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Ramen Blog
Welcome to the 5AM Ramen Blog - your insider guide to Japan’s best bowls, hidden shops, and ramen culture. From Tokyo to Sapporo, this ramen blog serves up reviews, tips, and deep dives for true noodle lovers.
Hozuki in Nakano – Customizable Tantanmen Done Right
Hozuki in Nakano serves some of Tokyo’s most customizable and delicious tantanmen (spicy ramen).
6 days ago2 min read
Ramen Matsui – Michelin-Recommended Ramen Near Shinjuku Gyoen
Ramen Matsui in Shinjuku serves elegant, Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen with Hokkaido ingredients.
Nov 302 min read
Ayagawa Ebisu Ramen: A Bold Bowl of Chicken Soul
Ayagawa Ebisu serves rich, old-hen chicken ramen with hand-made thick noodles and deep, soulful flavor.
Nov 252 min read
Bassanova in Harajuku – Laksa, Green Curry, and Vegan Pink Ramen
Bassanova in Harajuku serves tasty fusion ramen - green curry, laksa, and a vibrant vegan beet ramen.
Nov 212 min read
Takekawa Ramen in Shibuya – A Hidden Oasis of Calm
Takekawa ramen Shibuya is a hidden ramen sanctuary, serving soulful chicken ramen and rich tsukemen.
Nov 162 min read
Ramen Hiiki in Kamata: A Cleaner, Take on Iekei
Ramen Hiiki in Kamata offers a refined take on Yokohama-style iekei ramen, with a cleaner broth.
Nov 132 min read
Japanese Ramen Gokan – Insanely Good Shio Ramen in Ikebukuro
Gokan ramen in Ikebukuro serves insanely good shio ramen - a salty, soulful balance of chicken and clam.
Nov 32 min read
Hachan Ramen in Hamamatsucho – Unmissable Chashu
Hachan Ramen in Hamamatsucho - silky chicken-oil broth, showstopping chashu (including duck breast).
Oct 282 min read
Kawagoe Tsukemen at Ganja: A Refined Take on Dipping Ramen
Looking for the best tsukemen in Kawagoe, Saitama? Ganja serves a mild yet flavorful dipping ramen.
Oct 242 min read
Akimoto Ramen Yokohama: Raffish Meets Refined
Yokohama’s Akimoto Ramen delivers bold shoyu bowls with rich chicken-chiyu and fragrant katsuo (bonito).
Oct 141 min read
Top 5 Namba Ramen Shops You Need to Try
Top 5 Namba ramen spots! From classic shoyu to bold oyster ramen, these are the best of Namba, Osaka.
Oct 92 min read
Ramen Jiro Mita Honten: The Original Branch That Started It All
Ramen Jiro Mita Honten is the original shop that launched a ramen empire. Learn how to order and more.
Oct 44 min read
Wagyu Ramen GOKU – Shibuya’s Beef-Obsessed Ramen Shop
Wagyu Ramen GOKU in Shibuya serves 100% beef bone ramen with three delicious cuts of Wagyu.
Sep 262 min read
Mugi no Yoake: Kyoto’s Hidden Gem for Scallop Ramen
When it comes to ramen in Kyoto, Mugi no Yoake (中華そば 麦の夜明け) is quickly becoming a favorite among food lovers.
Sep 222 min read
Men Kurai – Ramen Heavyweight in Hamamatsucho
Men Kurai in Hamamatsucho serves some of Tokyo’s thickest noodles, with standout bowls like shoyu ramen.
Sep 182 min read
Haruchan Ramen in Shimbashi – Salt, Lard, and Overflowing Bowls
Michelin recommended Haruchan Ramen in Shimbashi does a salty shio ramen with big portions and noodles.
Sep 132 min read
Menya Sugo Shimbashi – Rich Tsukemen Worth the Wait
Menya Sugo in Shimbashi is one of Tokyo’s top spots for rich tsukemen. Handmade noodles, premium toppings, and friendly service.
Sep 102 min read
Tani Ramen - Nostalgia Under the Tracks in Yurakucho
Tani Ramen is a humble Yurakucho ramen shop under the train tracks, serving nostalgic bowls since 1967.
Sep 62 min read
Josui: A Benchmark for Nagoya Shio Ramen
Craving shio ramen in Nagoya? Josui is one of the city’s top shops, serving Okinawan sea salt–seasoned bowls.
Sep 32 min read
Kaneda Ramen at Tokyo Station – An Upgraded Tokyo Classic
Kaneda Ramen at Tokyo Station serves upgraded Tokyo-style ramen inside the historic KITTE building.
Aug 292 min read
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