Nanabe might be my favorite ramen shop in Sapporo. They serve silky paitan, spicy miso ramen, and more.

Sakurajosui Funakoshi serves award-winning, meaty shio ramen with hand-pressed noodles in West Tokyo.

Ramen Kenta Tokyo serves grungy, Nagahama-style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen with depth.

Looking for top-tier Kyoto chicken ramen? Toritani serves up refined bowls of rich or light chicken broth.

Waka Ramen in Kita Shinagawa serves chicken-forward ramen and tsukemen done right. Delicious.

Ivan Ramen New York serves Tokyo-style ramen on the Lower East Side, with bowls like shio and spicy miso.

Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo serves up a fun abura soba–meets–udon bowl in Toritsu Daigaku.

Inose ramen in Shinjuku serves tsukemen with delicate whole wheat noodles and four distinct dipping soups.

Dad’s Ramen in Jiyugaoka is built on a dream the owner had with his father—serving tasty ramen.

TRICK in Yokohama serves refined chicken ramen made with premium jidori chicken and layered shoyu.

Osaka’s rare tsukemen spot, Ikareta Noodle Fishtons, is fantastic—thick broth, thick noodles, pure flavor.

Kyoto Ramen Tour—Sip coffee, take a ramen quiz, and pick two top Kyoto ramen shops on this unique tour!

Tanma Ramen in Kingston, NY: Authentic Japanese ramen crafted by a passionate Yokohama chef!

Tucked away in South Kyoto, Noodles Yoshida (麺心 よし田) is a true hidden gem for ramen fans. This shop takes things in an innovative direction,

Tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Sapporo is just as impressive as the city’s famous miso ramen. Rich broths, chewy noodles, and bold flavors await at these three must-visit dipping ramen spots! Takahashi: My Personal Favorite in Sapporo Located in South Sapporo, Menya Takahashi (麺屋 髙橋) might be a bit of a trek from the city's bustling center. But trust me - it's absolutely worth the journey. This is one of my favorite tsukemen spots in all of Japan, and for good reason. The thick,

Menya Fukuichi in Narita is a top-ranked ramen shop serving rich and creamy ramen near Narita Airport.

Chinese Noodles ROKU is a Michelin-recommended Kyoto ramen shop that offers a unique take on ramen.

For delicious ramen in Otaru, head to Shodai! They offer the perfect meal in Hokkaido's port city.

Located in Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood, Kakashi offers a fresh take on chicken ramen, with their shoyu (soy sauce) bowl stealing the spotlight

Ecchan Ramen in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, is open 24 hours a day, serving “chan-lei” style ramen—an elevated take on classic Tokyo ramen.