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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.
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,...
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, 20181 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
Mountain, Sea, Sky and River Themed Ramen near Shinagawa
Tokyo ramen shop Soba Dining Quattro has remarkable ramen. Featuring an assari (lighter) broth, their ramen is as contemporary as it is...
Apr 27, 20182 min read
Horiuchi - Natto Ramen in Shinjuku
Ramen Horiuchi in Shinjuku is not your typical ramen shop. Their trademark is a foamy natto ramen.
Apr 7, 20181 min read
Miharu – Tokyo Abura Soba loved by locals
Ramen shop Miharu every day painstakingly prepares a Tokyo abura soba loved by locals. Reasonably priced at ¥830, Miharu’s abura soba...
Mar 25, 20182 min read
Tanmen: Healthier, Vegetable Ramen at Tonari
Tokyo Tanmen Tonari (東京タンメン トナリ) specializes in delicious and affordable tanmen. Tanmen is essentially a vegetable ramen. Tonari believes...
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Shinbu Sakiya – Broiled Miso Ramen in Shibuya
Shinbu Sakiya is the go-to for miso ramen in Shibuya. They also carry vegan ramen and gluten-free ramen.
Mar 15, 20181 min read
Kobe Chinatown: Must Eats
The port city of Kobe is lesser known than the nearby Osaka or Kyoto. But Kobe has plenty to offer – it happens to be home to one of...
Mar 11, 20182 min read
Superb Miso Ramen, Tsukemen (Sapporo Style) in Ebisu
Ramen shop Sapporo Kamui in Ebisu, Tokyo offers superb miso ramen and miso tsukemen. They’re both prepared in the heavy-hitting Sapporo...
Mar 4, 20182 min read
Lamb Ramen that’s Life-Changing: Mensho Tokyo
Mensho Tokyo isn’t afraid to experiment. They’ve created a masterpiece – life-changing lamb ramen!
Feb 27, 20182 min read
Tsunagi - Filling Miso Ramen in Ebisu
Ramen shop Tsunagi in Tokyo's Ebisu neighborhood was awarded the title of Most Innovative Ramen in Japan by Yahoo. They’re a sound...
Feb 23, 20182 min read
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