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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...

Jan 5, 20213 min read

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)...

Nov 15, 20203 min read

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...

Nov 8, 20202 min read

Higashi-Nakano Ramen - 3 Must Visits

Higashi-Nakano area ramen! From Michelin recognized to classic ramen, these are must visits.

Oct 3, 20202 min read

10 Premium 7-Eleven Ramen in Japan

7-Eleven Ramen in Japan – delicious and available 24 hours! Here are TEN of their premium top sellers.

Aug 25, 20204 min read

Tokyo Ramen Street – Top 3 To Visit

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

Jun 8, 20202 min read

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 Tokyo’

May 20, 20204 min read

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...

May 12, 20203 min read

Top 5 Unique Tsukemen in Tokyo, Including Italian?

My top 5 picks for unique tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Tokyo - from rich lamb tsukemen to tomato tsukemen!

Feb 3, 20202 min read

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...

Dec 22, 20192 min read

Kinshicho Ramen Top 5 (near Tokyo Sky Tree)

Here are 5 Kinshicho ramen shops you need to visit – from rich oyster ramen to vegetable heavy tanmen.

Nov 30, 20193 min read

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!

Oct 5, 20194 min read

3 Incredible Shops for Classic Kyoto Ramen

These 3 Kyoto ramen shops have much history! Since as early as 1938, they’ve been serving Kyoto customers.

Sep 2, 20192 min read

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.

Aug 15, 20194 min read

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.

Jul 21, 20192 min read

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,...

Jul 15, 20192 min read

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!

Mar 18, 20193 min read

Where to Eat Hiroshima Ramen: 3 Famous Shops

Hiroshima Ramen is not as well-known as Onomichi Ramen. But Hiroshima City ramen is incredible.

Feb 17, 20193 min read

3 Tremendous Tokushima Ramen Shops

The mysterious island of Shikoku is best known for udon. But Tokushima Ramen is Shikoku’s answer to ramen. It’s famed for its simple...

Nov 2, 20182 min read