Ramen to Go: Why America’s Obsession with Noodles Is Fueling a Paper Packaging Revolution
Ramen is no longer just a college staple or rainy-day comfort food. In 2025, it’s a full-blown cultural phenomenon.
Across the U.S., from food halls in Chicago to ghost kitchens in L.A., ramen has become the go-to takeout dish for Gen Z and millennials. It’s affordable, aesthetic, customizable—and deeply satisfying. But as Americans slurp their way through tonkotsu, miso, and spicy vegan shoyu, a new question is rising alongside the steam: