Here is an indulgent recipe that lets the sea urchin shine ... or the heat from the seared beef will make the shiso leaf wilt and the nori sheet soften, instead of being delicately crisp.

Ramen is all the craze these days. When accompanied by shredded or sliced vegetables and soft-boiled egg, ramen is already a meal in itself and satiates even the biggest appetite. But what if you ...