Ajisai - No. 1 Hakodate Ramen
Hakodate ramen shop Ajisai is undoubtedly the city's most famous. Their clear shio ramen is as complex as it is flavorsome.
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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.
Top Yurakucho Ramen – Yuzu Shio Ramen at Hyottoko
Among Yurakucho ramen restaurants, Menya Hyottoko is the best, hands-down.
Fried Chicken Ramen – Takeout from Oreyu
Fried chicken ramen sounds crazy – and it is. At Oreryu, the “Otoko Mori” (manly ramen) includes cripsy fried chicken and big slices of tender pork chashu. Fried Chicken Ramen Oreryu is all about shio (salt ramen). Select a light or heavy broth. I’d recommend the heavier broth with the fried chicken. Massive Karaage Chicken! While the broth is creamy from the chicken bones, it isn’t messy and still has a gentleness to it. When you order takeout, they properly separate the cr
Ramen in Sugamo: Menya Imamura
For ramen in Sugamo, Menya Imamura (麺や いま村) makes a savory impression. Their specialty is a creamy chicken ramen blended with niboshi. Shoyu or Shio Simple – choose either a shoyu or shio base. The shoyu (soy sauce) provides a bolder base and shio (salt), a brighter one. They have an English menu too! The broth is great – a creamy richness from the chicken bones (tori paitan) and a bitterness from the niboshi (dried sardines). Minced white raw onions and green negi break up b
An Elegant Ramen Shack Near Shinjuku – Nara Seimen
Nara Seimen (楢製麺) is a new ramen kid on the block. But they’ve quickly made an elegant splash. You’d expect nothing less from the creators of Udon Shin. Dining Elegance Nara Seimen has an unassuming exterior. But when you enter, you’ll feel a rush of classiness. I used the word “shack” because of the low ceiling, the sparse number of seats, and the overall snug environment. But their shack is an elegant one, complete with elegant menus. Biggest Ramen Takenoko I’ve seen Choose
Yoga Area Ramen Shop Sairaiken – Since 1959
When it comes to the Yoga area for ramen, I absolutely love ramen restaurant Sairaiken (再来軒). Now celebrating 60 years of business, it’s run by two lovely ladies and has all the mystical charm of a Showa era establishment. Yoga Ramen + Memory Lane Sairaiken is just a stone’s throw away from Yoga station on the Den-en-toshi Line. Yoga is quaint residential neighborhood tucked away in Setagaya City and it’s close to where I grew up. Sairaiken certainly feels like that neighborh
Goryokaku in Ogikubo: Hakodate Shio Ramen
Goryokaku (函館塩ラーメン 五稜郭) in Ogikubo has masterfully produced a shio ramen inspired by Hakodate City and the sea. It’s a refreshing, healthy bowl that’s hard to forget. Goryokaku takes its names from a big fort in Hakodate City, Hokkaido. As the ramen shop owner is from Hakodate, it’s only appropriate that he’d choose a landmark and ramen style from his hometown. A Sea Lover’s Shio Ramen This bowl’s top-notch ingredients subtly carry it. These ingredients include makombu from D
Silky Chukasoba at Murata in Naka-Meguro
Murata (中華そば むら田) puts a delicious and modern spin on classic chukasoba. Their ramen is simple yet appetizing and they’re one of my favorites in Naka-Meguro. Silky Chukasoba Murata’s chukasoba has an inspired classic look. Flavor-wise, you get a bit of everything in the broth. There’s sweetness and saltiness from the darker, stronger soy sauce and a silkiness from a heavy emphasis on chicken oil. Chukasoba with Egg: ¥870 Murata has changed their chashu pork toppings from time
Old-School Ramen in Setagaya with a Twist: Fukumori
For ramen in Setagaya, Chukasoba Fukumori (中華そば ふくもり) is a good call. Part of the “Setagaya” Ramen group, Fukumori is fundamentally old-school, but with some modern twists. Fukumori’s Chukasoba Their signature chukasoba is old-school in appearance. With a light soy sauce base, it tastes old-school too. But it packs a much stronger fish punch, coming from sardines and horse mackerel niboshi (dried). Chukasoba: ¥750 The niboshi adds a fishy bitterness to the watery, otherwise c
Katsumoto: Classic Ramen, Tsukemen – Both Shops
Katsumoto (勝本) has legendary status in the Tokyo ramen world. They have 2 shops in Jimbocho / Kanda – one for tsukemen (dipping noodles), the other for ramen. Katsumoto – Ramen Shop Chukasoba Katsumoto (中華そば 勝本) specializes in chukasoba, or old-school, Tokyo style ramen. The ramen is classic without being boring. It’s a simple yet delicious harmony of chicken and niboshi (dried fish) in a light soy sauce seasoning. Little bits of negi also sweeten the tangy broth. Black peppe
Arigator Ramen: Top Warsaw Ramen Shop
Among Warsaw ramen shops, Arigator Ramen Shop chomps like a ferocious reptile. With exciting, modern ramen and a fun alligator theme, they’re an essential visit in Warsaw. Sleek Interior Seasoning, Broth Base Sourcing is critical when creating ramen outside of Japan. Arigator takes no shortcuts. Their chicken bone broth includes vegetables like onions, ginger, garlic, apples, and even the coveted konbu (kelp). Behind the Scenes Their pork bone broth includes the same vegetabl
re:Dine GINZA: Premium Wagyu Ramen
re:Dine GINZA serves a luxuriously tasty and affordable wagyu ramen. The soft and succulent wagyu beef may be the star – but the entire ramen bowl is impressive! The Broth: Full-Bodied and Delicate The ramen broth uses a light shio seasoning alongside chicken, clams, kelp, niboshi, and duck oil. You’re also provided with a side of porcini mushroom oil. This pleasantly complements the refined, flavorful broth. Master at work Melt in your Mouth Toppings But perhaps appropriate
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
Best Shimokitazawa Ramen: Men to Mirai
Men to Mirai is at the top of the Shimokitazawa ramen world. Their original fish broth is only surpassed by their excellent, distinctly chewy noodles. Delicate Ayu Fish, Chicken Broth Jun Teuchi Men to Mirai only has 1 ramen choice. But it’s all you’ll need. Its salt seasoning is mineral-heavy and uniquely includes Kuranomoto sake and ayu fish oil. The ayu makes for a sweeter broth and lends a fishy zing. But it’s not overly fishy and the chicken that’s also in the broth adds
Shiokan - Real Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ebisu
Shiokan is a favorite for ramen in Ebisu - authentic Hokkaido style ramen too.
gotsubo in Shinjuku: Ramen with Iberian Pork
Ramen with Iberian pork in a light oyster and chicken broth sound good? Menya Shono no gotsubo in Shinjuku has your name on it. Choose Shio or Shoyu Between the shio and shoyu ramen, both are top-notch. But I’m a bigger fan of the shio. You can taste more of the oyster sauce and the gentle brininess it brings. Shio with Egg: ¥890 In addition to the oyster sauce, the broth uses various veggies, niboshi fish, chicken and a special daizu (soy) oil. The broth looks light – and it
New Tokyo Ramen Tour: Make Ramen Like a Pro
On this brand new tour, you’ll get to make ramen alongside one of Tokyo’s best ramen chefs. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a ramen shop kitchen! Inside one of Tokyo’s Top Ramen Shops This experience takes place in one of Tokyo’s top ramen shops. You’ll get to meet and work with the owner, a well-known figure in the ramen world. Make Ramen like a Pro The ramen making includes everything from ladling the broth to carefully adding toppings at t
Historic Ramen in Shibuya: Kiraku
When asked about ramen in Shibuya, locals will immediately answer “Kiraku“. Kiraku has been confidently serving its nostalgic, big bowls of ramen for 60+ years. They have English menus too. Make sure to visit after 2 pm – otherwise you’ll end up waiting like below. Kiraku - Since 1959 Kiraku (中華麺店 喜楽) is one of Tokyo's oldest standing ramen shops. Each bowl of ramen strongly showcases Kiraku's Taiwanese roots. Mountainous Moyashi Ramen At Kiraku, choose ramen with a shoyu or
Best Chicken Ramen in Nakameguro: Menya Sou
Fact: Menya Sou has the best chicken ramen in Nakameguro. They’ve got incredible variety too – choose shoyu or shio seasoning and light, rich or spicy broth. What to Choose? I think the best choice is rich broth and this by default comes with shio. But the shio’s saltiness fittingly reminds the tori paitan’s richness that it’s not the only thing there. All Toppings Rich (Shio) Ramen: ¥980 Light + shio or shoyu are still tasty options, especially if you’re worried about a heav
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