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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.

Contemporary Ramen and Tsukemen: Men Labo Hiro

Men Labo Hiro near Gakugei-Daigaku station serves sensational contemporary ramen. This shop has won multiple awards since it opened in...

Hayashida - No. 1 Chicken Ramen in Shinjuku

Ramen shop Hayashida (らぁ麺はやし田) is the best choice for chicken ramen in Shinjuku. They also serve one of the best bowls of chicken ramen...

The Best Tonkotsu Ramen in Asakusa: Urinbo

Ramen shop Urinbo (うりんぼ) has the best tonkotsu ramen in Asakusa, hands-down.

Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ginza - Funamizaka

Ramen eatery Funamizaka (船見坂) makes great ramen in Ginza – ramen that will make you feel like you’re in Hokkaido. The bowls are massive...

Niboshi Ramen in Ebisu – Ozeki Chukasoba

If you want old-school ramen in Ebisu with a twist, check out Ozeki Chukasoba. This shop is adored by locals and is very close to Ebisu...

Bazoku: The Best Handmade Noodles in Tokyo

Ramen shop Bazoku in Asakusa arguably has the best handmade noodles in Tokyo.

Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu - Michelin Ramen

Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu is the latest Michelin ramen shop on the block! Their ramen is divine.

Aun - Tasty, Customizable Tantanmen in Asakusa, Yushima

For tasty tantanmen in Asakusa, eat at Aun! Their white and black tantanmen are among Tokyo’s best.

The Best Narita Ramen, at Narita Airport

For the best Narita ramen, look no further! These are THE 3 SHOPS to visit at Narita Airport – from sesame-based vegan ramen to one of...

Mensho San Francisco – Green Tea Ramen?

Only at Mensho San Francisco in Shinjuku can you find brightly colored green tea chicken ramen!

Niboshi Ramen Master: Ramen Emoto in Naka-Meguro

Ramen Emoto (らーめん恵本将裕) is the perfect introduction to Niboshi Ramen (dried fish ramen). Tucked away in the backstreets of Naka-Meguro...

Pumpkin Ramen, Red Ginger Ramen in Meguro

Ramen shop Only One Noodle Ichifuji in Meguro is now serving a seasonal pumpkin ramen that’s insanely good. But if pumpkin isn’t your...

Tokyo Ramen Show 2018: Uni Ramen to Premium Kelp Ramen, 12 Bowls

This year’s Tokyo Ramen Show at Komazawa Park was spectacular, featuring 36 hand-picked ramen shops from all over Japan. Over eleven...

Indian Ramen in Ikebukuro – Ramen Spice Shaka

Indian Ramen?? Ramen Spice Shaka in Ikebukuro has boldly and beautifully created ramen that incorporates a great number of Indian spices....

Tokyo’s Only Ramen Tasting Tour!

Tokyo’s only Ramen Tasting Tour includes 6 mini bowls at three delicious ramen shops.

Maze Soba Mitubosi - Creative Ramen in Ebisu

From Thai Tantanmen to pizza dumplings, Maze Soba Mitubosi (まぜそば三ッ星) in Ebisu has it all.

Rakkan Gold - The First Ramen Shop

Rakkan Nishi Azabu Gold might serve one the best bowls shoyu (soy sauce) ramen in Tokyo.

Revolutionary Ramen: Mapo Tofu Ramen in Tokyo

A Tokyo ramen shop that calls itself a “laboratory” serves a spicy Sichuan style Mapo Tofu Ramen. 2 culinary worlds deliciously collide –...

Cold Hiroshima Ramen (Tsukemen) in Akihabara

Perfect for any hot summer, grab a bowl of cold noodles at Ramen Hiro in Akihabara. They serve a Hiroshima ramen (tsukemen) in a cool,...

Nakajima in Shibuya: Incredible Cold Ramen, Hot Ramen

Nakajima (麺飯食堂なかじま) in Shibuya is loved by locals for its tasty cold ramen AND hot ramen.

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