Is ramen unhealthy? Coming from someone who's eaten thousands of bowls, the answer may surprise you.

Umaiyo Yuchan Ramen in Yamato, Kanagawa specializes in "DoTonkotsu" Ramen. This means a ridiculously rich pork bone soup!

Tokyo ramen shop Ramen Maikagura serves deliciously modern chicken ramen with white truffle oil.

Ramen Kōkaibō is one of Tokyo's most celebrated ramen shops. Run by a friendly couple, it's become a landmark.

For the finest shio ramen in Hakodate, Shinano is a convenient and tasty choice. They're right across the street from JR Hakodate station.

Piping hot ramen served out of a traveling bus in Hakodate, Japan! This ramen bus is one of the most unique ramen experiences out there.

For Haneda area ramen, Charume (中華ソバ ちゃるめ) looms large! This Tokyo ramen shop's elevated classic ramen is the real deal.

For crab ramen in Tokyo, Crab Typhoon is an obvious choice. They combine crab and pork bones to make a deliciously thick and rich soup....

Famed for its snow white (shio) ramen, Santouka is now one of the biggest ramen chains out there⁠. Here's everything you need to know!

Retro Vending Machine Ramen in Japan for just ¥300 (under $3)! It's better than you'd think.

Sumire and Junren. These two ramen powerhouses serve some of the finest bowls of miso ramen in Sapporo! We'll cover their history and the...

KaneKitchen Noodles - this Tokyo ramensmith forges some of the finest ramen out there. They've even been recognized by Michelin.

Holland House is one of the top ramen shops in Saitama (North of Tokyo). People flock from all around to enjoy their ginger-powered ramen.

For ramen in Sangenjaya, Kokokara (汁なし担々麺 ここから) is a best-kept secret. This ramen shop’s spicy tantanmen is one of Tokyo’s very best....

Sejo Seika may have the most affordable ramen from Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Guide for Tokyo.

For Tokyo scallop ramen, there’s only one place to turn to. Located in Ikebukuro, that place is Noodle Voice. Their tasty, rich scallop ramen is beyond compare! No. 1 Tokyo Scallop Ramen Noodle Voice (ヌードル ボイス) is pretty much the only Tokyo ramen shop majoring in scallop ramen. Ramen shops from time to time do serve limited time scallop ramen. But at Noodle Voice, it’s a permanent fixture on the menu. Thick Scallop Ramen They do a splendid job with theirs. A lively shio (sa

Tsukemen Gonokami in Shinjuku (Tokyo) is famous for its shrimp tsukemen (dipping ramen). Are they worth the hype?

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!

Jimbocho Kurosu is one of several Tokyo ramen shops in Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Guide. But how is the ramen?

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...