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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.


Niboshi Ramen Master: Ramen Emoto in Naka-Meguro
Ramen Emoto (らーめん 恵本将裕) is the perfect introduction to Niboshi Ramen (dried fish ramen). Tucked away in the backstreets of Naka-Meguro since Sept 2014, they take their craft very seriously. Epic Wall Art Emoto-san, the man behind it all, is actually from Kyushu – best known for rich tonktosu ramen. But it was in niboshi ramen that he decided to make his mark. Niboshi Ramen – Shoyu Niboshi is dried sardines. At Emoto they use 3 types of sardines and 1 type of horse mackerel.
Nov 27, 20182 min read


Pumpkin Ramen, Red Ginger Ramen in Meguro
Ramen shop Only One Noodle Ichifuji in Meguro is now serving a seasonal pumpkin ramen that’s insanely good. But if pumpkin isn’t your...
Nov 19, 20181 min read


Tokyo Ramen Show 2018: Uni Ramen to Premium Kelp Ramen, 12 Bowls
This year’s Tokyo Ramen Show at Komazawa Park was spectacular, featuring 36 hand-picked ramen shops from all over Japan. Over eleven...
Nov 13, 20184 min read


3 Tremendous Tokushima Ramen Shops
The mysterious island of Shikoku is best known for udon. But Tokushima Ramen is Shikoku’s answer to ramen. It’s famed for its simple tonkotsu / soy sauce blend, and raw egg and sliced pork toppings. Here are 3 Tremendous Tokushima Ramen shops in Tokushima City. Todai (ラーメン東大 大道本店) Ramen shop Todai is open until 4 AM! Many Tokushima locals like to dive head first into a bowl after drinking. The salty, fatty broth is distinctively Tokushima brown. This is from the blending of
Nov 2, 20182 min read


Indian Ramen in Ikebukuro – Ramen Spice Shaka
Indian Ramen?? Ramen Spice Shaka in Ikebukuro has boldly and beautifully created ramen that incorporates a great number of Indian spices....
Oct 27, 20182 min read


Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour: The Ultimate Ramen Experience in Japan
Tokyo’s only Ramen Tasting Tour includes 6 mini bowls at three delicious ramen shops.
Oct 22, 20182 min read


Maze Soba Mitubosi - Creative Ramen in Ebisu
From Thai Tantanmen to pizza dumplings, Maze Soba Mitubosi (まぜそば 三ッ星) in Ebisu has it all.
Oct 15, 20182 min read


Rakkan Gold - The First Ramen Shop
Rakkan Nishi Azabu Gold might serve one the best bowls shoyu (soy sauce) ramen in Tokyo.
Oct 4, 20182 min read


Mapo Tofu Ramen Tokyo: The Fiery Bowl You Can’t Miss
Mapo Tofu Ramen Tokyo heats up Nakameguro with spicy mapo tofu over noodles at Sanpoutei’s ramen lab.
Oct 1, 20182 min read


Cold Hiroshima Ramen (Tsukemen) in Akihabara
Perfect for any hot summer, grab a bowl of cold noodles at Ramen Hiro in Akihabara. They serve a Hiroshima ramen (tsukemen) in a cool, spicy broth. Hiroshima Ramen (Tsukemen) Hiroshima has their own homegrown ramen (tonkotsu shoyu) and Ramen Hiro serves it. But Ramen Hiro also serves Hiroshima-style tsukemen . What makes Hiroshima tsukemen unique is its cold, sweet and spicy broth. Hiroshima Tsukemen, All toppings: ¥1,080 (¥860 without toppings) To prepare this broth, Ramen
Aug 11, 20181 min read


Nakajima in Shibuya: Incredible Cold Ramen, Hot Ramen
Nakajima (麺飯食堂なかじま) in Shibuya is loved by locals for its tasty cold ramen AND hot ramen.
Aug 7, 20182 min read


Tsukumo: Crazy Cheese Ramen in Ebisu
Tsukumo Ramen in Ebisu is known for their unique cheese ramen. They're also open until 5 AM!
Aug 3, 20182 min read


Touka - Refreshing Sea Bream Ramen
Near Shinjuku is Taishio Soba Touka, a ramen shop that’s mastered sea bream ramen.
Jul 22, 20182 min read


Best Indian Food in Kuala Lumpur for under $2
Visit Ravi’s Banana Leaf for exquisite Indian food in Kuala Lumpur. Perfect for Instagram and your wallet, epic food portions of Indian...
Jul 16, 20181 min read


Satisfying Dumpling Ramen at Koushu Ichiba
If you’re traveling with a family or are just plain hungry, consider dumpling ramen at Koushu Ichiba.
Jul 8, 20181 min read


Ebisoba Ichigen - Savory Shrimp Ramen in Shinjuku
Ebisoba Ichigen does shrimp ramen like no other, and in Shinjuku. There's plenty of customization too!
Jun 24, 20182 min read


Ice Cold Ramen in Ginza – Pour Cafe
Cool yourself down with a bowl of ice cold ramen! At Pour Cafe in Ginza, the soup is literally part ice cube.
Jun 13, 20181 min read


Roasted Miso Ramen in Sapporo at Minoya
For miso ramen in Sapporo, Minoya is an excellent choice. Not only is their miso ramen roasted, but you can choose whether to add ginger...
May 31, 20181 min read


Ramen Nagi Butao in Shibuya - Tonkotsu King
Ramen Nagi Butao has tremendously tasty tonkotsu (pork) ramen. Besides their original tonkotsu ramen, they’ve got some crazy spin-offs too.
May 21, 20182 min read


Vegetable-Heavy, Camping Themed Curry in Tokyo
For a healthy, vegetable-heavy curry in Tokyo, try curry shop Camp. Their fantastic curry is served at 7 shops in Tokyo (24 in Japan)...
Apr 29, 20181 min read
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