Originally Posted by
bigmadden
With some of the best ramen in the world available in Japan it amazes me how people rave about cheap chain trash like Ichiran. It's like going to the States and saying that you had these amazing burgers at a place called Wendy's and everyone should eat there. Yeah the burgers may be consistent and better than the average Japanese burger, but you're wasting a meal eating there when there are so many better options.
The Michelin guide's list of ramen restaurants certainly won't do you wrong:
https://gm.gnavi.co.jp/restaurant/li...amen/all_star/
Maybe I’m not quite the ramen connoisseur that you are. But comparing Ichiran to Wendy’s is kind of ridiculous. I’m from a suburb of Tokyo, and there’s not a single joint in my town or the next town over that’s better than Ichiran. Ichiran’s not the best by any stretch. But it’s a good safe choice.