Get set to witness history in the making as Ichi Kaku restaurant will crown Fayetteville’s first Ramen Eating Champion.

The First Annual Ichi Kaku Ramen Eating Contest will be held on Aug. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ichi Kaku, located at 350 N Eastern Blvd #200. Guests will witness five competitors fight their appetites' while trying to devour a 20-pound bowl of ramen. The ramen eating competition is a free event.

The winning prize is a $300 Ichi Kaku gift card, a trophy, and the title of Ramen Eating Champion of 2023. For more information about the ramen eating competition and to reserve your free spot to watch, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ramen-eating-contest-tickets-655828048347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Ramen is a dish that is famous all over the world. Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup that comes in various variations. A traditionally made bowl of ramen consists of flavorful broth, wheat noodles, and toppings that vary from region to region.

Head Chef Yohei Kamiya, the owner of Ichi Kaku, is from Takahama City, Japan. Ichi Kaku is an authentic Japanese street food restaurant. Chef Yohei Kamiya has worked in the industry for over 20 years and is fluent in Japanese, English, and speaks ome Spanish. Moreover, Chef Yohei Kamiya has prepared Japanese meals for dignitaries, celebrities, and locals in Japan and America.

While at Ichi Kaku to watch the ramen eating competition, spectators can browse the menu. The restaurant offers various dishes, from different types of Japanese ramen to teriyaki chicken with fried or steamed rice, Japanese curry rice, dessert, and more.

Ichi Kaku's menu is online at: https://www.ichikakufay.com/menus

Mark your calendars and attend the First Annual Ichi Kaku Ramen Eating Contest at Ichi Kaku on Aug. 12 to witness Fayetteville’s first ramen eating competition. For more information on the restaurant, you can visit their website at https://www.ichikakufay.com, or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ichikaku.nc