Ramen, the beloved and deceptively simple combination of slurpable broth and noodles, is a traditional Japanese dish that many may enjoy, but that a few elevate to an art.

Osamu Tomita, one of the most revered ramen chefs in Japan, takes viewers on a tour of the best ramen shops in his country while serving up secrets, recipes and insight into the philosophy and history of the culinary phenomenon.

There are fewer foods more comforting than a hot bowl of ramen-especially in the winter-and Ramen Heads will leave you with both an insatiable craving and a new appreciation for the chefs who make it so delicious.