Piriri - Spectacular Tantanmen in Suitengumae
Piriri serves tasty tantanmen (dan dan noodles) in Suitengumae, Tokyo. Choose a white or black sesame.
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Berabou - Top Ramen in Iidabashi
Berabou has quickly become one of the top spots for ramen in Iidabashi and ramen in Tokyo.
Renge no Gotoku - Tasty Tantanmen in Shibuya
Renge no Gotoku is the best spot for tantanmen in Shibuya. Order it with deep fried pork rib (paiko)!
Hechikan - Niboshi Ramen Greatness
Down in Yokohama you'll find Hechikan, one of Japan's top niboshi (fish) ramen shops. I absolutely love this spot.
Koisaimen Inosho - Super Rich Ramen in Ogikubo
Koisaimen Inosho serves insanely rich and thick ramen in Ogikubo and Nerima. They have spicy ramen too!
Aji no Sanpei - Japan's First Miso Ramen
Aji no Sanpei is where miso ramen got its big start. This happened in Sapporo, Hokkaido. They're still around too!
Bannai Shokudo - Kitakata Ramen King
Bannai Shokudo (坂内食堂) might be the most famous ramen shop in Kitakata. We even have them to thank for Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai. Bannai...
Akanoren - Spectacular Tonkotsu Ramen
Akanoren is a leader in the tonkotsu ramen scene in Fukuoka. Their ramen has excited locals since 1946.
Mendokoro Zukan - Hidden Gem Shibuya Ramen
Mendokoro Zukan is a fantastic Shibuya ramen popup only open for lunch. They're a bit hidden too.
Ame wa Yasashiku - Contemporary Miso Ramen
Ame wa Yasahiku doesn't serve your typical bowl of miso ramen. This much is apparent from just looking at it.
Kamunabi - Tower-Sized Ramen in Nishi-Nippori
Kamunabi serves award-winning, filling ramen in Nishi-Nippori. It's hard to miss the gigantic slab of pork!
TANAKA.LOBO - Delicious Sea Bream Ramen
TANAKA.LOBO serves carefully arranged, appetizing sea bream ramen. They're in Tokyo's Setagaya City.
Keyaki - Silky Smooth Miso Ramen
Keyaki is an elite miso ramen ramen shop in Susukino, Sapporo. Their smooth tasting, topping heavy ramen is loved by locals.
Kissui Hananoren - Michelin Bib Gourmand Ramen
Kissui Hananoren serves chemical free, carefully prepared ramen with ingredients from all over Japan.
Mendokoro Honda - Top-Tier Akihabara Ramen
Akihabara ramen shop Mendokoro Honda ticks all the boxes. The owner is a prodigy, starting at just age 21.
Yukikaze - Rich Miso Ramen in Sapporo
Yukikaze is one of the best options for rich and thick miso ramen in Sapporo. They're also easy to get to!
Menya Kisso - Ramen King of Kiba
Menya Kisso in Kiba is one of my all time favorite Tokyo ramen shops. They serve one of the finest examples "MIX" style ramen.
Ajisai - No. 1 Hakodate Ramen
Hakodate ramen shop Ajisai is undoubtedly the city's most famous. Their clear shio ramen is as complex as it is flavorsome.
Menya Saimi - Japan's Best Miso Ramen?
Sapporo ramen shop Menya Saimi is beyond famous. Many think they serve the best miso ramen in Japan.
Menya Sign - Michelin Guide Ramen in Gotanda
Gotanda ramen shop Menya Sign (麺屋 彩音) has made substantial waves in Tokyo. They're even Michelin recommended.