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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.
Tsukemen Gonokami in Shinjuku- Worth the Hype?
Tsukemen Gonokami in Shinjuku (Tokyo) is famous for its shrimp tsukemen (dipping ramen). Are they worth the hype?
Jan 8, 20223 min read
Yoshimuraya – Ramen King of Kanagawa
Yoshimuraya (吉村家) is where Yokohama style ramen originated. They’re so popular that they’ll sell 1,200+ bowls of ramen on some days!
Jan 2, 20222 min read
Jimbocho Kurosu - Michelin Guide Ramen
Jimbocho Kurosu is one of several Tokyo ramen shops in Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Guide. But how is the ramen?
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Luxurious Ginza Tsukemen: Hakuei
For Ginza tsukemen (dipping ramen), it doesn’t get fancier than Ginza Hakuei (銀座 魄瑛 本店). Wagyu beef, mousse, truffles – their tsukemen...
Dec 17, 20212 min read
T's Tantan - Premier Tokyo Vegan Ramen
T’s Tantan is probably Tokyo’s most high-profile vegan ramen group. Their sesame-based, zesty tantanmen is popular with tourists and locals.
Dec 12, 20212 min read
Shirakawa Ramen – 3 Incredible Shops
Shirakawa Ramen is one of Japan’s most famous ramen styles. Here are three tasty places to grab it! All three include thick, handmade noodle
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Best Instant Ramen- A Ramen Eater's Top 10
The Very Best Instant Ramen from Japan – consider this the ULTIMATE LIST! After eating hundreds of types of Japanese instant ramen, I’m narr
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Best Ramen in Haneda – Sato
For ramen in Haneda, Chuukasoba Sato (中華そば さとう) is a must visit. It’s close to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and is one of the top ranked ramen...
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Shichisai - Hand-Massaged Ramen Noodles in Tokyo
Shichisai in Tokyo is a ramen group famous for thick, hand-massaged, hand-cut noodles.
Nov 10, 20213 min read
Japanese Fish Noodle – Akihabara Ramen
Japanese Fish Noodle Umi no Chikara (ウミのチカラ) is a fish ramen specialist in Akihabara, Tokyo. From silky sea bream ramen to spicy shrimp...
Nov 5, 20212 min read
ABC Ramen – Ginza Underground Ramen
Since 1977, ABC Ramen has been slinging tasty ramen in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo. They’re a local ramen favorite.
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Hakata Genki Ippai – Milky Fukuoka Ramen
Genki Ippai (博多元気一杯!!) is one of Fukuoka City’s most celebrated tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen restaurants.
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Ramen Nagi – King Of Niboshi Ramen
Ramen Nagi rules the niboshi ramen waves. In Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, there isn't a more tasty ramen nightcap.
Oct 11, 20212 min read
TOP Ramen in Niigata – Koshu Hanten
For ramen in Niigata prefecture (Japan), local favorite Koshu Hanten (杭州飯店) is a must visit. This ramen shop’s piping hot bowls feature...
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Yamagata Ramen – 5 Tasty Styles
Yamagata Ramen! In Japan, the Yamagata region has more ramen shops per capita than ANYWHERE else.
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Shin-Nakano Ramen (Tokyo) – The Greatest Noodles
The area around Shin-Nakano station (Tokyo) has fantastic ramen. But one ramen shop in particular stands out – Daruma! They hand roll and...
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Ginza Hachigou - New Michelin Star Ramen
Ginza Hachigou serves delicious, French cuisine-inspired ramen in Tokyo’s ritzy Ginza district.
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Ramen in Kawasaki – Spicy “NEW” Tantanmen
For ramen in Kawasaki (south of Tokyo), locals adore “New Tantanmen”. Branded as “Kawasaki’s soul food”, this spicy ramen hits the spot....
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Tomita Ramen – All You Need to Know
Tomita is often regarded as Japan’s no. 1 ramen shop. Consider this your full-on guide!
Aug 15, 20213 min read
Ramen House in Fukuoka run by Ex-Kick Boxer
This is an actual Ramen House! Ex-kick boxer Nakamura-san prepares milky chicken ramen in the comfort of his home.
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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