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.
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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.
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.
Is Ramen Unhealthy? An Experts Take
Is ramen unhealthy? Coming from someone who's eaten thousands of bowls, the answer may surprise you.
Heavy Tonkotsu Ramen at Umaiyo Yuchan
Umaiyo Yuchan Ramen in Yamato, Kanagawa specializes in "DoTonkotsu" Ramen. This means a ridiculously rich pork bone soup!
Ramen Maikagura - Chicken Ramen with White Truffle Oil
Tokyo ramen shop Ramen Maikagura serves deliciously modern chicken ramen with white truffle oil.
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