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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.


Ramen in Oji – ENYA, Earthy and Delicious
For ramen in Oji, Enya (えんや) is a dynamite choice. Their salt-based ramen is award-winning and has a beautifully EARTHY flavor.
Oct 19, 20201 min read


AMAZING Ochanomizu Ramen - Daishi
For Ochanomizu area ramen, Ramen Daishi (ラーメン大至) is a MUST.
Oct 12, 20202 min read

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Delicious Ramen-Udon Hybrid [Chukasoba Kitsune]
Near Roka-koen station (Tokyo), Chukasoba Kitsune (中華蕎麦 きつね) serves a ramen that’s deliciously unique. Complete with giant fried tofu,...
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Leading Ochiai Ramen – Chukasoba Chigonoki
For ramen around Ochiai station, Chukasoba Chigonoki (中華そば 児ノ木) triumphs. This hidden gem is one of my favorite ramen shops in Tokyo!
Oct 4, 20202 min read


Higashi-Nakano Ramen - 3 Must Visits
Higashi-Nakano area ramen! From Michelin recognized to classic ramen, these are must visits.
Oct 3, 20202 min read


Menya Sho - Greatest Shio Ramen in Shinjuku
Menya Sho is the heavyweight champ when it comes to shio ramen in Shinjuku! They're a must visit.
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Michelin Worthy Ramen at Koike
For Kami-Kitazawa area ramen, Koike rules. Their complex, gentle niboshi ramen is even recommended by Michelin.
Sep 26, 20201 min read


Comfort Ramen in Yutenji - Jyanmaru
For ramen in Yutenji, Jyanmaru hits home. Choose from their lighter or heavier pork bone powered ramen.
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Finest Tokyo Clam Ramen? Kokaku
Tokyo clam ramen has become a bigger deal the last few years! Recently, ramen shop Kokaku has made a huge, sea-like splash.
Sep 20, 20202 min read


Make Ramen Eggs Perfectly at Home!
Ramen Eggs! Here’s how to make them, soft-boiled to perfection and seeped in a flavorful marinade.
Sep 17, 20202 min read


King Seimen - Dumpling Ramen KING
Among Oji ramen restaurants, King Seimen (キング製麺) truly is king. Their precisely crafted, award-winning dumpling ramen is out of this world!
Sep 15, 20202 min read

![Best Kamiyacho Ramen [Amber Shoyu] – Tenraiken](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1815be_29534b85a0af450c9692a9637fdb2bea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_307,h_231,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/1815be_29534b85a0af450c9692a9637fdb2bea~mv2.webp)
Best Kamiyacho Ramen [Amber Shoyu] – Tenraiken
For Kamiyacho ramen, Tenraiken is a cut above the rest. Their amber-colored shoyu ramen and rich shrimp ramen hit the spot like no other.
Sep 13, 20201 min read

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Top Ramen in Ichikawa City – Sai [Hand-made Noodles]
Sai (菜) has been the top spot for ramen in Ichikawa City (Chiba) since 2001.
Aug 28, 20202 min read

10 Premium 7-Eleven Ramen in Japan
7-Eleven Ramen in Japan – delicious and available 24 hours! Here are TEN of their premium top sellers.
Aug 25, 20204 min read


Best Tokyo Somen – Tasty and Modern
For the best Tokyo somen (noodles), visit So-men So so so in Ebisu.
Aug 23, 20202 min read


ZenPop Latest Instant Ramen Pack – Local Favorites!
I just received the latest (September) instant ramen pack from ZenPop, “Local Favorites”. This pack is deliciously diverse, showcasing 7...
Aug 17, 20203 min read


Bubuka - Sensational Ramen in Kichijoji
Visit Bubuka (ぶぶか) for buttery soupless ramen (abura soba) in Kichijoji. This includes uber thick noodles! Choose between a bolder...
Aug 15, 20201 min read


Afuri Ramen – Worth the Hype?
Afuri Ramen has built a modest ramen empire on the back of its popular shio ramen with yuzu citrus.
Aug 10, 20203 min read


Fantastic Ramen in Tsukuba - Shichifukuken
For stellar chicken ramen and tantanmen in Tsukuba, Shichifukuken (七福軒) is the perfect ramen pit stop.
Aug 7, 20201 min read


Ore no Ikiru Michi - Jiro Style Ramen in Tsukuba
Ore no Ikiru Michi serves Jiro style ramen in Tsukuba. This means a fatty, garlicky broth with firm noodles.
Aug 7, 20201 min read
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