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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.
Outstanding Vegan Miso Ramen, Pizza in Kyoto
In Japan’s cultural capital of Kyoto, visitors will be blown away at Vegans Cafe & Restaurant. Their vegan miso ramen is outstanding, a...
Jul 6, 20161 min read
3 Top Taipei Night Markets and What To Eat There
Taipei, Taiwan is a foodie’s paradise. Its cuisine is a tantalizing blend of Chinese and local aboriginal flavors and Taipei night...
Jun 27, 20166 min read
Tonchin Ramen – Ramen with Truck Driver Roots
Tonchin Ramen was started by a ramen-loving truck driver in 1993. His aim was to create tasty tonkotsu.
Jun 20, 20162 min read
Excellent Butter Miso Ramen, with a View of Tokyo Station
Baikouken (ばいこうけん) has all 3 of the main ramen types – shio, shoyu and miso ramen. But their butter miso ramen with corn (¥880) is...
May 4, 20161 min read
Most Expensive Omu Rice I’ve Ever Eaten
This must be the most expensive Omu Rice I’ve ever eaten. ¥2,370, or about 22 USD. Whether it’s worth the price is debatable, but I can...
Apr 30, 20161 min read
Epic Ginger Ramen in Futako-tamagawa, Tokyo
For epic ginger ramen in Futako-tamgawa, visit Ayu Ramen (鮎ラーメン).
Apr 21, 20161 min read
Sri Balaji: Best South Indian Food in Tokyo?
Sri Balaji (シリ バラジ) might just serve the best South Indian food in Tokyo . This happy pink colored restaurant in Nakameguro delivers on...
Apr 17, 20162 min read
Curry with Melted Gourmet Cheese? Creative Curry in Ogikubo
OHIO Curry (オハイオ) is nestled between Nishi-Ogikubo and Ogikubo stations and serves masterfully creative, flavorful curry. It’s run by 1...
Apr 12, 20161 min read
Oreryu Shio Ramen: Many Choices Under 1 Roof
Tokyo ramen chain Oreryu Shio Ramen is the perfect introduction to ramen for visitors to Tokyo.
Mar 26, 20161 min read
Soranoiro - Tokyo Vegan Ramen
Tokyo ramen group Soranoiro specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free ramen.
Mar 5, 20162 min read
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