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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.

Bazoku: The Best Handmade Noodles in Tokyo

Ramen shop Bazoku in Asakusa arguably has the best handmade noodles in Tokyo.

Jan 10, 20192 min read

Tokyo Ramen Show 2018: Uni Ramen to Premium Kelp Ramen, 12 Bowls

This year’s Tokyo Ramen Show at Komazawa Park was spectacular, featuring 36 hand-picked ramen shops from all over Japan. Over eleven...

Nov 13, 20184 min read

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour: The Ultimate Ramen Experience in Japan

Tokyo’s only Ramen Tasting Tour includes 6 mini bowls at three delicious ramen shops.

Oct 22, 20182 min read

Mapo Tofu Ramen Tokyo: The Fiery Bowl You Can’t Miss

Mapo Tofu Ramen Tokyo heats up Nakameguro with spicy mapo tofu over noodles at Sanpoutei’s ramen lab.

Oct 1, 20182 min read

Vegetable-Heavy, Camping Themed Curry in Tokyo

For a healthy, vegetable-heavy curry in Tokyo, try curry shop Camp. Their fantastic curry is served at 7 shops in Tokyo (24 in Japan)...

Apr 29, 20181 min read

Miharu – Tokyo Abura Soba loved by locals

Ramen shop Miharu every day painstakingly prepares a Tokyo abura soba loved by locals. Reasonably priced at ¥830, Miharu’s abura soba...

Mar 25, 20182 min read

Lamb Ramen that’s Life-Changing: Mensho Tokyo

Mensho Tokyo isn’t afraid to experiment. They’ve created a masterpiece – life-changing lamb ramen!

Feb 27, 20182 min read

Tasty Chicken Ramen – Menya Fujishiro in Meguro

Menya Fujishiro keeps it simple - just one specialty: rich chicken ramen, done to perfection. This cozy 11 seater ramen shop is close to Meguro station.

Jan 26, 20181 min read