Ramen Blog

For the tastiest ramen in Kawagoe, it has to be Yoshikawa (寿製麺 よしかわ 川越店). Their chicken ramen is out of this world. King of Kawagoe Ramen Yoshikawa has a few shops in Saitama (prefecture above Tokyo) and one in Tokyo. But their Kawagoe, Saitama branch might be the most famous. Top Bowls The fittingly named “Kawagoe Ramen” is only available in Kawagoe. They use a local soy sauce to hold up a beautifully flavored chicken and duck soup. The chicken makes it sticky rich and the d

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

For ramen around Ochiai station, Chukasoba Chigonoki (中華そば 児ノ木) triumphs. This hidden gem is one of my favorite ramen shops in Tokyo!

For Kami-Kitazawa area ramen, Koike rules. Their complex, gentle niboshi ramen is even recommended by Michelin.

For ramen in Tsukuba, Ichikawa (煮干中華ソバイチカワ) is ranked no. 1. They’re also ranked no. 5 in all of Japan! Their fine-tuned, pure niboshi ramen draws ramen fans from all over the country. Ramen in Tsukuba – Top Ranked First of all, let’s point out that Tsukuba is one competitive ramen city. About 60 km north of Tokyo (in Ibaraki), Tsukuba has some of the finest ramen restaurants in Japan. At the very top of the Tsukuba ramen list is Nisboshi Chuukasoba Ichikawa (煮干中華ソバイチカワ), acc

For tsukemen in Ikebukuro, Mamiana is most famous. Their chewy noodles are 100% Hokkaido wheat flour.

For Shin-Koiwa ramen, these 3 ramen restaurants are a deliciously safe bet. From dinosaur-sized pork ramen to beautiful duck ramen, they don't disappoint. 1. Beautiful Duck Tsukemen at yoshiki A relatively new shop, yoshiki (鴨出汁中華蕎麦 麺屋yoshiki) is all about DUCK. They’re managed by someone that used to work at nearby ramen shop powerhouse Menya Itto. yoshiki’s duck tsukemen (dipping ramen) is their top seller. The rich soup is all about Iwate duck - whole ducks and various duc

Among Sengawa ramen shops, Chukasoba Shibata (中華そば しば田) takes the cake. Since its grand opening in 2013, Shibata has been held in the highest regard by Tokyo ramenheads. Refined Classics Think of their ramen as refined classics. Choose from chukasoba or niboshi ramen. Their niboshi (dried sardine) ramen is on the fishier side, especially if you haven’t tried niboshi before. I recommend the chukasoba – the basic starts at ¥850. Pictured is the chukasoba with all toppings. You

Chukasoba Nishikawa (中華そば 西川) has devised the most intensely flavored niboshi ramen I’ve ever had. This is pure niboshi, only for hardcore niboshi fans. Nishikawa – Niboshi or Nothing Their “chukasoba” seasoning is chemical-free. It’s shoyu from Shodoshima, white shoyu from Ibaraki, and sea salt. But all this seasoning gets lost in a sea of niboshi. Chukasoba: ¥830 But this is intentional. The niboshi fish flavors take over the bowl and your taste buds. The niboshi are urume,

After a night out in raucous Roppongi, ramen is the perfect nightcap. From creamy tonkotsu to burnt miso ramen, here are 6 Roppongi ramen shops open late! 1. Aka no Ren (博多麺房 赤のれん) Aka no Ren is a Roppongi ramen institution. They’re one of the first in Tokyo to serve authentic Hakata style ramen. Their tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen broth is thick, milky, and delicious. But a fair amount of soy sauce seasoning also gives the broth a brown color and somewhat tangy aftertaste. Grab

The fish ramen at Tanaka (志奈そば 田なか) primarily features fish and kelp – no chicken or pork bones here. The ramen is savory, modern, and takes inspiration from the owner’s love of the ocean and surfing. Modern and Slick Fish Ramen Their most popular “Niboshi Truffle Soba” is just as tasty as it is visually beautiful. The niboshi (sardines and mackerel) are from Kujukuri and they usher in a wave of fish flavors with every sip of broth. But the truffle oil playfully and delicious