Shoichi Fujimaki's ¥10,000--that's $100!--bowl of ramen
Here in the U.S., big-name chefs have offered truffle-topped burgers for top-dollar prices for years. The trend, it seems, has spread to Japan, where the Japan Times reports that Shoichi Fujimaki, chef-owner of Tokyo's Fujimaki Gekijo, sells bowls of Emperor Ramen, for ¥10,000, which must be reserved three days in advance, due to the necessary preparation of shrimp head stock. (For comparison, a typical bowl might cost ¥800.)
http://www.fujimakigekijou.jp Fujimaki Gekijou doesn't serve your typical Top Ramen...
Reviews of the ramen have been mixed, apparently. Some say it's extremely tasty, but others didn't see enough difference to justify the price. A big part of Fujimaki Gekijo's appeal is its exclusivity--it has only eight counter seats for diners, and there are plans to make it a members-only restaurant in the future--and posh surrounds, including a rock-walled fountain at the entrance and a downstairs rec-room where diners can hang out after their meal. Worth it? We're not so sure...
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