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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.
Seitoku: Heavy and Meaty Ramen, Tsukemen
Seitoku (勢得) serves one of the most acclaimed (and heavy) bowls of tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Tokyo.
Oct 24, 20191 min read
La Show Han - Legit Tantanmen in Jimbocho
For tantanmen in Jimbocho, La Show Han takes top prize. Their tantanmen is exceptional.
Oct 22, 20191 min read
Machikado: Milky Sea Bream Ramen
Ramen shop Machikado in Ebisu, Tokyo serves delicious, milky sea bream ramen with a modern twist.
Oct 20, 20192 min read
Gyoza Ramen, All Things Gyoza in Utsunomiya
Eating gyoza in Utsunomiya, Tochigi is a must. It's become the gyoza (fried dumpling) capital of Japan.
Oct 19, 20191 min read
Chukasoba Fukuro: Horse Mackerel Ramen
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...
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Ikebukuro Ramen BEST 10: Buttery Miso to Green Ramen
Ikebukuro ramen guide featuring our top picks! From rich miso to clean shio and modern chicken ramen, these are the best bowls in Ikebukuro.
Oct 5, 20194 min read
Fuunji Ramen and Tsukemen - Worth the Hype?
Shinjuku ramen shop Fuunji is famous for its rich tsukemen. But is Fuunji worth the hype and wait?
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Oni Soba Fujiya Premium - Tokyo Lobster Ramen
For Tokyo lobster ramen, Oni Soba Fujiya Premium in Shibuya has got you covered!
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Ramen in Meguro: Chukasoba Takemura
Chukasoba Takemura (中華そば 竹むら) is relativly new to the highly competitive ramen in Meguro scene.
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Ramen in Kudanshita: Noodle Meister Genk
Despite the odd name, Noodle Meister Genk is a fine place for ramen in Kudanshita, Tokyo.
Sep 21, 20191 min read
Top Yotsuya Ramen Shop: Kouya
Kouya is king when it comes to Yotsuya ramen shops. They’ve been around since 1983 and are famous for ramen with massive dumplings....
Sep 17, 20191 min read
Arigator Ramen: Top Warsaw Ramen Shop
Among Warsaw ramen shops, Arigator Ramen Shop chomps like a ferocious reptile. An essential visit.
Sep 12, 20192 min read
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...
Sep 6, 20192 min read
3 Incredible Shops for Classic Kyoto Ramen
These 3 Kyoto ramen shops have much history! Since as early as 1938, they’ve been serving Kyoto customers.
Sep 2, 20192 min read
Ramen Ren - Rich and Thick Miso Ramen in Kamata
Ramen Ren is the best option for ramen in Kamata, and one of the best for miso ramen in Tokyo.
Aug 25, 20192 min read
Outstanding Chicken Ramen in Sangenjaya: Garyu
For ramen in Sangenjaya, Menya Garyu (麺屋 臥龍) is first-rate. Their additive-free chicken ramen is as clean tasting as it is scrumptious....
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Chuka Soba Ranchu: Kingly Niboshi Ramen
In the car-friendly suburb of Honancho, ramen shop Chuka Soba Ranchu reigns supreme. Their five-star niboshi ramen has a big nod from...
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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.
Aug 15, 20194 min read
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...
Aug 12, 20191 min read
Spicy Ramen Perfection at Kikanbo in Tokyo
Spicy ramen doesn’t get better than Kikanbo. Their hot miso ramen is the definition of “umakara”.
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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