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Ramen Blog
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.


Tokyo's Best Clam Ramen? CLAM & BONITO 貝節麺 raik
Is this Tokyo's Best clam ramen? Many think so. CLAM & BONITO raik does an amazing clam ramen.
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Ramen Nijubunnoichi - Tokyo's Best Shio Ramen
Ramen Nijubunnoichi is my no. 1 pick for shio (salt) ramen in Tokyo. It's even recommended by Michelin.
Aug 7, 20222 min read


Homemade Ramen Muginae - Tokyo's Finest
Homemade Ramen Muginae is one of Tokyo's premier ramen shops. Their ramen is Michelin acclaimed too.
Jul 8, 20222 min read


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)!
Jun 9, 20222 min read


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.
Apr 19, 20222 min read


Tonki - Legendary Tonkatsu in Meguro, Tokyo
For legendary tonkatsu in Meguro (Tokyo), visit Tonki. They and their delicious breaded pork cutlet have a history going back to 1939.
Apr 4, 20222 min read


Is Ramen Unhealthy? An Experts Take
Is ramen unhealthy? Coming from someone who's eaten thousands of bowls, the answer may surprise you.
Mar 30, 20226 min read


Crab Ramen in Tokyo - Crab Typhoon
For crab ramen in Tokyo, Crab Typhoon is an obvious choice. They combine crab and pork bones to make a deliciously thick and rich soup....
Mar 2, 20221 min read


Tokyo Scallop Ramen – Noodle Voice
For Tokyo scallop ramen, there’s only one place to turn to. Located in Ikebukuro, that place is Noodle Voice. Their tasty, rich scallop ramen is beyond compare! No. 1 Tokyo Scallop Ramen Noodle Voice (ヌードル ボイス) is pretty much the only Tokyo ramen shop majoring in scallop ramen. Ramen shops from time to time do serve limited time scallop ramen. But at Noodle Voice, it’s a permanent fixture on the menu. Thick Scallop Ramen They do a splendid job with theirs. A lively shio (sa
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Tsukemen Gonokami in Shinjuku- Worth the Hype?
Tsukemen Gonokami in Shinjuku (Tokyo) is famous for its shrimp tsukemen (dipping ramen). Are they worth the hype?
Jan 8, 20223 min read


T's Tantan - Premier Tokyo Vegan Ramen
T’s Tantan is probably Tokyo’s most high-profile vegan ramen group. Their sesame-based, zesty tantanmen is popular with tourists and locals.
Dec 12, 20212 min read


Shichisai - Hand-Massaged Ramen Noodles in Tokyo
Shichisai in Tokyo is a ramen group famous for thick, hand-massaged, hand-cut noodles.
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Shin-Nakano Ramen (Tokyo) – The Greatest Noodles
The area around Shin-Nakano station (Tokyo) has fantastic ramen. But one ramen shop in particular stands out – Daruma! They hand roll and...
Sep 15, 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


Mensho – Wagyu Beef Ramen and More
The MENSHO group is a ramen pioneer, constantly pushing boundaries with deliciously modern ramen.
Jun 19, 20212 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


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


Jinrui Mina Menrui - Best Osaka Ramen In Tokyo
Jinrui Mina Menrui - many feel they're the best Osaka ramen shop. They now have a shop in Tokyo too!
Feb 28, 20212 min read


Best Oshiage Ramen – Takesue Tokyo Premium near Skytree
Oshiage ramen near Skytree doesn’t get better than Takesue Tokyo Premium. Premium meats in the ramen!
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Ore no Sora: Fun, Rich Ramen in Takadanobaba
Ore no Sora is one of the most popular ramen shops in Tokyo’s ramen-heavy Takadanobaba neighborhood.
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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