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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.
Saga Ramen - 3 Essential Ramen Shops
For Saga Ramen, visit these three ramen shops! Saga City is all about rich pork bone ramen...and raw egg as a topping!
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Kushiro Ramen - Four Shops To Visit
Kushiro Ramen is simple but delicious. Here are four places in Kushiro, Hokkaido to enjoy lip-smacking, local ramen.
Jul 29, 20232 min read
Yushoken - Fantastic Manila Ramen
Yushoken is one of the greatest ramen shops in Manila! We let you know what to order from their secret menu.
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Best Fujisawa Ramen - Rāmen Toki
In Fujisawa (South of Tokyo), Rāmen Toki reigns supreme. Their chicken centered ramen is lip-smacking delicious.
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Ginzasa - Delicious Shio Ramen in Shimbashi
Ginzasa boasts having one of the best shio ramen in Tokyo. They're just a stone's throw away from Shimbashi and Ginza stations.
May 27, 20231 min read
Best Spicy Instant Ramen from Japan - Top 5
These are the BEST spicy Instant ramen from Japan! From Michelin star ramen to lava red soup, we have you covered!
May 11, 20232 min read
Shina Soba Osada - Legendary Ramen in Oyama
Shina Soba Osada is celebrated for a delicious dumpling ramen and spicy tantanmen. They're close to Ikebukuro.
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Suzukiya Ramen - Deep in Yokohama
Suzukiya is one of my favorite ramen spots in Yokohama. Located in Kamihoshikawa, they're totally worth visiting.
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Misoya Hachiro Shoten - Rich Miso Ramen in Shinjuku
Misoya Hachiro Shoten is an excellent choice for miso ramen in Shinjuku. On top of the rich soup lies a sticky layer of black garlic oil.
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto - More Than Lights?
Is Kyoto ramen shop Vegan Ramen UZU any good? Is it more than just a light show? Here's a ramen eaters take!
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Marudori in Manila - Amazing Chicken Ramen
Marudori in Manila serves lip-smacking, rich chicken ramen (tori paitan).
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Top Chitose Ramen - Menya Rei
Menya Rei is the best ramen shop in Chitose, Hokkaido. They're also one of the top ranked in all of Japan.
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Teuchi Mensai Kamei - Tokyo's Hottest New Ramen Shop
Teuchi Mensai Kamei is Tokyo's hottest new ramen shop. Their ramen is the real deal - soup, noodles, toppings.
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Sapporo Black Ramen at Isono Kazuo
Isono Kauzo in Sapporo serves unique, award-winning jet black ramen. It's as fun and delicious as it looks.
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Misoya - Best Miso Ramen in Nagano
Misoya is a local favorite for miso ramen in Nagano City. They use local Shinshu miso for the tasty soup.
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Yamachan - Tonkotsu Ramen in Ginza
Yamachan serves lip-smacking, authentic Hakata style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen in Ginza, Tokyo.
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Kyoraku Ramen in Ginza
Kyoraku in Ginza serves meaty, classic ramen, with a recipe going back to 1956. The dumplings are a must!
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Noodle Stand Tokyo in Harajuku
Noodle Stand Tokyo serves creatively delicious vegan ramen. They claim it's the best of its kind in the world.
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Ramen Hide in Kyodo, Tokyo
Ramen Hide in Tokyo serves silky pork bone ramen. Their calling card is bright red, spicy minced pork.
Nov 26, 20221 min read
Men-ya Inoichi Hanare - Michelin Ramen in Kyoto
Men-ya Inoichi Hanare in Kyoto serves ramen saluted by Michelin. They're most famous for dipping ramen!
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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