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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 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


Ramen-ya Toy Box - First Class Chicken Ramen
Ramen-ya Toy Box and their chicken ramen rule the roost. Toybox is one of Tokyo's top rated ramen shops.
Jan 6, 20211 min read


Menya Itto – Tokyo’s No. 1 Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen)
Menya Itto (麺屋 一燈) is at the very top of the Tokyo tsukemen heap. For good reason – their chicken rich tsukemen (dipping ramen) tastes...
Dec 30, 20202 min read


Tsukemen Michi – Tokyo’s Finest Dipping Ramen?
Tsukemen Michi (つけ麺 道) is HEAVENLY. Some might even say it’s Tokyo’s best ramen restaurant – not just for tsukemen (dipping ramen). ...
Dec 24, 20202 min read


Tokyo CRICKET Ramen – Antcicada
Would you eat cricket ramen in Tokyo? Before you click away, know that bug-focused restaurant Antcicada is not messing around!
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Rasen - Tokyo Beef Bone Ramen
For Tokyo beef bone ramen, Rasen is a nice bet. Their ramen includes shredded beef and an amazing smoked egg.
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Chinchintei - THE Original Tokyo Abura Soba
Many believe Chinchintei was the first ever Tokyo ramen shop to create abura soba (soupless ramen)!
Dec 8, 20201 min read


Ramen Walker Kitchen – Awesome Popup near Tokyo
The brand new Ramen Walker Kitchen (ラーメンWalkerキッチン) features delicious ramen from famous ramen shops across Japan. Located in Tokorozawa (Saitama), it’s an easy 1 hour train ride from Tokyo. 10 Ramen Legends Ramen Walker Kitchen – The Concept Backed by heavyweight media group Ramen Walker, the Ramen Walker Kitchen truly is a one-of-a-kind. It’s all about featuring deliciously different ramen at different times (rotating on a monthly basis). They’ve gone all out too. Specif
Dec 1, 20202 min read


My Favorite Tokyo Miso Ramen – Santora
My favorite Tokyo miso ramen! A bold statement, but one that rings true. The miso ramen at Santora is incredible.
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Best Miso Ramen in Tokyo? Oshima
Is the best miso ramen in Tokyo at Oshima (大島)? Many would answer with a resounding “yes”.
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Why Chukasoba Chigonoki is Always in My Tokyo Rotation
Chukasoba Chigonoki in Tokyo serves standout ramen—from fish-forward bowls to soupless creations.
Oct 4, 20202 min read


Finest Tokyo Clam Ramen? Kokaku
Tokyo clam ramen has become a bigger deal the last few years! Recently, ramen shop Kokaku has made a huge, sea-like splash.
Sep 20, 20202 min read


Best Tokyo Somen – Tasty and Modern
For the best Tokyo somen (noodles), visit So-men So so so in Ebisu.
Aug 23, 20202 min read


Afuri Ramen – Worth the Hype?
Afuri Ramen has built a modest ramen empire on the back of its popular shio ramen with yuzu citrus.
Aug 10, 20203 min read


Marue Chuka Soba - Refined Shio and Shoyu Ramen in Sugamo
Marue Chuka Soba is one of Sugamo’s standout ramen shops, serving beautifully refined shio and shoyu ramen.
Aug 2, 20202 min read


Pineapple Ramen at Papapapapine in Machida, Tokyo
Pineapple Ramen? What on earth? I remember the first time I visited Papapapapine (パパパパパイン).
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Best Tonkotsu Ramen in Tokyo? Tanaka Shoten
The best tonkotsu ramen in Tokyo? Many Tokyoites would bestow this title to Tanaka Shoten.
Jul 4, 20202 min read


Top Yurakucho Ramen – Yuzu Shio Ramen at Hyottoko
Among Yurakucho ramen restaurants, Menya Hyottoko is the best, hands-down.
Jun 28, 20202 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


AMAZING Tokyo Duck Ramen at Fukumaru
For syrupy delicious Tokyo duck ramen, look no further than Menya Fukumaru (麺屋福丸). Take your pick of light or creamy duck ramen – both are excellent. Tokyo Duck Ramen – Light Shoyu Fukumaru flawlessly uses duck from Yamgata in its soup. The broth is purely duck and water. The lighter duck ramen is held up by a fairly salty and sweet soy sauce. This isn’t just any soy sauce – it’s Kikkogo Marudaisen soy sauce. Shoyu Ramen Special It flows beautifully with their in-house ma
May 4, 20202 min read
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