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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.
Best Curry Ramen in Tokyo: Shuichi
Curry ramen – it’s the best of both worlds! Ramen restaurant Shuichi specializes in this beautiful fusion mashup.
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Crazy Tsukemen in Nakameguro, Tokyo
For tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Nakameguro, Mitsuyado Seimen serves some CRAZY bowls.
Nov 14, 20172 min read
Whole Fish in your Ramen? Ayu Ramen in Tokyo
Whole Fish Ramen? Don’t be surprised when you find a whole fish in your ramen bowl at “Ayu Ramen”. Located in Futako Tamagawa, Tokyo, Ayu...
Jun 21, 20171 min read
Experience Menya Musashi – Tokyo’s Samurai-Themed Ramen Chain
Menya Musashi in Tokyo is a samurai-themed ramen chain known for its inventive limited-time dishes—like chocolate tsukemen! Yes, you read...
Mar 24, 20172 min read
Tasty Okonomiyaki in a Garden Sanctuary in Tokyo
While the Kansai and Hiroshima regions are best known for tasty okonomiyaki, Tokyo also has plenty of excellent okonomiyaki restaurants....
Aug 31, 20162 min read
Excellent Butter Miso Ramen, with a View of Tokyo Station
Baikouken (ばいこうけん) has all 3 of the main ramen types – shio, shoyu and miso ramen. But their butter miso ramen with corn (¥880) is...
May 4, 20161 min read
Epic Ginger Ramen in Futako-tamagawa, Tokyo
For epic ginger ramen in Futako-tamgawa, visit Ayu Ramen (鮎ラーメン).
Apr 21, 20161 min read
Sri Balaji: Best South Indian Food in Tokyo?
Sri Balaji (シリ バラジ) might just serve the best South Indian food in Tokyo . This happy pink colored restaurant in Nakameguro delivers on...
Apr 17, 20162 min read
Oreryu Shio Ramen: Many Choices Under 1 Roof
Tokyo ramen chain Oreryu Shio Ramen is the perfect introduction to ramen for visitors to Tokyo.
Mar 26, 20161 min read
Soranoiro - Tokyo Vegan Ramen
Tokyo ramen group Soranoiro specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free ramen.
Mar 5, 20162 min read
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