Beloved Ramen Restaurant Permanently Closing After 20 Years

Every good thing comes to an end, with some of the saddest endings stemming from restaurant closures. It's been reported that Minca, a Japanese ramen restaurant in New York City, will be permanently closing. The eatery opened in 2004, marking its 20-year anniversary just last year.

The East Village restaurant, dreamed up by Chef Shigeto Kamada, was open seven days a week, making it a popular late night spot for New Yorkers. The menu consisted of ramen variations, including Vegetable Miso...