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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.

Tokyo's Best Clam Ramen? CLAM & BONITO 貝節麺 raik

Is this Tokyo's Best clam ramen? Many think so. CLAM & BONITO raik does an amazing clam ramen.

Ramen Kanaya - Super Rich Tonkotsu Ramen

Award-winning Ramen Kanaya serves some of the richest tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen in all of Tokyo.

Ramen Hirai - First-Class Ramen in Fuchu

Ramen Hirai in Fuchu, Tokyo has bagged awards left and right. The house special is a tsukemen (dipping ramen).

Chukasoba Kotetsu - Michelin Ramen in Shimokitazawa

Chukasoba Kotetsu in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo is a quaint ramen shop that's garnered the attention of Michelin.

Miso Ramen Kakitagawa Hibari in Ebisu

Miso Ramen Kakitagawa Hibari is one of the best for ramen in Ebisu. They serve spectacular miso ramen.

Ramen Nijubunnoichi - Tokyo's Best Shio Ramen

Ramen Nijubunnoichi is my no. 1 pick for shio (salt) ramen in Tokyo. It's even recommended by Michelin.

Hoshijirushi - Top Yokohama Ramen

Hoshijirushi is one of Yokohama's top ranked ramen shops. Spot the star star outside and you'll know you've arrived.

Ramen Iida Shoten - Japan's Ramen Holy Grail

Ramen Iida Shoten is Japan's no. 1 ranked ramen shop! It's nearly impossible to reserve. But I did.

Ramen Break Beats - Magnificence in Yutenji

Ramen Break Beats has gotten a crazy amount of buzz since opening. This is more than warranted!

Homemade Ramen Muginae - Tokyo's Finest

Homemade Ramen Muginae is one of Tokyo's premier ramen shops. Their ramen is Michelin acclaimed too.

Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q - Craft Ramen in Sapporo

Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q is one of Sapporo's finest ramen shops. Their shoyu ramen is delightful.

Menya Takahashi - Sapporo's Best Tsukemen

Menya Takahashi serves Sapporo's best tsukemen (dipping ramen)! It's one of the best in the country too.

Piriri - Spectacular Tantanmen in Suitengumae

Piriri serves tasty tantanmen (dan dan noodles) in Suitengumae, Tokyo. Choose a white or black sesame.

Berabou - Top Ramen in Iidabashi

Berabou has quickly become one of the top spots for ramen in Iidabashi and ramen in Tokyo.

Renge no Gotoku - Tasty Tantanmen in Shibuya

Renge no Gotoku is the best spot for tantanmen in Shibuya. Order it with deep fried pork rib (paiko)!

Hechikan - Niboshi Ramen Greatness

Down in Yokohama you'll find Hechikan, one of Japan's top niboshi (fish) ramen shops. I absolutely love this spot.

Koisaimen Inosho - Super Rich Ramen in Ogikubo

Koisaimen Inosho serves insanely rich and thick ramen in Ogikubo and Nerima. They have spicy ramen too!

Aji no Sanpei - Japan's First Miso Ramen

Aji no Sanpei is where miso ramen got its big start. This happened in Sapporo, Hokkaido. They're still around too! ⁠

Bannai Shokudo - Kitakata Ramen King

Bannai Shokudo (坂内食堂) might be the most famous ramen shop in Kitakata. We even have them to thank for Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai. Bannai...

Akanoren - Spectacular Tonkotsu Ramen

Akanoren is a leader in the tonkotsu ramen scene in Fukuoka. Their ramen has excited locals since 1946.

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