Founded in 2020 during the pandemic by Kenshi Kobayashi and Master Chef Motoki Teranishi, Kenchan began with one simple goal: bring Japan’s ultimate comfort food to American homes — in a way that’s both convenient and deeply authentic.

We began humbly — hand-packing kits in a garage and selling them out of a Prius at farmers markets across LA and OC.

Word spread fast: this wasn’t instant ramen. This was the real deal. Within months, lines were forming, regulars were returning, and people started asking: Can you ship this to my cousin in New York?

Now, Kenchan Ramen brings that same small-batch quality to 18 farmers markets weekly and kitchens nationwide.

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