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.

Crazy “Ghostbusters” Themed Burgers in Tokyo

To coincide with the release of the new “Ghostbusters” movie, Tokyo chain J.S. Burger’s Cafe has put together a crazy menu. Burgers in...

Jul 18, 20162 min read

Tokyo restaurant chain Good Morning Cafe is hip and relatively healthy. Good Morning Cafes all project a bit of a NYC vibe and have...

May 10, 20161 min read

Baikouken (ばいこうけん) has all 3 of the main ramen types – shio, shoyu and miso ramen. But their butter miso ramen with corn (¥880) is...

May 4, 20161 min read

For epic ginger ramen in Futako-tamgawa, visit Ayu Ramen (鮎ラーメン).

Apr 21, 20161 min read

Sri Balaji (シリバラジ) might just serve the best South Indian food in Tokyo . This happy pink colored restaurant in Nakameguro delivers on...

Apr 17, 20162 min read

Tokyo-based chain Jin Din Rou (京鼎樓) serves fantastic Chinese soup dumplings (Xiaolongbao, or shoronpo in Japanese). The 13 Jin Din Rou...

Apr 10, 20162 min read

Below are 3 MUST TRY Tokyo Burger Restaurants. Burgers might not be the first thing that come to mind when you think of Tokyo food....

Mar 31, 20163 min read

Standing Soba Shops are a cultural institution in Tokyo and a MUST for visitors wishing to experience the real Tokyo. The lack of tables...

Mar 6, 20163 min read

Tokyo ramen group Soranoiro specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free ramen.

Mar 5, 20162 min read