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The 5 AM Ramen blog dives deep into the world of ramen. "Best Ramen Lists" include top picks in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan. Check out "Not Ramen" for other delicious food.

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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