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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.

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.

Sumire vs Junren Miso Ramen - Which is Better?

Sumire and Junren. These two ramen powerhouses serve some of the finest bowls of miso ramen in Sapporo! We'll cover their history and the biggest similarities and differences. Some Miso Ramen Background Miso ramen was born in Sapporo City, Hokkaido (Japan) in 1953. We have a little ramen shop by the name of Aji no Sanpei to thank for this. Furthermore, Aji no Sanpei is still around! Their classic miso ramen is tasty, but on the milder side. Nowadays, miso ramen is a much heav

Yamagata Ramen – 5 Tasty Styles

Yamagata Ramen! In Japan, the Yamagata region has more ramen shops per capita than ANYWHERE else.

Tokyo Miso Ramen - 10 Must Visit Shops

Tokyo Miso Ramen – consider this is your ULTIMATE list, the best 10 shops in all of Tokyo!

What is RAMEN? Everything You Need to Know

What is ramen? When and how did it come to be? Learn all about this beloved Japanese dish in all its glory!

Top Naka-Meguro Miso Ramen – Yadoya

In Naka-Meguro, miso ramen shop Yadoya (八堂八) is confident for a reason. Their cauldron hot, gentle tasting miso ramen is one of the best in Tokyo. Piping Hot Miso Ramen Just like up in Hokkaido, Yadoya’s serves miso ramen scalding hot. Your phone’s camera lens will fog up, guaranteed. Yadoya makes their miso in-house. For this secret recipe miso, the ingredients are all sourced from Hokkaido – from the salt to the soy beans. They stir-fry the miso in a giant wok with minced p

Aomori Ramen – TOP 5 [Aomori City]

Here are 5 amazing places for AOMORI RAMEN. These are all in Aomori City – from miso curry milk ramen to the local favorite, (fish) niboshi ramen! Aomori City is Aomori prefecture’s largest and most important city. It’s at the Northern tip of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island. While this distant area is most famous for high-quality apples and the colorful Nebuta festival, they take their ramen very seriously too! 1. Top Ranked Aomori Ramen – Hirakoya Hirakoya (中華そばひらこ屋) is prob

Top Ramen in Ichikawa City – Sai [Hand-made Noodles]

Sai (菜) has been the top spot for ramen in Ichikawa City (Chiba) since 2001.

Smooth Miso Ramen in Akasaka: Ittenbari

For miso ramen in Akasaka, Akasaka Ittenbari (赤坂一点張) is the top choice. With massive portions, choose a base of miso or a blend of both miso and soy sauce for the ramen. Akasaka Mori (All Toppings): ¥1,000 Akasaka Miso Ramen Options You don’t have to order from a vending machine at Ittenbari. They have a handy menu with photos and English. You have a choice of miso, spicy miso, awase (miso and soy sauce), or shio. I feel like the miso ramen is the way to go. The cordial blen

Lava Red Ramen at Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto

Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto serves lava red, super spicy ramen. Order their ironically named, fiery “Arctic”, but be warned!

Hanamichi - Quality Miso Ramen in Nogata

Hanamichi is highly praised for its miso ramen. In fact, they're of the highest ranked miso ramen shops in Tokyo.

10 Best Shibuya Ramen Shops: Classic to Modern

These are the very best Shibuya ramen shops – the cream of the ramen crop! Shibuya is a ramen paradise.

Mitsufuji: Michelin Guide Ramen in Jiyugaoka

For ramen in Jiyugaoka, Chukasoba Mitsufuji is a gem. Featured in Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Guide, their ramen spectacularly features ingredients from all corners of Japan. Delicate Shoyu Ramen Their trademark shoyu ramen is elegant-looking, with a delicate flavor to match. Shoyu Ramen with Egg: ¥1,000 The Yamaroku (Kagawa area) shoyu modestly imparts a sweetness to the broth. But there’s just enough fattiness from the Daisen chicken to make that broth stick to your lips. Eggs

Spicy Ramen Perfection at Kikanbo in Tokyo

Spicy ramen doesn’t get better than Kikanbo. Their hot miso ramen is the definition of “umakara”.

Hearty Miso Ramen in Ginza: Do Miso

For hearty miso ramen in Ginza, Do Miso (ど・みそ京橋本店) is the place to be.

Shiokan - Real Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ebisu

Shiokan is a favorite for ramen in Ebisu - authentic Hokkaido style ramen too.

Roppongi Ramen – Super Shoyu Ramen at Tenho

Tenho has been a huge part of the Roppongi ramen scene since 1985. They serve a shoyu ramen that will sober anyone up – that is, if you know how to order it. Look for the barrel outside Super Shoyu Ramen Tell the staff “Ichi san go” (135) and you’ll get their special shoyu ramen with: 1. Super firm noodles 3. Super strong flavor 5. Super saltiness Shoyu Ramen: ¥750 It sounds dangerous but it’s not! This salty and fatty ramen might be the most appropriate for late night Roppon

Fuji - Ramen in Asakusa with Homemade Noodles

Fuji Ramen is a favorite for ramen in Asakusa. They're known for silky homemade noodles and heavier soups.

Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ginza - Funamizaka

Ramen eatery Funamizaka (船見坂) makes great ramen in Ginza – ramen that will make you feel like you’re in Hokkaido. The bowls are massive and start at just ¥700! Sapporo Miso Ramen More specifically, Funamizaka makes terrific Sapporo style miso ramen. Just like in Sapporo, they serve it piping hot! This is to help one combat the harsh temperatures in Sapporo during Winter. The miso commands the overall taste of the bowl but I like that it overall isn’t too sweet. Even if you or

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 days, they diligently dished out thousands of deliciously complex ramen bowls. There was so shortage of variety – from the top voted uni ramen, to premium kelp ramen. In total, I dived into 12 bowls this year. Check them ALL out below and even find out where the shops are located throughout Japan. First Group: Oct 25 – 30 Snow Crab Miso Ramen T

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