Ramen Blog

Murata (中華そば むら田) puts a delicious and modern spin on classic chukasoba. Their ramen is simple yet appetizing and they’re one of my...

Here are 5 Kinshicho ramen shops you need to visit – from rich oyster ramen to vegetable heavy tanmen.

The fish ramen at Tanaka (志奈そば 田なか) primarily features fish and kelp – no chicken or pork bones here. The ramen is savory, modern, and...

For ramen in Setagaya, Chukasoba Fukumori (中華そば ふくもり) is a good call. Part of the “Setagaya” Ramen group, Fukumori is fundamentally...

Ebimaru in Jimbocho serves French cuisine-inspired lobster bisque ramen. It's delicious and affordable!

Hanamichi is highly praised for its miso ramen. In fact, they're of the highest ranked miso ramen shops in Tokyo.

I recently unboxed ZenPop’s Northern Japan instant ramen pack, which had a focus on richer and creamier flavors. From soupless yakisoba...

Yamara is arguably the greatest option for Ningyocho ramen. Their shoyu ramen is as thick as gravy.

Katsumoto (勝本) has legendary status in the Tokyo ramen world. They have 2 shops in Jimbocho / Kanda – one for tsukemen (dipping noodles),...

Seitoku (勢得) serves one of the most acclaimed (and heavy) bowls of tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Tokyo.

For tantanmen in Jimbocho, La Show Han takes top prize. Their tantanmen is exceptional.

Ramen shop Machikado in Ebisu, Tokyo serves delicious, milky sea bream ramen with a modern twist.

Eating gyoza in Utsunomiya, Tochigi is a must. It's become the gyoza (fried dumpling) capital of Japan.

Chukasoba Fukuro (中華そば 梟) serves only one bowl. But they make it count. Their high-level horse mackerel and chicken ramen is a work of...

Ikebukuro Ramen - our top picks! From rich miso to ramen seasoned with rock salt, Ikebukuro has it all!

Shinjuku ramen shop Fuunji is famous for its rich tsukemen. But is Fuunji worth the hype and wait?

For Tokyo lobster ramen, Oni Soba Fujiya Premium in Shibuya has got you covered!

Chukasoba Takemura (中華そば 竹むら) is relativly new to the highly competitive ramen in Meguro scene. They serve a high-quality chicken-based...

Despite the odd name, Noodle Meister Genk is a fine place for ramen in Kudanshita, Tokyo.

Kouya is king when it comes to Yotsuya ramen shops. They’ve been around since 1983 and are famous for ramen with massive dumplings....