramen quest in tampopo (1985) – this whole movie is a love story to ramen: we see perfectly cooked noodles, rich pork broth, soft-boiled eggs, and every detail of flavor is just right. – this whole movie is a love story to ramen: perfectly cooked noodles, pork broth, soft-boiled eggs, and every herb known to man.”