Ramen in Japan
May 29, 2019, 12:03 am
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Ramen in Japan
Any recommendations for yummy ramen in Japan, especially the Tokyo area?
The last memorable ramen I had was in Shinjuku at Fuunji ramen, near the station.
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13044091/
Recently had Ippudo ramen at Kyoto but it was just ok, nothing really special.
Had a long queue though.
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26001131/
Also tried Ramen Muraji in Kyoto which had some different takes on ramen.
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26026529/
The last memorable ramen I had was in Shinjuku at Fuunji ramen, near the station.
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13044091/
Recently had Ippudo ramen at Kyoto but it was just ok, nothing really special.
Had a long queue though.
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26001131/
Also tried Ramen Muraji in Kyoto which had some different takes on ramen.
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26026529/
May 29, 2019, 4:20 am
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Give Ichiran a try, especially their branches at the JR Shibuya and Metro Meiji-jingumae stations. For equally good (if not better) tonkotsu and tsukemen, there's Rokurinsha at JR Tokyo station and near Metro Oshiage at Solamachi/Skytree.
May 29, 2019, 7:52 am
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This is a point of reference whenever I want see what's good: Ramen Adventures
Recommendation:
Recommendation:
- Ramen Ouka - Shinjuku area, unique due to the restaurant having Halal and Vegan options. Halal ramen subs out the chasu for grilled chicken thighs and broth is based on tomato and snapper.
May 29, 2019, 12:09 pm
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Go to those "ramen stadium" , "ramen republic" , "ramen museum"... type venues. A dozen or so ramen shops at the same spot. Those with the longest line-up supposedly are good.
There's one at Kyoto Station.... "ramen koji".
There's one at Kyoto Station.... "ramen koji".
May 29, 2019, 12:42 pm
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I really don't get how Ichiran is regarded as special. Also, outside of Japan, the ones in NYC are total ripoffs.
May 29, 2019, 7:03 pm
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Not quite sure it really deserves the star though. The queue system also sort of stinks - what I did was show up early, get queue ticket, then go elsewhere for breakfast & passed time with ocha and desserts at the nearby Rikugien gardens.
May 29, 2019, 7:33 pm
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I actually like Ichiran.
I know it’s not the best.
But it’s high quality nonetheless, consistent, and not intimidating. You could certainly do far worse by trying some random decently rated place from Tabelog. It’s probably my favorite.
I know it’s not the best.
But it’s high quality nonetheless, consistent, and not intimidating. You could certainly do far worse by trying some random decently rated place from Tabelog. It’s probably my favorite.
May 29, 2019, 8:27 pm
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This is a point of reference whenever I want see what's good: Ramen Adventures
This is good advice too... I've sent plenty of visitors to Tokyo station or Shinagawa station's "ramen street" and even Yokohama's ramen museum. The places there are branches of well-known and popular ramen joints and because there's a variety of styles, groups of people can all find something they like.
May 30, 2019, 1:08 pm
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Supleks Ramen Database is my goto source for revies and ratings for ramen.
https://ramendb.supleks.jp/map
https://ramendb.supleks.jp/map
May 30, 2019, 1:10 pm
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I really liked Tsuta when I visited earlier this year. Good Miso / Tonkotsu ramen's are a dime a dozen but good shoyu ramens (technically soba at Tsuta) aren't easy to find.
Not quite sure it really deserves the star though. The queue system also sort of stinks - what I did was show up early, get queue ticket, then go elsewhere for breakfast & passed time with ocha and desserts at the nearby Rikugien gardens.
Not quite sure it really deserves the star though. The queue system also sort of stinks - what I did was show up early, get queue ticket, then go elsewhere for breakfast & passed time with ocha and desserts at the nearby Rikugien gardens.
May 30, 2019, 8:59 pm
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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/
The Michelin guide's list of ramen restaurants certainly won't do you wrong: https://gm.gnavi.co.jp/restaurant/li...amen/all_star/
May 30, 2019, 10:21 pm
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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/
The Michelin guide's list of ramen restaurants certainly won't do you wrong: https://gm.gnavi.co.jp/restaurant/li...amen/all_star/
