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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.
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
Nippon Ramen Rin Inside Tokyo Station
Nippon Ramen Rin is conveniently located inside Tokyo station. Their light chicken ramen is outstanding.
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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
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