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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.

Tsukumo: Crazy Cheese Ramen in Ebisu

Tsukumo Ramen in Ebisu is known for their unique cheese ramen. They're also open until 5 AM!

Touka - Refreshing Sea Bream Ramen

Near Shinjuku is Taishio Soba Touka, a ramen shop that’s mastered sea bream ramen.

Satisfying Dumpling Ramen at Koushu Ichiba

If you’re traveling with a family or are just plain hungry, consider dumpling ramen at Koushu Ichiba. Affordable and filling, this...

Ebisoba Ichigen - Savory Shrimp Ramen in Shinjuku

Ebisoba Ichigen does shrimp ramen like no other, and in Shinjuku. There's plenty of customization too!

Ice Cold Ramen in Ginza – Pour Cafe

Cool yourself down with a bowl of ice cold ramen! At Pour Cafe in Ginza, the soup is literally part ice cube.

Roasted Miso Ramen in Sapporo at Minoya

For miso ramen in Sapporo, Minoya is an excellent choice. Not only is their miso ramen roasted, but you can choose whether to add ginger...

Ramen Nagi Butao in Shibuya - Tonkotsu King

Ramen Nagi Butao has tremendously tasty tonkotsu (pork) ramen. Besides their original tonkotsu ramen, they’ve got some crazy spin-offs too.

Roast Beef Abura Soba in Shinjuku: Beast

At Abura Soba Beast, which serves abura soba in Shinjuku, there’s one special topping: premium ROAST BEEF! Their medium-rare, succulent...

Mountain, Sea, Sky and River Themed Ramen near Shinagawa

Tokyo ramen shop Soba Dining Quattro has remarkable ramen. Featuring an assari (lighter) broth, their ramen is as contemporary as it is...

Horiuchi - Natto Ramen in Shinjuku

Ramen Horiuchi in Shinjuku is not your typical ramen shop. Their trademark is a foamy natto ramen.

Miharu – Tokyo Abura Soba loved by locals

Ramen shop Miharu every day painstakingly prepares a Tokyo abura soba loved by locals. Reasonably priced at ¥830, Miharu’s abura soba is...

Tanmen: Healthier, Vegetable Ramen at Tonari

Tokyo Tanmen Tonari (東京タンメントナリ) specializes in delicious and affordable tanmen. Tanmen is essentially a vegetable ramen. Tonari believes...

Shinbu Sakiya – Broiled Miso Ramen in Shibuya

Shinbu Sakiya is the go-to for miso ramen in Shibuya. They also carry vegan ramen and gluten-free ramen.

Superb Miso Ramen, Tsukemen (Sapporo Style) in Ebisu

Ramen shop Sapporo Kamui in Ebisu, Tokyo offers superb miso ramen and miso tsukemen. They’re both prepared in the heavy-hitting Sapporo...

Lamb Ramen that’s Life-Changing: Mensho Tokyo

Mensho Tokyo isn’t afraid to experiment. They’ve created a masterpiece – life-changing lamb ramen!

Tsunagi - Filling Miso Ramen in Ebisu

Ramen shop Tsunagi in Tokyo's Ebisu neighborhood was awarded the title of Most Innovative Ramen in Japan by Yahoo. They’re a sound...

Bright Blue Ramen at Kipposhi

Ramen shop Kipposhi serves a bright blue ramen. The ramen broth is literally the color of the ocean.

My Take on Ichiran Ramen

Ichiran Ramen is world-famous. But does the big ramen chain live up to the hype? Here's my take.

Tasty Chicken Ramen – Menya Fujishiro in Meguro

Menya Fujishiro does one type of ramen and they do it extremely well: Chicken Ramen. If you’re looking for a creamy and rich chicken...

Creamy Mushroom Ramen near Tokyo Station – from Soranoiro

Soranoiro Tonkotsu and Kinoko has some truly unique ramen, including a signature mushroom ramen. Near Tokyo Station, this ramen shop is...

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