Ramen Blog

What is ramen? When and how did it come to be? Learn all about this beloved Japanese dish in all its glory!

For shio ramen in Saitama, Zenya dominates. In fact, Zenya’s salt-seasoned (shio) ramen is regarded as one of Japan's best.

Yuzu Shio Ramen – is this the finest version in Japan? Let’s just say that Tokyo ramen shop IRUCA has blown me away.

For Ogikubo miso ramen, look no further than "Hook". In Tokyo’s ramen-heavy Ogikubo area, Hook serves masterfully crafted, rich bowls.

Takasaki Ramen! An hour train ride from Tokyo, Takasaki is home to several impressive ramen shops.

A best of Fukuoka Ramen list of course means tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen! These 10 are must visits.

Duck Ramen in Tokyo – consider these the BEST 5! These awesome ramen shops are all about duck.

In Naka-Meguro, miso ramen shop Yadoya (八堂八) is confident for a reason. Their cauldron hot, gentle tasting miso ramen is one of the best...

Meaty Ramen like no other! Tokyo ramen chain Butayama serves an insane 2 KILO (4.4 pound) ramen!

For ramen in West Fukuoka, Anzen Shokudo is legendary. Their storied pork bone ramen is relatively mild, but bursting with flavors.

Jinrui Mina Menrui - many feel they're the best Osaka ramen shop. They now have a shop in Tokyo too!

For top ranked ramen near Oshiage station, visit Takesue Tokyo Premium (竹末東京プレミアム)! Each of their ramen comes with a complete platter of...

Gundam and Ramen? Why not? Medaka Tantan in West Tokyo (Higashi-Nakagami) is known for its spicy ramen.

Among ramen shops in Nishi-Shinjuku, Ramenya Shima (らぁ麺や 嶋) stands tall. Shima and their delicious ramen have taken the Tokyo ramen world...

Mitaka ramen TOP 10! Home to the Ghibli Museum, this West Tokyo area has incredible ramen shops.

Among shops serving ramen in Saitama, Chukasoba Yotsuba (中華そば 四つ葉) is ranked no. 1! This is in ALL OF Saitama. Their carefully crafted...

The best Azabu-Juban ramen is Tori Soba Ichikoro 156, with their creamy chicken ramen.

Ore no Sora (俺の空) is one of the most popular ramen shops in Tokyo’s ramen-heavy Takadanobaba neighborhood. Their rich and thick ramen is...

Tokyo shio ramen (salt-seasoned ramen)! From Michelin star ramen to ramen that almost tastes like sashimi, let’s dive in!

Miyazaki Ramen. While tasty tonkotsu is most common, the ramen in Miyazaki is surprisingly varied.