Established in 2008. IPPUDO started in 1985 with a seating of only ten in the city of Fukuoka. Instantly, it revolutionized the ramen world with its fashionable d cor, hospitable service, and delicious bowls of ramen. It appealed to the young and old alike and kick-started a ramen craze that lasted over two decades. Today it has established itself as the market leader in Japan, with more than 70 outlets under the brand. In a fiercely competitive environment where more than 3,500 ramen restaurants come and go each year, IPPUDO has remained at the cutting edge of innovation and quality.