Ramen Blog

The 5 AM Ramen blog dives deep into the world of ramen. "Best Ramen Lists" include top picks in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan. Check out "Not Ramen" for other delicious food.

Shirakawa Ramen – 3 Incredible Shops

Shirakawa Ramen is one of Japan’s most famous ramen styles. Here are three tasty places to grab it! All three include thick, handmade noodle

Yamagata Ramen – 5 Tasty Styles

Yamagata Ramen! In Japan, the Yamagata region has more ramen shops per capita than ANYWHERE else.

Tokyo Miso Ramen - 10 Must Visit Shops

Tokyo Miso Ramen – consider this is your ULTIMATE list, the best 10 shops in all of Tokyo!

Ogikubo Ramen – Top 10 in a Tokyo Ramen Battleground

Ogikubo ramen! Ogikubo is Tokyo’s most important ramen neighborhood. It's overflowing with delicious ramen.

Best Fukuoka Ramen – 10 Must Visit [Tonkotsu Ramen]

A best of Fukuoka Ramen list of course means tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen! These 10 are must visits.

Mitaka Ramen- Top 10 Restaurants

Mitaka ramen TOP 10! Home to the Ghibli Museum, this West Tokyo area has incredible ramen shops.

Tokyo Shio Ramen - Best 10 Shops

Tokyo shio ramen (salt-seasoned ramen)! From Michelin star ramen to ramen that almost tastes like sashimi, let’s dive in!

Miyazaki Ramen: Four Fabulous Ramen Shops

Miyazaki Ramen. While tasty tonkotsu is most common, the ramen in Miyazaki is surprisingly varied.

WASEDA Ramen – TOP 5, Deliciously Different

These are the very best Waseda ramen shops! From unique tuna (maguro) ramen to soupless ramen with super thick noodles, Tokyo’s Waseda...

Aomori Ramen – TOP 5 [Aomori City]

Here are 5 amazing places for AOMORI RAMEN. These are all in Aomori City – from miso curry milk ramen to the local favorite, (fish)...

Hachioji Ramen Shops – TOP 5

Top 5 Hachioji ramen shops! Hachioji is 40 km from central Tokyo, right next to the ever popular Mount Takao. Hachioji has fantastic...

Tokyo Ramen Street – Top 3 To Visit

Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station houses 8 wildly different ramen shops. Not sure which to visit?

Jimbocho Ramen Shops – Delicious TOP 10

The Jimbocho ramen scene runs deep. Real deep. From classic shoyu to lavish lobster bisque ramen, these are my top 10 picks in one of...

Shin-Koiwa Ramen – Mighty Top 5

For Shin-Koiwa ramen, these 3 ramen restaurants are a deliciously safe bet. From dinosaur-sized pork ramen to beautiful duck ramen, they...

Top 6 Roppongi Ramen Shops Open Late (5 AM Special)

After a night out in raucous Roppongi, ramen is the perfect nightcap. From creamy tonkotsu to burnt miso ramen, here are 6 Roppongi ramen...

Ikebukuro Ramen BEST 10: Buttery Miso to Green Ramen

Ikebukuro Ramen - our top picks! From rich miso to ramen seasoned with rock salt, Ikebukuro has it all!

10 Best Shibuya Ramen Shops: Classic to Modern

These are the very best Shibuya ramen shops – the cream of the ramen crop! Shibuya is a ramen paradise.

5 Best Osaka Ramen Shops – Duck to Chicken Mousse

Here are 5 of the best Osaka ramen shops, from chicken mousse ramen to luxurious duck ramen.

Best Kagoshima Ramen: 5 Fantastic Shops

For Kagoshima ramen, here are 5 must visit ramen shops in Kagoshima City. From rich and fatty tonkotsu ramen to modern miso ramen,...

Fish Ramen in Shinjuku – 5 Must Try Shops

From sea bream to shrimp ball toppings, here are 5 shops you have to try for fish ramen in Shinjuku!