Is Izumi Ramen Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Lafayette, LA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Izumi Ramen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp shows a June 2026 update with 94 reviews; the business's own site independently lists current hours, a full menu, and an active online-ordering system.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 29
- Original air date
- Address 2201 Kaliste Saloom Rd Suite 1B, Lafayette, LA 70508
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What happened after Man v. Food?
Izumi Ramen Noodle Bar & Grill, at 2201 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette, serves Japanese ramen bowls and hibachi plates, and its menu includes "The Devil's Bowl," a dine-in-only spice challenge built around the restaurant's hottest broth and toppings that requires a signed waiver before ordering, per the restaurant's own site -- a match for the ghost- and 7-Pot Primo-pepper ramen challenge described in Wikipedia's episode list for the show. Since airing, Izumi Ramen has kept operating at the same Kaliste Saloom Road address: the business's website lists current hours, a full menu, and an online ordering system, and the restaurant earned a "Recommended" badge from Restaurant Guru in 2024. Yelp shows 94 reviews for the location with a June 2026 update. Izumi Ramen continues to serve ramen, hibachi, and its signature spice-challenge bowls at the same Lafayette storefront today.
Featured on Man v. Food
- Show
- Man v. Food
- Season / episode
- Season 8, Episode 29
- Original air date
- Episode title
- —
- What was featured
- The Devil's Bowl spicy ramen challenge
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Izumi Ramen
Frequently asked questions
Is Izumi Ramen still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Izumi Ramen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 2026.
What happened to Izumi Ramen after Man v. Food?
Izumi Ramen Noodle Bar & Grill, at 2201 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette, serves Japanese ramen bowls and hibachi plates, and its menu includes "The Devil's Bowl," a dine-in-only spice challenge built around the restaurant's hottest broth and toppings that requires a signed waiver before ordering, per the restaurant's own site -- a match for the ghost- and 7-Pot Primo-pepper ramen challenge described in Wikipedia's episode list for the show. As of September 2026, Izumi Ramen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 2026.
Where is Izumi Ramen located?
2201 Kaliste Saloom Rd Suite 1B, Lafayette, LA 70508. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Izumi Ramen?
Season 8, Episode 29 of Man v. Food, first aired April 21, 2020.
What do reviews say since Man v. Food?
Yelp shows 94 reviews for the location with a June 2026 update. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Izumi Ramen still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?
Izumi Ramen Noodle Bar & Grill, at 2201 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette, serves Japanese ramen bowls and hibachi plates, and its menu includes "The Devil's Bowl," a dine-in-only spice challenge built around the restaurant's hottest broth and toppings that requires a signed waiver before ordering, per the restaurant's own site -- a match for the ghost- and 7-Pot Primo-pepper ramen challenge described in Wikipedia's episode list for the show. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 2201 Kaliste Saloom Rd Suite 1B, Lafayette, LA 70508
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- izumiramen.com
- State hub
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Sources
- izumiramen.com — https://www.izumiramen.com/
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/izumi-ramen-lafayette
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Man_v._Food_episodes
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