Ramen Blog

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

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

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

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

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

Udon Shin serves the best udon in Shinjuku, They carefully make all their chewy noodles by hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it comes to tonkatsu in Ginza, Nishimura (にし邑) runs the show. Their deep-fried pork cutlet is tasty and affordable. Ginza Tonkatsu -...