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Ramen Blog
The 5 AM Ramen blog dives deep into the world of ramen. "Best Ramen Lists" include top picks in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan.


Nara Ramen - Top 3 Ramen Shops
For Nara ramen, you have to visit these three shops. They're all located in Nara City.
May 17, 20242 min read


Kyoto Tsukemen - 5 Must Visit Shops
For tasty Kyoto tsukemen (dipping ramen), nothing beats these 5 shops. You simply have to visit them.
May 13, 20243 min read


Saga Ramen - 3 Essential Ramen Shops
For Saga Ramen, visit these three ramen shops! Saga City is all about rich pork bone ramen...and raw egg as a topping!
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Best Spicy Instant Ramen from Japan - Top 5
These are the BEST spicy Instant ramen from Japan! From Michelin star ramen to lava red soup, we have you covered!
May 11, 20232 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


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


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


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


Tokyo Miso Ramen - 10 Must Visit Shops
Tokyo Miso Ramen – consider this is your ULTIMATE list, the best 10 shops in all of Tokyo!
Jun 29, 20214 min read


Ogikubo Ramen – Top 10 in a Tokyo Ramen Battleground
Ogikubo ramen! Ogikubo is Tokyo’s most important ramen neighborhood. It's overflowing with delicious ramen.
May 18, 20214 min read


Takasaki Ramen - Best 5
Takasaki Ramen! An hour train ride from Tokyo, Takasaki is home to several impressive ramen shops.
Apr 21, 20212 min read

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Best Fukuoka Ramen – 10 Must Visit [Tonkotsu Ramen]
A best of Fukuoka Ramen list of course means tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen! These 10 are must visits.
Apr 14, 20214 min read


Duck Ramen in Tokyo - Best 5
Duck Ramen in Tokyo – consider these the BEST 5! These awesome ramen shops are all about duck.
Apr 3, 20213 min read


Mitaka Ramen- Top 10 Restaurants
Mitaka ramen TOP 10! Home to the Ghibli Museum, this West Tokyo area has incredible ramen shops.
Jan 29, 20214 min read


Tokyo Shio Ramen - Best 10 Shops
Tokyo shio ramen (salt-seasoned ramen)! From Michelin star ramen to ramen that almost tastes like sashimi, let’s dive in!
Jan 13, 20214 min read


Miyazaki Ramen: Four Fabulous Ramen Shops
Miyazaki Ramen. While tasty tonkotsu is most common, the ramen in Miyazaki is surprisingly varied.
Jan 10, 20212 min read


WASEDA Ramen – TOP 5, Deliciously Different
These are the very best Waseda ramen shops! From unique tuna (maguro) ramen to soupless ramen with super thick noodles, Tokyo’s Waseda...
Jan 5, 20213 min read

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Aomori Ramen – TOP 5 [Aomori City]
Here are 5 amazing places for AOMORI RAMEN. These are all in Aomori City – from miso curry milk ramen to the local favorite, (fish)...
Nov 15, 20203 min read


Hachioji Ramen Shops – TOP 5
Top 5 Hachioji ramen shops! Hachioji is 40 km from central Tokyo, right next to the ever popular Mount Takao. Hachioji has fantastic...
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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