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. Check out "Not Ramen" for other delicious food.

Mendokoro Zukan - Hidden Gem Shibuya Ramen

Mendokoro Zukan is a fantastic Shibuya ramen popup only open for lunch. They're a bit hidden too.

Ame wa Yasashiku - Contemporary Miso Ramen

Ame wa Yasahiku doesn't serve your typical bowl of miso ramen. This much is apparent from just looking at it.

Kamunabi - Tower-Sized Ramen in Nishi-Nippori

Kamunabi serves award-winning, filling ramen in Nishi-Nippori. It's hard to miss the gigantic slab of pork!

TANAKA.LOBO - Delicious Sea Bream Ramen

TANAKA.LOBO serves carefully arranged, appetizing sea bream ramen. They're in Tokyo's Setagaya City.

Keyaki - Silky Smooth Miso Ramen

Keyaki is an elite miso ramen ramen shop in Susukino, Sapporo. Their smooth tasting, topping heavy ramen is loved by locals.

Kissui Hananoren - Michelin Bib Gourmand Ramen

Kissui Hananoren serves chemical free, carefully prepared ramen with ingredients from all over Japan.

Mendokoro Honda - Top-Tier Akihabara Ramen

Akihabara ramen shop Mendokoro Honda ticks all the boxes. The owner is a prodigy, starting at just age 21.

Yukikaze - Rich Miso Ramen in Sapporo

Yukikaze is one of the best options for rich and thick miso ramen in Sapporo. They're also easy to get to!

Menya Kisso - Ramen King of Kiba

Menya Kisso in Kiba is one of my all time favorite Tokyo ramen shops. They serve one of the finest examples "MIX" style ramen.

Ajisai - No. 1 Hakodate Ramen

Hakodate ramen shop Ajisai is undoubtedly the city's most famous. Their clear shio ramen is as complex as it is flavorsome.

Menya Saimi - Japan's Best Miso Ramen?

Sapporo ramen shop Menya Saimi is beyond famous. Many think they serve the best miso ramen in Japan.

Menya Sign - Michelin Guide Ramen in Gotanda

Gotanda ramen shop Menya Sign (麺屋彩音) has made substantial waves in Tokyo. They're even Michelin recommended.

Is Ramen Unhealthy? An Experts Take

Is ramen unhealthy? Coming from someone who's eaten thousands of bowls, the answer may surprise you.

Heavy Tonkotsu Ramen at Umaiyo Yuchan

Umaiyo Yuchan Ramen in Yamato, Kanagawa specializes in "DoTonkotsu" Ramen. This means a ridiculously rich pork bone soup!

Ramen Maikagura - Chicken Ramen with White Truffle Oil

Tokyo ramen shop Ramen Maikagura serves deliciously modern chicken ramen with white truffle oil.

Ramen Kōkaibō - Top of Monzennakacho

Ramen Kōkaibō is one of Tokyo's most celebrated ramen shops. Run by a friendly couple, it's become a landmark.

Ramen Bus in Hakodate, Japan

Piping hot ramen served out of a traveling bus in Hakodate, Japan! This ramen bus is one of the most unique ramen experiences out there.

Top Haneda Ramen Shop - Charume

For Haneda area ramen, Charume (中華ソバちゃるめ) looms large! This Tokyo ramen shop's elevated classic ramen is the real deal.

Crab Ramen in Tokyo - Crab Typhoon

For crab ramen in Tokyo, Crab Typhoon is an obvious choice. They combine crab and pork bones to make a deliciously thick and rich soup....

Santouka Ramen - Everything You Need To Know

Famed for its snow white (shio) ramen, Santouka is now one of the biggest ramen chains out there⁠. Here's everything you need to know!

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