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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.


Higashi-Nakano Ramen - 3 Must Visits
Higashi-Nakano area ramen! From Michelin recognized to classic ramen, these are must visits.

10 Premium 7-Eleven Ramen in Japan
7-Eleven Ramen in Japan – delicious and available 24 hours! Here are TEN of their premium top sellers.


Tokyo Ramen Street – Top 3 To Visit
Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station houses 8 wildly different ramen shops. Not sure which to visit?


Jimbocho Ramen Shops – Delicious TOP 10
The Jimbocho ramen scene runs deep. Real deep. From classic shoyu to lavish lobster bisque ramen, these are my top 10 picks in one of Tokyo’


Shin-Koiwa Ramen – Mighty Top 5
For Shin-Koiwa ramen, these 3 ramen restaurants are a deliciously safe bet. From dinosaur-sized pork ramen to beautiful duck ramen, they...


Top 5 Unique Tsukemen in Tokyo, Including Italian?
My top 5 picks for unique tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Tokyo - from rich lamb tsukemen to tomato tsukemen!


Top 6 Roppongi Ramen Shops Open Late (5 AM Special)
After a night out in raucous Roppongi, ramen is the perfect nightcap. From creamy tonkotsu to burnt miso ramen, here are 6 Roppongi ramen...


Kinshicho Ramen Top 5 (near Tokyo Sky Tree)
Here are 5 Kinshicho ramen shops you need to visit – from rich oyster ramen to vegetable heavy tanmen.


Ikebukuro Ramen BEST 10: Buttery Miso to Green Ramen
Ikebukuro Ramen - our top picks! From rich miso to ramen seasoned with rock salt, Ikebukuro has it all!


3 Incredible Shops for Classic Kyoto Ramen
These 3 Kyoto ramen shops have much history! Since as early as 1938, they’ve been serving Kyoto customers.


10 Best Shibuya Ramen Shops: Classic to Modern
These are the very best Shibuya ramen shops – the cream of the ramen crop! Shibuya is a ramen paradise.


5 Best Osaka Ramen Shops – Duck to Chicken Mousse
Here are 5 of the best Osaka ramen shops, from chicken mousse ramen to luxurious duck ramen.


Best Kagoshima Ramen: 5 Fantastic Shops
For Kagoshima ramen, here are 5 must visit ramen shops in Kagoshima City. From rich and fatty tonkotsu ramen to modern miso ramen,...


Fish Ramen in Shinjuku – 5 Must Try Shops
From sea bream to shrimp ball toppings, here are 5 shops you have to try for fish ramen in Shinjuku!


Where to Eat Hiroshima Ramen: 3 Famous Shops
Hiroshima Ramen is not as well-known as Onomichi Ramen. But Hiroshima City ramen is incredible.


3 Tremendous Tokushima Ramen Shops
The mysterious island of Shikoku is best known for udon. But Tokushima Ramen is Shikoku’s answer to ramen. It’s famed for its simple...
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