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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.
Duck Ramen in Ginza at Keisuke
Duck ramen is a rarity in Tokyo, but Ginza’s Keisuke serves it in luxurious style - duck soup and toppings.
Aug 141 min read
Ramen in Omiya, Saitama: 5 Shops You Need to Try
Taste Omiya, Saitama's best ramen, from rich tsukemen to classic shoyu ramen that's been served since 1946.
Aug 93 min read
Best Tantanmen in Kyoto? Seikoudoku Might Take the Crown
Looking for the best tantanmen in Kyoto? Seikoudoku in Uji serves up flavor-layered, soupless ramen.
Aug 72 min read
Yokohama Station Ramen Gem: Ishin Shoten
Ramen near Yokohama station? Ishin Shoten serves up a top-tier shoyu ramen with hand-pressed noodles.
Aug 11 min read
Tokyo-Style Ramen in New York? Ramen Ishida Delivers
Looking for Tokyo-style ramen in New York? Ramen Ishida delivers real Tokyo flavor in Manhattan.
Jul 282 min read
Best Ramen in Fukushima Osaka: 5 Must-Try Shops
Fukushima in Osaka is a ramen hot spot. Here are our top 5 picks, from rich tonkotsu to light duck ramen.
Jul 212 min read
Ramen in Warsaw: Yatta Ramen Delivers the Real Deal
Looking for real ramen in Warsaw? Yatta Ramen nails it - spicy, delicate, and everything in between.
Jul 192 min read
Rishiri – Spicy Ramen Deep in Shinjuku
Craving spicy ramen in Shinjuku? Rishiri in Kabukicho serves big bowls of fiery Orochon Ramen until 5 AM.
Jul 81 min read
Jazzy Beats Ramen Tokyo – Chicken and Niboshi Harmony
Jazzy Beats Ramen Tokyo serves bold chicken and fish ramen in Nakameguro. From the Break Beats crew!
Jul 62 min read
Gunma Tonkotsu Ramen at Daruma Taishi – Rich, Local Flavor
Craving tonkotsu ramen in Gunma? Dive into pork-heavy bowls at Daruma Taishi, a favorite in Takasaki.
Jun 232 min read
Koike no Iekei in Tokyo – A More Refined Take on Iekei Ramen
Koike no Ieke in Tokyo serves creamy, refined Iekei ramen made with pork and chicken broth.
Jun 112 min read
Nanabe: One of Sapporo's Best Ramen Shops (That Hardly Anyone Talks About)
Nanabe might be my favorite ramen shop in Sapporo. They serve silky paitan, spicy miso ramen, and more.
Jun 62 min read
Sakurajosui Funakoshi – Meaty Shio Ramen in Tokyo
Sakurajosui Funakoshi serves award-winning, meaty shio ramen with hand-pressed noodles in West Tokyo.
Jun 12 min read
Ramen Kenta Tokyo – Tonkotsu Ramen with Funk and Finesse
Ramen Kenta Tokyo serves grungy, Nagahama-style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen with depth.
May 271 min read
Toritani: A Kyoto Chicken Ramen Shop That Surprised Me
Looking for top-tier Kyoto chicken ramen? Toritani serves up refined bowls of rich or light chicken broth.
May 192 min read
Waka Ramen in Kita Shinagawa – Chicken-Forward Bowls with a Twist
Waka Ramen in Kita Shinagawa serves chicken-forward ramen and tsukemen done right. Delicious.
May 142 min read
Ivan Ramen New York – Tokyo Roots with a New York Edge
Ivan Ramen New York serves Tokyo-style ramen on the Lower East Side, with bowls like shio and spicy miso.
May 33 min read
Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo – A Ramen-Udon Mashup That Works
Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo serves up a fun abura soba–meets–udon bowl in Toritsu Daigaku.
Apr 192 min read
Inose Ramen in Shinjuku – Four Unique Soups and Whole Wheat Noodles
Inose ramen in Shinjuku serves tsukemen with delicate whole wheat noodles and four distinct dipping soups.
Apr 133 min read
Dad’s Ramen in Jiyugaoka – Inspired by a Dream with His Dad
Dad’s Ramen in Jiyugaoka is built on a dream the owner had with his father—serving tasty ramen.
Apr 102 min read
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