Kadoya Shokudo (カドヤ食堂 総本店) in Osaka is one of the most famous ramen shops in all of Japan. Here's all you need to know about them! Kadoya Shokudo - Upgraded Classics Kadoya Shokudo is a celebrated name, frequently topping the lists of the best ramen shops in Osaka. This iconic eatery has been serving hungry locals since 1953. Think of the ramen they serve as upgraded classics. At first glance, the ramen appears traditional, but a deeper dive reveals complex flavors and careful craftsmanship. While you may encounter a line outside, the wait's pleasantly shorter compared to high-level ramen ..read more

Ramen Ron in Manila has a deliciously big menu. But their signature dish is a spicy tantanmen. It's fantastic. Ramen Ron - Two Locations Ramen Ron has two locations in Metro Manila, Philippines: one in Rockwell, Makati, and the other in BGC. The Rockwell location is spacious and features a warm, ramen-themed interior, as pictured. Spicy Tantanmen Ramen Ron's top seller, the spicy tantanmen, is the Japanese version of Chinese dan dan noodles. It strikes a perfect balance between heat and creamy richness. The spice comes from togarashi (Japanese chili blend) and dobanjan (broad bean chili ..read more

For Nara ramen, you have to visit these three shops! They're all located in Nara City and are the cream of the crop. Nara Ramen - Heavy Hitting Nara ramen comes in different delicious shapes and forms. But it often tends to be on the heavier side. This is also the case for the three shops below! Menya Noroma Menya Noroma is famous to the point that people from all corners of Japan flock to it. Its relatively central location in Nara City certainly helps. Their signature ramen is visually stunning, with the soup striking a balance between richness and gentleness in terms of flavor. It's sho ..read more

For tasty Kyoto tsukemen (dipping ramen), nothing beats these 5 shops. You simply have to visit them. Kyoto Tsukemen - Top 5 Kyoto boasts a deep ramen scene, with tsukemen (dipping ramen) playing a big role. If you haven't experienced tsukemen yet, it's a culinary delight that you shouldn't miss. Think of tsukemen as deconstructed ramen with a rich and thick broth. The noodles, normally thick, maintain their firmness since they're not submerged in broth. Kubota - Miso Powered First on the list is Kutoba (吟醸らーめん久保田 本店), a Kyoto tsukemen powerhouse. They have great, central location and this ..read more

Agara Ramen brings authentic Japanese ramen to Baguio. They have a wide range of tasty choices too. Agara Ramen - Bringing Japan to the Philippines Agara finds itself at the top of the Baguio ramen restaurant list. They're located on Engineer's Hill, with a beautiful view to match beautiful ramen. I love that Agara takes their ramen very seriously. This isn't always the case outside of Japan. In short, Agara wants Filipinos to appreciate Japanese ramen - the real thing! Before any main dishes (i.e. ramen), there are a number of side dishes that are worth ordering. For instance, their steam ..read more

Tokyo Style Noodle Hotate Biyori (Tokyo Style Noodle ほたて日和) has quickly become Tokyo's hottest ramen shop. Their claim to fame is incredibly tasty scallop ramen. Tokyo Style Noodle Hotate Biyori - Accolades Every year, Tabelog (Japan's Yelp) puts out a list of Tokyo's Top 100 ramen shops. Biyori came out of nowhere in 2023, joining the list soon after opening. In short, they've taken the Tokyo ramen world by storm. This has been done in a relatively short period of time too. Before you Visit Biyori Biyori requires that you visit in-person to make a same-day reservation. On weekdays, they s ..read more

For appetizing chicken ramen in Kyoto, try Michelin recommended shop Ramen Touhichi. Their ramen soup is just chickens and water. Chicken Ramen in Kyoto - Has to be Touhichi Could there be a Kyoto ramen shop more faithful to using chicken as an ingredient than Touhichi? Probably not. Touhichi is located in North Kyoto. Specifically, they're close to Ichijoji, an area brimming with top ranked ramen shops. Carefully Put Together Soup Touhichi's signature ramen is the "Tori Shoyu Ramen". It boasts a whopping 7 types of shoyu (soy sauce). There's sourness, sweetness, saltiness, and a whole lot ..read more

Is Ide Shoten (井出商店) the best ramen shop in Wakayama? Many believe so. They've been serving tasty ramen since 1958. Best Ramen in Wakayama? - Certainly Most Famous Ide Shoten is a huge part of Wakayama City's and Wakayama Prefecture's ramen scene. It's first on the list for many visitors to the area. Let's break it down. In Wakayama, there are two main styles of chuukasoba (ramen is called chuukasoba in Wakayama). Ide Shoten is responsible for creating one of these styles. In it, the soup is more tonktosu (pork bones) than shoyu (soy sauce). More specifically, they cook pork trotters for hour ..read more

Gion Duck Noodles serves delicious duck ramen in the heart of Kyoto. They were recently named one of West Japan's best ramen shops by Tabelog. Gion Duck Noodles Smart naming on their part? Gion Duck Noodles is smack dab in the middle of Gion, Kyoto's posh commercial district. They're run by the Menroku Group, who operate 3 ramen shops in Kyoto and Osaka. All 3 shops specialize in duck ramen. Menroku's owner has a background in both ramen and French cuisine. This East West dichotomy is clearly visible in terms of how everything is prepared in the kitchen. Duck Ramen Let's start with the soup i ..read more

Seabura no Kami (セアブラノ神) is one of Kyoto's finest ramen shops. They serve a heavier bowl and are centrally located too. Seabura no Kami - One of Kyoto's Best Ramen "Seabura" means pork back fat. "Kami" means god. A godly bowl of pork fatty ramen? That pretty much sums up the ramen at Seabura no Kami. Their signature bowl (Niboshi Soba) features a great deal of seabura. But this pork back fat isn't as heavy as it looks. If anything, it adds a smoothness and sweetness to a salty shoyu (soy sauce) base. It furthermore brings down some of the fishiness (the soup is dried fish based). Amid toppin ..read more