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...

Nakiryu and their spicy ramen (tantanmen) achieved Michelin star fame in 2017. Here’s what to know if you plan to visit!

If Italian ramen exists, it must look like this. Due Italian serves an elegant ramen that uniquely features prosciutto ham and gorgonzola cheese. Italian Ramen, Really? The ramen in question has an orthodox broth. It’s chicken and fish based and employs a light shio (salt) seasoning. Of course the unorthodox elements are Italian cuisine inspired! In the middle of the shio (salt seasoned) broth is a dollop of glistening cheese. It’s part gorgonzola, part cream cheese. This r

After a night out in raucous Roppongi, ramen is the perfect nightcap. From creamy tonkotsu to burnt miso ramen, here are 6 Roppongi ramen...

Jiyugaoka ramen – slim pickings, for the most part. The posh Jiyugaoka neighborhood is more about fashion and pancakes. But Toraibu (渡来武)...

Goryokaku in Ogikubo has masterfully produced a shio ramen inspired by Hakodate City and the sea.

Murata in Nakameguro serves silky, modern chukasoba and shio ramen - simple but tasty bowls.

Here are 5 Kinshicho ramen shops you need to visit – from rich oyster ramen to vegetable heavy tanmen.

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. Niboshi Truffle Soba, All Toppings Bu

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...

Ebimaru in Jimbocho serves French cuisine-inspired lobster bisque ramen. It's delicious and affordable!

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

I recently unboxed ZenPop’s Northern Japan instant ramen pack, which had a focus on richer and creamier flavors. From soupless yakisoba...

Yamara is arguably the greatest option for Ningyocho ramen. Their shoyu ramen is as thick as gravy.

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. Chukasoba with Egg 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

Seitoku (勢得) serves one of the most acclaimed (and heavy) bowls of tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Tokyo.

For tantanmen in Jimbocho, La Show Han takes top prize. Their tantanmen is exceptional.

Ramen shop Machikado in Ebisu, Tokyo serves delicious, milky sea bream ramen with a modern twist.

Eating gyoza in Utsunomiya, Tochigi is a must. It's become the gyoza (fried dumpling) capital of Japan.

Chukasoba Fukuro (中華そば 梟) serves only one bowl. But they make it count. Their high-level horse mackerel and chicken ramen is a work of...