50 ways to celebrate Ramen Noodle Day

Melissa Kravitz | Special to USA TODAY

We don't need a food "holiday" to crave a bowl of ramen, but Ramen Noodle Day (April 4) is a nice excuse to slurp savory noodles and broth despite the start of spring. Our 50 states series showcases a ramen restaurant in each state in the photos above, with local ingredients, picture-perfect bowls and special ramen nights highlighted.

Look for house-made noodles, slow-cooked broth, traditional tonkotsu with pork bone broth or Sapporo-style ramen with miso-flavored broth. Chicago’s Slurping Turtle, Los Angeles' Hakata Ikkousha and Detroit’s Johnny Noodle King are all popular spots.

Plus, see a cooking demo inside chef Masaharu Morimoto's New York City ramen restaurant, Momosan, below.