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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.

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 in Omiya, Saitama: 5 Shops You Need to Try

Taste Omiya, Saitama's best ramen, from rich tsukemen to classic shoyu ramen that's been served since 1946.

Aug 93 min read

Best Ramen in Fukushima Osaka: 5 Must-Try Shops

Fukushima in Osaka is a ramen hot spot. Here are our top 5 picks, from rich tonkotsu to light duck ramen.

Jul 212 min read

Nara Ramen - Top 3 Ramen Shops

For Nara ramen, you have to visit these three shops. They're all located in Nara City.

May 17, 20242 min read

Kyoto Tsukemen - 5 Must Visit Shops

For tasty Kyoto tsukemen (dipping ramen), nothing beats these 5 shops. You simply have to visit them.

May 13, 20243 min read

Saga Ramen - 3 Essential Ramen Shops

For Saga Ramen, visit these three ramen shops! Saga City is all about rich pork bone ramen...and raw egg as a topping!

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Best Spicy Instant Ramen from Japan - Top 5

These are the BEST spicy Instant ramen from Japan! From Michelin star ramen to lava red soup, we have you covered!

May 11, 20232 min read

Asahikawa Ramen - 5 Great Shops

Asahikawa, Japan's coldest big city, is famous for ramen! Consider these 5 ramen shops when you visit.

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Instant Ramen from Famous Shops - Top 5

Top 5 Instant Ramen from famous Japan ramen shops! From Michelin star ramen to Japan's top ranked bowl, we have a lot to cover!

Sep 28, 20222 min read

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

Dec 1, 20212 min read

Best Instant Ramen- A Ramen Eater's Top 10

The Very Best Instant Ramen from Japan – consider this the ULTIMATE LIST! After eating hundreds of types of Japanese instant ramen, I’m narr

Nov 29, 20214 min read

Yamagata Ramen – 5 Tasty Styles

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

Sep 22, 20212 min read

Tokyo Miso Ramen - 10 Must Visit Shops

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

Jun 29, 20214 min read

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.

May 18, 20214 min read

Takasaki Ramen - Best 5

Takasaki Ramen! An hour train ride from Tokyo, Takasaki is home to several impressive ramen shops.

Apr 21, 20212 min read

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.

Apr 14, 20214 min read

Duck Ramen in Tokyo - Best 5

Duck Ramen in Tokyo – consider these the BEST 5! These awesome ramen shops are all about duck.

Apr 3, 20213 min read

Mitaka Ramen- Top 10 Restaurants

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

Jan 29, 20214 min read

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!

Jan 13, 20214 min read

Miyazaki Ramen: Four Fabulous Ramen Shops

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

Jan 10, 20212 min read