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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.
Bright Blue Ramen at Kipposhi
Ramen shop Kipposhi serves a bright blue ramen. The ramen broth is literally the color of the ocean.
Feb 19, 20182 min read
Eat Thai: Massive and Convenient Thai Food Court in Bangkok
Eat Thai is a massive food court in Bangkok’s Central Embassy building. Meant to embody the spirit of Thailand, Eat Thai has stalls upon...
Feb 18, 20181 min read
My Take on Ichiran Ramen
Ichiran Ramen is world-famous. But does the big ramen chain live up to the hype? Here's my take.
Feb 12, 20183 min read
Tasty Chicken Ramen – Menya Fujishiro in Meguro
Menya Fujishiro keeps it simple - just one specialty: rich chicken ramen, done to perfection. This cozy 11 seater ramen shop is close to Meguro station.
Jan 26, 20181 min read
Creamy Mushroom Ramen near Tokyo Station – from Soranoiro
Soranoiro Tonkotsu and Kinoko has some truly unique ramen, including a signature mushroom ramen. Near Tokyo Station, this ramen shop is...
Jan 14, 20182 min read
Curry Delivered to your seat by a Model Train! Niagara Curry
At Niagara Curry, you’ll feel like you’re in a train museum. You’re surrounded by Japanese train memorabilia. Your curry rice even...
Dec 30, 20172 min read
Best Miso Ramen in Japan? Menya Taiga in Kanazawa
Could this be the best Miso Ramen in Japan? Some would argue yes. I’m likely one of them. Menya Taiga in Kanazawa serves a delicious bowl...
Dec 24, 20172 min read
Best Curry Ramen in Tokyo: Shuichi
Curry ramen – it’s the best of both worlds! Ramen restaurant Shuichi specializes in this beautiful fusion mashup.
Dec 11, 20172 min read
3 Heavenly Hiroshima Ramen Shops
For food, the city of Hiroshima is best known for its noodle-filled savory pancakes, or Okonomiyaki. But if you dig a little bit, your...
Dec 4, 20173 min read
Abura Soba – Soupless Ramen with Less Calories
No soup?? Abura soba might not have the soup, but this ramen still delivers on deliciousness.
Nov 20, 20172 min read
Crazy Tsukemen in Nakameguro, Tokyo
For tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Nakameguro, Mitsuyado Seimen serves some CRAZY bowls.
Nov 14, 20172 min read
Burmese Ramen? Try 999 Shan Noodle House in Yangon
Love a hearty bowl of noodles and plan on traveling to Yangon, Myanmar? If so, you should definitely pay a visit to “999 Shan Noodle...
Oct 27, 20172 min read
Whole Fish in your Ramen? Ayu Ramen in Tokyo
Whole Fish Ramen? Don’t be surprised when you find a whole fish in your ramen bowl at “Ayu Ramen”. Located in Futako Tamagawa, Tokyo, Ayu...
Jun 21, 20171 min read
Lucky Pierrot - Wacky Hakodate Burger Chain
If you find yourself in Hakodate (Hokkaido, Japan), you’d best stop by burger chain Lucky Pierrot. They serve up some wacky,...
Mar 25, 20172 min read
Experience Menya Musashi – Tokyo’s Samurai-Themed Ramen Chain
Menya Musashi in Tokyo is a samurai-themed ramen chain known for its inventive limited-time dishes—like chocolate tsukemen! Yes, you read...
Mar 24, 20172 min read
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Columbus, Ohio has something for everyone, catering to its diverse inhabitants – whether football crazy Ohio State students or technology...
Jan 29, 20172 min read
No. 1 Mexican Seoul Restaurant on Trip Advisor – Best Tacos Ever
Most people don’t visit Seoul, South Korea to eat tacos. But Gusto Taco is the No. 1 Mexican Seoul Restaurant on Trip Advisor for a...
Oct 8, 20161 min read
Henry Hotel Manila: Vintage Experience, Delightful Food
Henry Hotel Manila is more than a hotel…it’s a true cultural gem. Many of Manila’s Spanish (16th – 19th century) and American (19th-early...
Sep 18, 20162 min read
Tasty Okonomiyaki in a Garden Sanctuary in Tokyo
While the Kansai and Hiroshima regions are best known for tasty okonomiyaki, Tokyo also has plenty of excellent okonomiyaki restaurants....
Aug 31, 20162 min read
Visiting Portland – Fabulous Food Trucks, Beautiful Scenery
Visiting Portland is good fun, for it’s an interesting city. Proud but not pretentious. Small but not too small. Carefree but idealistic....
Jul 31, 20165 min read
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