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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.
Asahikawa Ramen - 5 Great Shops
Asahikawa, Japan's coldest big city, is famous for ramen! Consider these 5 ramen shops when you visit.
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Gyokusentei - Historic Ramen in Yokohama
Gyokusentei in Yokohama is one of Japan's oldest ramen shops. Its history can be traced back to 1918!
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Bingiri - My Favorite Tokyo Spicy Ramen
Bingiri has to be my favorite for spicy ramen in Tokyo. Their ramen is insanely spicy but overflows with flavor.
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Instant Ramen from Famous Shops - Top 5
Top 5 Instant Ramen from famous Japan ramen shops! From Michelin star ramen to Japan's top ranked bowl, we have a lot to cover!
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Shokudo Namae - Top-Tier Ramen in Kitakata
Shokudo Namae has been serving tasty ramen in Kitakata since 1972. They're one of the highest ranked shops in Japan too.
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Tokyo's Best Clam Ramen? CLAM & BONITO 貝節麺 raik
Is this Tokyo's Best clam ramen? Many think so. CLAM & BONITO raik does an amazing clam ramen.
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Ramen Kanaya - Super Rich Tonkotsu Ramen
Award-winning Ramen Kanaya serves some of the richest tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen in all of Tokyo.
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Ramen Hirai - First-Class Ramen in Fuchu
Ramen Hirai in Fuchu, Tokyo has bagged awards left and right. The house special is a tsukemen (dipping ramen).
Aug 27, 20222 min read
Chukasoba Kotetsu - Michelin Ramen in Shimokitazawa
Chukasoba Kotetsu in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo is a quaint ramen shop that's garnered the attention of Michelin.
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Miso Ramen Kakitagawa Hibari in Ebisu
Miso Ramen Kakitagawa Hibari is one of the best for ramen in Ebisu. They serve spectacular miso ramen.
Aug 13, 20223 min read
Ramen Nijubunnoichi - Tokyo's Best Shio Ramen
Ramen Nijubunnoichi is my no. 1 pick for shio (salt) ramen in Tokyo. It's even recommended by Michelin.
Aug 7, 20222 min read
Hoshijirushi - Top Yokohama Ramen
Hoshijirushi is one of Yokohama's top ranked ramen shops. Spot the star star outside and you'll know you've arrived.
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Udon Shin - Handmade Noodle Perfection
Udon Shin serves the best udon in Shinjuku, They carefully make all their chewy noodles by hand.
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Ramen Iida Shoten - Japan's Ramen Holy Grail
Ramen Iida Shoten is Japan's no. 1 ranked ramen shop! It's nearly impossible to reserve. But I did.
Jul 23, 20224 min read
Ramen Break Beats - Magnificence in Yutenji
Ramen Break Beats has gotten a crazy amount of buzz since opening. This is more than warranted!
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Homemade Ramen Muginae - Tokyo's Finest
Homemade Ramen Muginae is one of Tokyo's premier ramen shops. Their ramen is Michelin acclaimed too.
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q - Craft Ramen in Sapporo
Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q is one of Sapporo's finest ramen shops. Their shoyu ramen is delightful.
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Menya Takahashi - Sapporo's Best Tsukemen
Menya Takahashi serves Sapporo's best tsukemen (dipping ramen)! It's one of the best in the country too.
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Piriri - Spectacular Tantanmen in Suitengumae
Piriri serves tasty tantanmen (dan dan noodles) in Suitengumae, Tokyo. Choose a white or black sesame.
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Berabou - Top Ramen in Iidabashi
Berabou has quickly become one of the top spots for ramen in Iidabashi and ramen in Tokyo.
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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